TikTok's really changed how the music industry works these days. It's this huge social media app where people make short videos, and it's become a big deal for how songs get popular.
Before TikTok, you'd usually hear new music on the radio or TV. But now, a song can blow up just because it's catchy on TikTok. The app's algorithm shows people videos it thinks they'll like, so even small artists can get really popular if their song catches on.
Remember Drake's "In My Feelings"? That song got huge because of the "Kiki Challenge" on TikTok. People were dancing next to moving cars (which was kind of dangerous, actually). But it made the song a massive hit.
After that, lots of other songs got big on TikTok. "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X was everywhere, partly because of TikTok. Same with Megan Thee Stallion's "Savage". People were doing dance challenges to these songs, and they just took off.
TikTok's also helped some smaller artists get noticed. Songs like "Roxanne" by Arizona Zervas and "Say So" by Doja Cat got popular on TikTok before they were big hits everywhere else.
It's not all good, though. Some people say TikTok doesn't always give credit to the right people for songs or dances. There are also worries about privacy and how the app uses people's data.
But overall, TikTok's still a big deal in music. It's changed how we find new songs and artists. Record labels aren't the only ones deciding what music gets popular anymore. Now, it's also about what catches on with TikTok users.
