Popular social media app TikTok has decided to wrap up the year by announcing the biggest music stars on its platform in the UK.
Today (December 13) TikTok unveiled its ‘Year on TikTok Music Report’ – an analysis of the tracks and artists that have dominated the app in the UK in 2021.
The report revealed that the top track by UK artists this year is Russ and Tion Wayne’s record-breaking “Body” remix, followed by Sam Smith and PinkPantheress in Number 2 and Number 3 respectively.
Also making the top 10 are more heavy hitters from the scene including Central Cee at 6, ArrDee at 7 and Wes Nelson at 10.
The analysis also found that UK rap is the most popular genre on TikTok’s app, beating the likes of pop and dance music once again.
“2021 has been a landmark year for TikTok, our artists and partners across the UK music industry,” Paul Hourican, Head of Music Operations EU and UK for TikTok, said. “A year when our artist community and sounds became even bigger and more diverse, and when fans discovered and re-discovered incredible music, both new and old.
“The ascent of “Body” from Tion Wayne and Russ Millions, the reimagining of sea shanties by Nathan Evans, the long anticipated new music of Ed Sheeran, the rise of #busker, and Pink Pantheress’ global success have all made 2021 truly unique.
He added: “The creativity and inspiration of our creator community and those that enjoy their content, never ceases to amaze us; we’re excited to see what we can do together in 2022.”
Check out the top 10 artists and tracks on TikTok in 2021 below!
On Repeat: Top Tracks by UK Artists:
- ‘Body’ (Remix) [feat. ArrDee, E1 (3×3), ZT (3×3), Bugzy Malone, Buni, Fivio Foreign & Darkoo]” Tion Wayne & Russ Millions
- ‘Like I Can’ – Sam Smith
- ‘Just For Me’ – PinkPantheress
- ‘Unlock it (Lock It) [Jeff Prior Mix]’ – Charli XCX
- ‘Levitating’ – Dua Lipa
- ‘Obsessed With You’ – Central Cee
- ‘Wellerman – Sea Shanty / 220 KID x Billen Ted Remix’ – Nathan Evans & 220 KID & 08. Billen Ted
- ‘Bad Habits’ – Ed Sheeran
- ‘Oliver Twist’ – “ArrDee”
- ‘Nice To Meet Ya’ – Wes Nelson
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