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Social Media Pop is a genre of music that is heavily influenced by the use of social media platforms. It is characterized by upbeat, catchy melodies and lyrics that often reference popular social media trends and platforms.
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The Gap Band – Outstanding
“Outstanding” appeared on The Gap Band’s sixth studio album, 1982’s Gap Band IV, and has become one of its signature songs since. The track, which was written by member Raymond Calhoun, topped the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. It is now finding a new generation of fans after popular Twitch streamer Sketch – famed for his “What’s up, brother?” catchphrase – shared in an interview that The Gap Band is one of his favorite bands.
Dion – The Wanderer
This 12-bar blues single was originally written by Ernie Maresca before being recorded by Dion in 1961. It marked another team-up for the pair, following their work on the No.1 single “Runaround Sue” and was almost as successful, landing at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100, despite only being released as a b-side. “The Wanderer” was released on the flip side of “The Majestic,” but became the preferred choice of the two tracks for radio DJs, helping to propel it up the charts.
Bag Raiders – Shooting Stars
“Shooting Stars,” a track by Australian electronic outfit Bag Raiders, has become known as a sleeper hit over the years, thanks to its slow build in popularity. It fared well in the duo’s home country upon release as a single in 2009 but has since grown worldwide after being attached to an internet meme in 2017. Since then, it’s been referenced by Katy Perry and sampled by Troye Sivan, while it now soundtracks a variety of trends on social media, from covers to dance videos.
Wang Chung – Dance Hall Days
Wang Chung’s 1983 single could have ended up on Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. The pop superstar and Quincy Jones heard a demo of the track and requested the band make some lyric changes, but a final version was never reached. Instead, the English band released kept it for itself and scored a huge hit. It peaked at No.16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gave the trio its only Top 40 in the UK. The song is experiencing a resurgence thanks to its inclusion on the soundtrack of the new Anne Hatha...
Madonna – Faz Gostoso
On Madonna’s 2019 album, Madame X, the pop icon explored the music of Latin America. “Faz Gostoso,” which features Brazilian star Anitta, combined pop with Brazilian funk to great effect. The song is experiencing a huge uptick in interest following Madonna’s history-making shows in Brazil as part of her The Celebration Tour, where she performed for 1.6 million people at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach.
Jhené Aiko – 2 Seconds
Taken from the expanded edition of her 2018 album, Sailing Soul(s), “2 Seconds” finds Jhené Aiko dealing with distrust in a relationship. “OK, you back to talkin’ that s__t again/Question me about where I’ve been,” she moans about a partner in the opening lines. The pre-chorus’ lyrics of “Man, I wish I had some weed up in my system/‘Cause I’m ‘bout two seconds away from just flippin’ out” have become part of a new TikTok trend that finds fans relating to Aiko’s emotion in the lines.
Maggie Rogers – Light On
Released in 2018, Maggie Rogers shared “Light On” as a message of gratitude to her fans after she had experienced a whirlwind ascendance into the public eye. The song shared her feelings about finding peace in music and moments on stage amid all of the “overwhelming” things she was experiencing. It is experiencing a resurgence after being featured on the soundtrack of Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine’s new rom-com, The Idea Of You.
Jack Johnson – Upside Down
In 2006, Jack Johnson wrote and recorded the soundtrack for the animated film Curious George, which centered around an orphaned monkey in the African jungle. One of the songs featured on the album Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George was “Upside Down,” which would go on to be a hit, breaking into the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40. Nearly a decade on, it is still connecting with fans and is at the heart of a number of trends on social media. They include a “fauxstalgia” trend fo...
DJ Snake – Taki Taki
“Taki Taki” saw DJ Snake, Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B come together to create a global hit. The bilingual track – which features lyrics in English and Spanish – crashed into the upper echelons of charts in Argentina, Chile, the Dominican Republic, France, Italy, the US, and many more, while it has racked up over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify worldwide alone. It is the focus of a dance trend on social media that sees fans striking powerful moves to the track.
Johnny Cash – So Doggone Lonesome
Recorded and released in 1955 by Johnny Cash and his band The Tennessee Two, “So Doggone Lonesome” was inspired by singer-songwriter Ernest Tubb. The Texan musician later recorded his own version of the track after hearing Cash’s original on the radio – an incident that made Cash think he had “made it” as an artist. Decades after its release, “So Doggone Lonesome” is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a sync on the soundtrack for Amazon Prime Video’s new dystopian series, Fallout.
Nat King Cole – I Don’t Want To See Tomorrow
Nat King Cole’s “I Don’t Want To See Tomorrow” was penned by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris and was released as the b-side to the star’s single “L-O-V-E” in 1964. The track captures the feeling of not wanting to go on without your partner. It appeared in the teaser trailer for Fallout, as well as in the final episode of the show’s first season.
Selena Gomez & The Scene – Who Says
On 2011’s “Who Says,” Selena Gomez & The Scene hit back at cyberbullies, telling them: “You made me insecure/Told me I wasn’t good enough/But who are you to judge.” The empowering, jangly track connected with fans, peaking at No.21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified triple platinum by the RIAA. It has experienced a resurgence lately thanks to British singer-songwriter Freya Skye’s cover of the track.
No Doubt – Bathwater
No Doubt’s 2000 song “Bathwater” showed new facets of the band’s creativity. The track combined New Orleans funeral brass with beat-boxing and a ska-punk rhythm, topped off with singer Gwen Stefani’s distinctive vocals. It scored huge radio airplay at the time of release and is still making an impact today – as evidenced by Olivia Rodrigo, who joined the band to perform it at its hotly-anticipated reunion set at Coachella 2024. “I remember hearing bathwater for the first time when I had just...
The Ink Spots – I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire
Written in 1938, “I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire” was recorded and released by the vocal group The Ink Spots in 1941. The single scored the group a hit, charting at No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track is now experiencing a resurgence after being used in both the trailer for and the second episode of Amazon Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic drama, Fallout.
Amy Winehouse – Back To Black
The title track of Amy Winehouse’s second and final album, “Back To Black” captured the star’s feelings around being left by her partner for their ex-girlfriend. It poured her pain into a poised 60s girl group backing and has become one of the star’s best-loved songs, evidenced in the number of covers that have been produced of it over the years. The track is having another resurgence thanks to the release of a biopic detailing Winehouse’s life, also titled Back To Black.
The Cranberries – Sunday
“Sunday” appeared on The Cranberries’ 1993 debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?, which arrived after the band had released four EPs. The song details conflicting feelings in a relationship, with frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan being both swept away by a love interest but unsure where she stands with them. The track is experiencing a resurgence on social media thanks to a dance trend set to a sped-up version of the song.
Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen
Dexys Midnight Runners scored a huge hit with “Come On Eileen” in 1982, with the track going on to become the best-selling single of that year in the U.K. It also won the trophy for Best British Single at the 1983 BRIT Awards and has remained a national favorite in the country over the decades since. Its impact continues today, with social media users sharing videos of their own covers of the song and practicing dance moves for weddings.
Will Smith – Arabian Nights
In 2019, Will Smith starred in the live-action remake of Disney’s classic movie Aladdin, playing the role of Genie. The singer and actor also contributed to the soundtrack, including his version of “Arabian Nights.” Instagram users are now soundtracking videos of their own experiences in the Middle East.
The-Dream – I Luv Your Girl
“I Luv Your Girl,” the third and final single to be taken from Atlanta singer The-Dream’s debut album Love/Hate, gave the star his second Top 20 hit in the US. The 2008 track boasted a guest verse from Young Jeezy, while its video also featured cameos from the likes of Chingy, Ne-Yo and Jermaine Dupri. Its impact extended beyond its original release, with T-Pain interpolating the song for his verse on Jamie Foxx’s “Blame It,” while “I Luv Your Girl” is trending on social media again as part o...
Leat’eq – Tokyo
Los Angeles producer Leat’eq’s 2018 single “Tokyo” creates a whole song out of just seven words. As they’re repeated, processed and chopped and screwed, an understated electronic backing underpins them, combining to make something low-key addictive. That’s likely helped the track experience a resurgence on social media, particularly as part of a new dance trend.
Lil Mosey – Blueberry Faygo
Lil Mosey’s “Blueberry Faygo” was officially released in 2020 and landed the Seattle rapper his most successful song to date. The track peaked at No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and surpassed one billion streams on Spotify in just over two years. “Blueberry Faygo” continues to make an impact with listeners four years on, with the song trending on YouTube shorts as gamers use it to soundtrack Fortnite edits.
Ross Lynch – On My Own
Not only did Ross Lynch star as Brady in the 2015 movie Teen Beach 2, but he also wrote and recorded songs for its soundtrack. “On My Own” was penned by Lynch and his brothers after reading the script for the film, capturing Brady’s feelings following his breakup with Mack (Maia Mitchell). Lynch’s recent performances at Lollapalooza in Argentina and Chile both included performances of “On My Own,” with fan-shot footage of the moments being shared on social media.
Lorde – Supercut
Lorde’s “Supercut,” featured on her 2017 album Melodrama, finds the New Zealand singer looking back on a relationship with rose-tinted glasses. Despite not being released as a single, the track found a legion of fans and is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a viral mash-up with Flo Rida’s “Club Can’t Handle Me.”The new fan-made remix ups the euphoric rush of the original, with fans declaring it their “summer song.”
Timbaland – The Way I Are
In 2007, Timbaland, Keri Hilson, and D.O.E. teamed up on the huge hit single “The Way I Are,” which scored a No.3 smash on the Billboard Hot 100. The electro-hop track fused a futuristic sound that continues to strike a chord with listeners today. The song is going viral on social media after creator @tugboat_spenny featured it in some of his popular ceiling fan videos.
Burna Boy – Alone
Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy contributed to the soundtrack of Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverin 2022 with “Alone.” The song features early on in the movie and captures the solemn atmosphere that characterizes the film in the scenes after T’Challa’s death. “Alone” is receiving renewed attention, thanks to the recent release of Burna Boy’s latest album, ‘I Told Them…’, and his current world tour.
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