
“TikTok opens the door to new artists, new sounds, underground and DIY scenes as well as the classic hits, connecting them with a global audience and passionate music community like never before. Over 175 songs that trended on TikTok in 2021 charted on the Billboard Hot 100, twice as many as last year. The staggering view counts on TikTok do not exist in a vacuum, but directly translate to commercial success for trending songs and artists. The most popular of these songs approach, and even exceed, 20 billion views on videos they soundtrack. Approximately 430 songs surpassed 1 billion video views as TikTok sounds in 2021–a threefold increase over 2020. Stars can preview new songs to a legion of hungry fans, who jump at the opportunity to create content inspired by a musical element or favorite lyric.Īfter turning heads in 2020, TikTok continued its tremendous growth to be a dominant force in music and the music industry in 2021. TikTok is a playground where artists and creators can interact, combining their unique sensibilities and talents to propel trends to the forefront of culture.

In turn, TikTok occupies a central place in the creation, consumption, and interpretation of modern music.

It's the glue that connects TikTok's disparate threads, providing a throughline between individuals and communities who bring their own spin to the latest trend. Music is at the heart of the TikTok experience.
