Russian songs used on TikTok

Дикая львицаALEX & RUS

ALEX & RUS – Дикая львица (Official Video 2019)

When it comes to the most popular Russian song around the world, isn’t it “Дикая львица”? It’s used across various genres of TikTok videos, and its catchy track really sticks with you.

If you use TikTok, you’ve probably heard the track at least once.

While it’s a hip-hop song, it also has a lively groove with subtle hints of techno and reggaeton.

Be sure to check it out.

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Money Rain (DEMONBEATS Phonk Remix)VTORNIK

VTORNIK – Money Rain (DEMONBEATS Phonk Remix)

Russian hip-hop enjoys enduring popularity among enthusiasts.

Unlike the American culture rooted in gangs, many rappers in Russia are tightly intertwined with the mafia, so hardcore tracks are still widely popular.

“Money Rain (DEMONBEATS Phonk Remix)” is a song in that vein.

Thanks to the remix, it leans more into dance music elements, letting you feel both its cool edge and its infectious groove.

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COLDDofamin

Dofamin – COLD (Прем’єра, 2022)

It’s not widely known, but Russia’s hip-hop scene is actually extremely high-level, with several rappers boasting incredible skills.

One of them is Dofamin.

He specializes in razor-sharp flows reminiscent of the fastest US rap of the 2000s.

Among his works, the track “COLD” has been especially popular on TikTok.

If you prioritize skill in rap, be sure to check it out.

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Нетрезвый водительK.KRASH

K.KRASH – Нетрезвый водитель (Mood Video)

The Russian music scene is strongly influenced by Russian folk music.

As a result, many of the tracks at the top of the scene use striking scales that combine major and minor modes.

One such piece is the Russian song “Нетрезвый водитель,” which is currently popular on TikTok.

The charm of this track, above all, lies in its stylish musicality that blends such melodies with R&B.

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Love your voiceJONY

JONY – Love your voice

Dance music is a genre that strongly reflects a country’s character—for example, in Spanish-speaking regions, reggaeton is the mainstream of dance music.

Russia has its own distinctive flavor as well, where the mainstream sound tends to resemble reggaeton rendered in a minor key.

“Love your voice” is a track that embodies this Russian dance-music style and is currently gaining popularity on TikTok.

The guitar phrase that comes in toward the end is incredibly sexy, so be sure to listen for it.

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1000-7fem.love

1000-7

Fem Love is a band with an impressive alternative sound.

Unlike straightforward alternative rock, their music stands out for actively incorporating electronic sounds and structures.

Among their tracks, the one that has gained particular popularity on TikTok is “1000-7.” The gentle vocals and high-voltage instrumentation form a superb contrast, bringing out the best in each other.

It’s a piece that creates a pleasant sense of dissonance, so first-time listeners may find it intriguingly unusual.

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ОчіARVAD

ARVAD – Очі (Прем’єра, 2022)

Russia is a country where classical music has flourished, so there are many outstanding performers, and along with that, band culture has also grown significantly.

There are many bands that combine electronic sounds with rock—something you don’t see as often in Japan—and even at the top of the scene, such tracks are prominent.

‘Очі’ is one such Russian rock track that has recently become especially popular on TikTok.

With vocal effects reminiscent of hip-hop, electronic programming, and distorted guitars, it’s a work whose appeal lies in its jam-packed musicality that adds together the best of each genre.

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