Addictive Western music. Popular songs that went viral on TikTok.

BANANA SHAKEHUS

HUS(허밍어반스테레오) – BANANA SHAKE (SPED UP) [Visualizer]

Humming Urban Stereo’s “BANANA SHAKE” is a lively track from their 2005 debut album, Very Very Nice & Short Cake.

In 2022, it shook TikTok with a fresh sound, instantly captivating listeners.

Its uptempo groove and catchy hook have an addictive quality that sticks in your head from the first listen.

The charming rhythm riding on a flowing melody captured the hearts of listeners across generations.

From teens to adults, the beat makes you want to move your body! It’s especially recommended for those who love dancing or catchy pop melodies.

Boss B*tchDoja Cat

Doja Cat – Boss B*tch (from Birds of Prey: The Album) [Official Music Video]

Featuring exhilarating, powerful lyrics that boldly declare oneself the ultimate boss, this track leaves a striking impression! Created by U.S.

artist Doja Cat, it was released in January 2020 and is included on the soundtrack album Birds of Prey: The Album for the film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

It’s stunning how she flips the negative labels imposed by society and turns them into symbols of her own strength.

The protagonist’s confidence and unapologetic determination to forge her own path are empowering just to listen to.

Play it before a big presentation or on a morning when you need to fire yourself up—you might just feel unstoppable.

Levitating Featuring DaBabyDua Lipa

Dua Lipa – Levitating Featuring DaBaby (Official Music Video)

A heart-thumping pop track where sweet, bittersweet, and energetic feelings of love fuse with a ’70s disco sound.

It’s a song from British artist Dua Lipa’s March 2020 album, Future Nostalgia, whose bold metaphor of a cosmic adventure for romance hits home.

The catchy melody and danceable rhythm brilliantly capture the buoyant happiness of feeling like you’re floating in love.

In October 2020, a version featuring rapper DaBaby was released, taking its momentum even further.

Its striking music video, made in collaboration with TikTok, and its use in NBA promotional footage for the 2020–21 season drew widespread attention.

It’s a perfect pick-me-up for long-weekend drives or whenever you’re feeling down.

Tomfoolery (Dante9k Remix)David Snell

Spongebob – “Tomfoolery” (Dante9k Remix)

That comical track that’s so often used in YouTube Shorts.

This piece is a remix by a modern beatmaker of a composition by the multi-talented British musician David Snell.

The original is also famous as background music in the anime SpongeBob SquarePants, so many of you might recognize it.

Its melody is cheerful with a slightly playful vibe throughout, and the strong beat added in the remix gives each note more impact.

This unique style seems to be frequently used in videos capturing funny everyday mishaps or pets’ mischievous antics.

The original track was included on the 1981 album “Childhood Fantasies,” and it continues to be enjoyed today with a fresh new appeal.

FriendshipsPascal Letoublon

Friendships

French music producer Pascal Letoublon, a rising name in the electronic scene.

The instrumental piece he released in September 2017 gained worldwide recognition after going viral on TikTok.

The track is notable for its emotional melody and deeply resonant deep house sound.

It may not be flashy, but its warm vibe makes it instantly familiar to many listeners.

In 2020, a vocal version featuring German singer Leony was released and received high acclaim, including a nomination at the NRJ Music Awards.

It’s widely used in short videos, from moving, emotional moments to everyday vlogs.

WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree)TWISTED

TWISTED – WORTH NOTHING (ft. Oliver Tree) [Drift Music Video] from the Fast & Furious Phonk Mixtape

DJ Twisted, who’s gaining attention in Europe’s bass music scene, teams up with Oliver Tree on this track, which has blown up on YouTube Shorts as background music for drift videos.

The key appeal lies in its novel structure: channeling a searing sense of self-denial—“I have no value”—through the fast, distorted beats typical of drift phonk.

Released in September 2022, the song is also included on the EP Fast & Furious: Drift Tape/Phonk Vol.

1, inspired by the Fast & Furious series.

It’s a perfect track for blasting away pent-up feelings—be sure to check it out.

WaterTyla

Tyla – Water (Official Music Video)

This track, released in July 2023 by rising South African singer Tyla, is a contemporary love song that passionately conveys a longing for love.

Set to Afrobeat and Amapiano rhythms, its lyrics express a strong desire for intimacy and deliver a sensual finish inspired by Aaliyah’s classic hits.

Produced as the lead single from her debut album “Tyla,” it became a global viral sensation thanks to a TikTok dance challenge.

It climbed to No.

15 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the first time in 55 years that a South African solo artist achieved such a feat.

It’s a perfect pick for those wanting to amplify a summer romance vibe or experience fresh, Africa-born pop sounds.