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7 Songs That Should Have Flopped in the 2020’s – But Went Viral Instead
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7 songs that should have flopped in the 2020s, but went viral instead.
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7. Say Yes to Heaven by Lana Del Rey
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Lana Del Rey's 2013 leaked track Say Yes to Heaven exploded on TikTok,
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forcing an official release that topped global charts, proving fans' unprecedented influence.
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6. Nasty by Tina Shea
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Tina Shea's independent release Nasty unexpectedly went viral when TikTok dancers created thousands of videos
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to its hypnotic beat and provocative choreography.
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5. Paint the Town Red by Doja Cat
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Doja Cat turned fan backlash into streaming gold with Paint the Town Red,
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reaching number one while her devil horns aesthetic dominated social platforms.
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4. Escapism by Rey
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After Polidore refused her debut album, Rey went independent and watched Escapism hit
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UK number one through TikTok, defying traditional industry gatekeeping.
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3. Diet Pepsi by Addison Rey
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Influencer Addison Rey's Diet Pepsi showcased the flipped talent pipeline,
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audience first, artistry second, with her 88 million TikTok followers ensuring success.
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2. Whatever She Wants by Bryson Tiller
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Bryson Tiller's Whatever She Wants found gradual success months after release,
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demonstrating how streaming algorithms support long-tail hits outside radio timelines.
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1. Made You Look by Meghan Trainor
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Meghan Trainor's accessible hand movement choreography for Made You Look
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turned a modest release into a viral sensation through co-creative participation.
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