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Top 7 viral Tiktok songs of 2023: From Dua Lipa's 'Don’t Start Now' to Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' and more

From ‘Dreams’ To ‘Dance Monkey', here's a list of TikTok's most viral songs of 2023

TikTok is rapidly becoming the world's most influential social media platform. It is also one of the most crucial platforms for marketers to engage their consumers, with more than 1 billion active monthly users. Undoubtedly, music is an essential part of the TikTok experience. It's everywhere on the platform, from quirky 10-second videos to strategically targeted advertisements.

You can get a sense of what music is currently in vogue among TikTokers by looking at what's most often heard in viral videos and challenges. A post's visibility in the 'For You' feed, where users spend the majority of their time, is increased by well-known TikTok challenges, and this visibility can in turn help the videos gain popularity. 

Top 7 trending TikTok songs of 2023

Let’s have a look at the top 7 trending TikTok songs of 2023.

1. 'Dreams'

Fleetwood Mac’s 'Dreams' is one of their most recognized songs and a staple of their famous 1977 album 'Rumours'. 'Dreams', written and performed by Stevie Nicks, was the only number one hit for Fleetwood Mac in the US and is still largely adored today.

2. 'Blinding lights'

'Blinding Lights' is the second single off of The Weeknd's (Abel Tesfaye) fourth studio album. The song was released on November 29, 2019.   

3. 'abcdefu'

American singer Gayle's major-label debut single, 'abcdefu', was made available on August 13, 2021, via Atlantic and Arthouse Records. Pete Nappi served as the producer, and Gayle, Sara Davis, and David Pittenger all contributed to the writing.

4. 'Don’t  start now'

'Don't Start Now' is a song by English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa. It was written along with Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, and its producer Ian Kirkpatrick. The song was released for digital download and streaming by Warner Records on 1 November 2019, as the lead single from her second studio album, 'Future Nostalgia' (2020). 

5. 'Bam Bam'

Camila Cabello, a Cuban-American singer, recorded 'Bam Bam' with English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran on vocals. It was released on March 4, 2022.

6. 'The Box'

'The Box' is a song by American rapper Roddy Ricch, released as the fourth single on December 6, 2019 from his debut studio album ‘Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial’.

7. 'Dance Monkey'

'Dance Monkey' by Australian singer Tones and I released on May 10, 2019 as the second single from her debut EP 'The Kids Are Coming'.