Noughties garage track named TikTok's UK song of the summer
Summary
British singer Kyla’s 2008 song "Do You Mind" has become TikTok’s UK song of the summer after gaining popularity on the platform, with over 650,000 videos using the track and 500 million views. The song first became well-known globally when Drake sampled it in 2016, and now it is part of a broader revival of UK garage music among younger audiences on TikTok.Key Facts
- "Do You Mind" by Kyla was originally released in 2008 and gained global fame in 2016 after Drake sampled it on his hit "One Dance."
- TikTok reports more than 650,000 videos in the UK used the song over the summer, generating 500 million views.
- Kyla performed the song live with singer Jorja Smith at the All Points East festival in London.
- UK garage music is becoming popular again, influencing artists like Sammy Virji, AJ Tracey, and Disclosure.
- Other nostalgic songs, such as Oasis’ "Wonderwall," also trended on TikTok and saw increased streams and chart success.
- Katy Perry’s 2011 song "The One That Got Away" was named TikTok’s global song of the summer, appearing in over 15 million videos.
- TikTok trends have introduced older songs to younger listeners and helped them reach new popularity worldwide.
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