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It’s time to make it shine! Join MsMojo as we count down our picks for the most unforgettable performances, catchy tunes, and iconic moments that capture the spirit of Hollywood Arts. From Tori’s breakout showcase to the sassiest duets between Jade and Cat, we’re ranking the hits that defined a generation of Nickelodeon fans and the new stars of the 2026 series. Whether it's a heartfelt ballad or a savage pop anthem, these songs are the reason we love the music of Victorious.
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00:00Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the unforgettable performances,
00:06catchy tunes, and iconic moments that capture the victorious spirit of Hollywood arts.
00:18Number 20. 365 Days. Victorious. Who had Andres developing a crush on Jade in their victorious
00:27bingo card. Certainly not Andre, who hides his feelings in a song he can actually perform without
00:33putting his friendship with Beck on the line. Monday, well baby, I fell for you. Tuesday,
00:39I wrote you this song. Wednesday, I wait outside your door, even though I know it's wrong.
00:47He writes it after realizing he has feelings for her, then recruits Tori to sing alongside him.
00:53To avoid giving himself away, he swaps Jade's name for baby, while Tori helpfully claims the song
00:59is about his dog. The result is a smooth, heartfelt duet with an awkwardly funny backstory. Andre's
01:15vocals and the song's romantic melody make it easy to understand why this one stuck with fans. Hey,
01:21we've all been there. Number 19. Room for Everyone. Hollywood Arts. The newer Hollywood
01:34arts generation gets a lovely showcase of its own with this heartfelt number, led by Martin
01:40Cam as Oscar. In Tori's Magic Locker, Oscar uses the song to express the insecurities he's been
01:55carrying, as well as the feeling of being stuck. Trina's encouragement helps him see that success
02:00isn't a limited resource, and the performance builds around that reassuring message.
02:05I used to think I fell when you were at one. Was always flying too close to the sun.
02:13My insecurities, they get the best of me. I'm gonna set them free. Now that I'm finally seen.
02:21Its warm melody and repeated refrain give the song an easy sing-along quality, while Oscar's sincerity
02:28makes the moment feel like a much-needed PSA for cast and audiences alike. It's a welcome reminder
02:34that there's room for every kind of performer in a crowded room.
02:56Number 18. Five Fingers to the Face. Victorious. This series has introduced some interesting musical
03:03talent over the years, and fictional rapper Dr. Rhapsody might be the most memorable.
03:09You know I want ya, cause girl I really want ya.
03:13And you looking nice. Gotta be cooler than a bag of ice now.
03:16Freeze, freeze, freeze. Now go.
03:19Drop it fast and move it real slow.
03:21Oh!
03:22His supposed hit gets its full airing in driving Tori crazy, with the gang taking turns performing this
03:28gloriously ridiculous rap. The playful hip-hop production is a fun departure from the show's
03:33usual pop numbers, while the deliberately cheeky lyrics make it impossible to take too seriously.
03:39Some fellas grab, cut, whoo, all my ladies, you know what's up.
03:42Yeah! Put your hands in the sky if you're feeling fly.
03:45And tell me that you, what?
03:47There's also a particularly funny payoff when Cat refuses to finish the song after she first
03:52hears it because she considers one line too dirty. We can only imagine what Cat would make
03:57of many of Ariana Grande's lyrics today.
04:00You smell so fruity!
04:05Sing the next line.
04:06I can't.
04:07Why not?
04:09It's dirty.
04:10Number 17.
04:11It's not Christmas without you.
04:14Victorious.
04:15Poor Andre is feeling blue after his teacher gives him a D for his Christmas song.
04:19Especially since he never even gave a solid reason for the grade.
04:22Carol-o-sing and sleigh bells are ringing. It's that time of year.
04:28Oh, cool.
04:28Every host toast and chestnuts are roasting. Christmas time is near.
04:33Fortunately, Secret Santa Tori has the perfect gift for her friend,
04:37dressing up in festive attire and performing the carol with Cat and Jade in the middle of the hallway.
04:43Candy canes and mistletoe. Jack boss nipping at your nose.
04:49But all up it means nothing without you.
04:52Why did Andre get a D for this song? The music is upbeat and the lyrics are festive and meaningful.
04:59Embracing the spirit of the season and getting together with your friends and loved ones.
05:03Thankfully, the performance earns Andre the A he deserved and we can all swing to a new
05:09Nickelodeon Christmas Carol.
05:21Number 16. Born for this. Hollywood Arts.
05:24There's nothing quite like a big ensemble number to get you excited about a new generation of Hollywood
05:29arts performers.
05:45Featuring Alyssa Miles, Emmylou Wang, Erica Swayze, Martin Cam and Peyton Jackson, Born for this brings
05:52everyone together over an upbeat theatrical pop arrangement. The lyrics celebrate finding your
05:57place, embracing your talents and having the confidence to pursue what you love.
06:10It's particularly nice hearing all the different voices come together in the chorus, reminding us
06:15that even totally different personalities can join together for a real feel-good quality.
06:20There's plenty of youthful enthusiasm here and it's clear that this group has plenty of star power to spare.
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06:51Number 15. All I want is everything. Victorious. Victoria Justice once stated that this peppy
06:57dance number is about wanting something bad enough and not being afraid to try and grab it.
07:08The official music video used this song as part of a storyline involving Justice wanting to capture the
07:14affection of a guy named Dean Stanlund. The story was continued in a flash mob performance at Universal CityWalk.
07:28Unfortunately, the song performance in the show itself was not as fun. Tori and the gang are forced
07:33to perform it in Yerba, but get interrupted when Tori accidentally injures the country's chancellor. She is
07:39taken to jail and now all she wants is to go home. Number 14. You're the reason. Victorious. Tori is
07:46in
07:46desperate need of a birth week present for Trina rather than birthday because it's Trina. Thankfully,
07:52Andre has the perfect idea of a guitar driven pop tribute. The song makes it clear. Her sister might
08:08be a little nuts, but Tori can't help caring about her. After all, Trina was the reason she got into
08:13Hollywood arts in the first place. Unfortunately, she's also too shallow to fully appreciate such a
08:23thoughtful, well-performed performance. Oh well, it's her loss. Meanwhile, listeners can still
08:33appreciate Tori's gift as well as the captivating acoustic version where Victoria Justice's singing
08:39and piano playing are beautifully showcased. Number 13. Countdown. Victorious. Andre and Tori have
08:46musical chemistry in abundance, although the circumstances behind this particular duet are
08:51a little less romantic than the lyrics suggest. In Andre's Horrible Girl, the pair perform the song
09:06while Andre is trying to impress his girlfriend Hope's record producer father. Hey, it's all about
09:11who you know, right? Thankfully, the music itself is considerably more pleasant.
09:24Its smooth pop production and infectious countdown hook make it an easy listen, while Leon Thomas and
09:31Victoria Justice complement each other beautifully. Their performance shook the ground the first time
09:36around, but after a literal earthquake they came back for another round. Number 12. Finally Falling.
09:50Victorious. Having a zombie mask plastered to your face isn't exactly ideal when you're expected to
09:55perform at a school play. Suddenly my choice is clear. I knew when only you and I were standing here.
10:08Yet thanks to Kat, here we are. Thankfully, Beck looks a little less unnerving. The ensemble performs
10:15this upbeat pop rock number, which features a sweet melody about two people gradually falling for each other.
10:21Suddenly I can see what I didn't before. And I don't care what they say anymore,
10:27cause I'm falling, falling. Finally falling, falling.
10:34Justice's bright vocals work nicely alongside Avin Jogia's lower register, and their harmonies give
10:40the chorus an extra lift. It's a charming change of pace from the show's bigger group numbers,
10:45and a lovely opportunity to hear Beck sing.
10:48Beautiful is all I see. It's only you. I know it's true. It has to be.
11:00Even Tori's zombie look can't distract from how sweet this musical moment actually is.
11:06And I don't care what they say anymore, cause I'm falling, falling. Finally falling, falling.
11:16Number 11. Tell me that you love me. Victorious. The Hollywood arts students land in trouble when
11:21they can't pay their bill at a fancy restaurant, thanks to Robbie. Thankfully, Tori and Andre have
11:27the solution to settle their debt. Andre takes to the piano, Tori borrows Jade's dress, and the two
11:33perform a live ballad for other customers.
11:42Unlike the fast and energetic songs featured on this list, the tempo and sound for this tune are
11:48slower and more comforting, with equally smooth, yet confusing lyrics.
12:04We can never tire of hearing Tori and Andre's voices together. And while they're not romantically
12:09intertwined, this was the perfect tune for their very first duet. Number 10. Here to stay.
12:15Hollywood arts. Every generation of Hollywood arts deserves an anthem,
12:19and Alyssa Miles gets to provide the soundtrack for this new chapter.
12:38Performing as Emily, who for the longest time kept her talents hidden, she leads the theme song for the
12:432026 series with an upbeat pop arrangement and an encouraging message about finding your place and
12:49refusing to be overlooked. Miles brings an appealing sincerity to the vocals, while the chorus has a
12:54memorable melody that makes it easy to start humming before the episode even ends.
13:07It also gives the new show a musical identity of its own, without losing the spirit of its predecessor.
13:13Tori would definitely approve.
13:14I won't wait, wait, this was me all alone, so I'll break down the walls that I made, won't hold
13:23back, I'm here to stay.
13:25Number 9. Broken glass. Victorious. Robby has plenty of unusual interests, but his musical taste here might be the most
13:33concerning of all.
13:34It's fun to run, it's fun to play, it's fun to make things out of clay, it's fun to fill
13:40your car with gas, it's fun to break things made of glass.
13:47This rock number first appears in the diddly bops, where he wants to perform it for the pint-sized audience.
13:52Unfortunately, its darker lyrics and dramatic delivery aren't exactly ideal for a children's party.
13:58Matt Bennett commits completely, giving the song a wonderfully over-the-top intensity that makes the whole thing even funnier.
14:04The rockier arrangement also sets it apart from the show's usual pop preferences,
14:09and Robby gets another opportunity to perform it during his Platinum Music Awards audition.
14:14It's fun to spray yourself with mace, it's fun to squeeze your mother's face, don't tell me no,
14:18just tell me ass and then we'll break things made of glass.
14:23Nice!
14:24Jade naturally is a fan. Then again, we probably shouldn't use her judgment as the benchmark.
14:29Oh, broken glass is not a food, so don't you listen to some dude who says put cheese on broken
14:34glass
14:35and make a sandwich out of broken glass.
14:39What is wrong with you?
14:43I like it.
14:44Number 8. L.A. Boys. Victorious.
14:47Tori and Kat might have very different approaches to just about everything,
14:51but their musical collaboration is one we can certainly get behind.
15:01In Three Girls and a Moose, they join forces for this upbeat pop number,
15:05bringing plenty of personality and plenty of liveliness to its California-inspired lyrics.
15:10Justice's confident delivery keeps things bright and bubbly, while Grande adds some impressive vocal
15:15flourishes that give the chorus an extra sparkle.
15:29With its infectious chorus and breezy production, the song is practically begging to be played on a
15:34sunny road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway. We just wish these two had more opportunities to share a microphone.
15:40Where are we going?
15:40Give it up for the L.A. Boys.
15:47Let's give it up for those L.A. Boys.
15:53Number 7. Begging on your knees.
15:56Victoria's.
15:57Tori agrees to be partnered with the handsome writer Daniels to perform a duet for a class assignment.
16:01It feels like love is in the air, until she discovers that Ryder's only using her.
16:06This is a little song for the ladies, especially for the ones who know my friend Ryder.
16:11Uh, my mic's not working.
16:13Bummer.
16:13Fortunately, Revenge is a beat we can all dance to, so Tori turns the duet into a solo
16:19and belts out a powerful synth-pop song to humiliate the weasel in front of the whole school
16:23and all the other girls he's manipulated.
16:33Beyond a catchy beat, this pop tune warns anyone who tries to cheat on their girlfriend.
16:38You mess with her, she'll put you in your place and make you regret it.
16:41You mess with me, and mess with her, so I'll make sure you get what you deserve.
16:48Number 6. Shut Up and Dance.
16:51Victorious.
16:51After a long, absurd April Fool's Day at Hollywood Arts,
16:55the main cast gathers at the Vega house in the final act.
16:58Just get up out of your chair, cause this ain't going nowhere.
17:02We've gotta move before you lose me.
17:04Tori's neighbor comes in looking for advice,
17:06and the kids help him by breaking out into an upbeat, pumping pop song.
17:11All I know about baby don't speak,
17:14I'll try to fit, dance if you're in a man.
17:17While the whole group sings in this episode,
17:20Victoria Justice performs it as a solo on the soundtrack.
17:23Even though Justice definitely has the talent,
17:25it's more fun to see the whole ensemble singing.
17:29Even the normally tone-deaf Trina is on key this time.
17:38The title and lyrics speak volumes about the song's message.
17:42Actions speak louder than words, especially if you came to dance.
17:46Number 5. You Don't Know Me.
17:48Victorious.
17:49After he and Jade break up,
17:51Beck starts thinking long and hard about what kind of girl he likes.
17:54Conveniently, right as Jade starts her performance for the Full Moon Jam.
17:58Listen to me.
18:01You push me back.
18:03I'll push you back.
18:05Harder.
18:07Harder.
18:07The rocking melody fits Jade to a T.
18:10People act as if they can easily figure her out,
18:13but they're always wrong.
18:14And I can't convince you.
18:16You don't know me.
18:19She'll make life difficult for anyone who thinks they know her,
18:22and she'll fight back any chance she gets.
18:25Beck finds that's exactly the type of girl he's looking for,
18:28prompting them to get back together.
18:30While Jade can be a tough nut,
18:32she usually makes things interesting for the two of them,
18:34and she definitely nailed this solo.
18:37And I can't convince you.
18:40And I don't have to.
18:42I think you'll know me.
18:45Number 4.
18:46Freak the Freak Out.
18:47Victorious.
18:48Jade and Kat rock their duet in a karaoke contest,
18:52but the contest is rigged so that two rude, tone-deaf girls win.
18:56Those scrunches can't sing!
18:57Later, Kat and Jade make a bet with them
18:59that anyone can sing better than these two brats,
19:02including a rather homely girl.
19:05I'm so sick of it.
19:07Your attention does.
19:08I'm sick of it.
19:09I'm sick of it.
19:11The girl is revealed to be Tori in disguise,
19:13who belts out an electric rock jam
19:15that ultimately wins the bet for her friends.
19:18I scream and shout!
19:21So what I'm gonna do now is freak the freak out!
19:26It's no surprise why this song won.
19:29The fast-paced music is energizing,
19:31and the lyrics aggressively berate anyone who refuses to listen,
19:34be it an inattentive boyfriend
19:36or two arrogant teens who can't accept
19:38when someone outclasses them at singing.
19:41Number 3.
19:41Give It Up.
19:42Victorious.
19:43Unlike those corrupt judges,
19:45we know talent and a good song when we hear it.
19:52Kat and Jade take on this R&B-influenced number,
19:55going up against overconfident contestants
19:57who aren't exactly blessed with musical ability.
20:00Fortunately, Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies
20:03have no such problem.
20:04Grande's bright, agile vocals contrast beautifully
20:07with Gillies' richer, more powerful delivery,
20:10and their harmonies make the chorus particularly iconic.
20:20The smooth production gives both singers room to show off
20:23without competing for attention.
20:25Their opponents might walk away with the prize,
20:27but it's pretty clear who delivered the better performance.
20:30The judges clearly weren't prepared
20:31to give it up for the right people.
20:33Say my story,
20:34but you'll never get it right.
20:37Give it up.
20:43Number 2.
20:44Make It Shine.
20:46Victorious.
20:46In the series opener,
20:48this song was supposed to be performed by Trina
20:50for the big showcase,
20:51but Tori thankfully took over
20:52and put on a stellar performance,
20:55one great enough to get her enrolled into Hollywood arts.
21:05Along with being the series' theme song,
21:07this is one of the most referenced tunes in the show.
21:10It's on Tori's locker,
21:11it has been remixed,
21:12it has even been mashed together
21:14with the iCarly theme song.
21:16Whenever you hear it,
21:24the meaning is all the same.
21:26Don't be afraid to follow your dreams
21:27and show the world what you can really do,
21:29because someday you'll truly make it shine.
21:32You don't go to school here?
21:33No, I just...
21:36Do you want to?
21:38Me?
21:41Uh, well...
21:42Should I?
21:43A message that has clearly been passed down
21:45through generations of Hollywood arts attendees.
21:48Before we unveil our top pick,
21:50here are a few honorable mentions.
21:51Song to You,
21:52Victorious,
21:54smooth vocals and thoughtful lyrics
21:55make this an especially charming showcase
21:58of Andre's songwriting.
21:59Give it to you, girl,
22:02but all that I can do,
22:04all that I can do
22:06is give the song to you.
22:11Clocked,
22:11Hollywood arts,
22:12a snappy pop track
22:13for calling out those drama makers.
22:22Best Friend's Brother,
22:24Victorious,
22:25a relatable crush anthem
22:26set to an infectious pop melody
22:27with a bangin' chorus.
22:29My best friend's brother
22:31is the one for me.
22:33Yeah!
22:35Oh!
22:36Yeah!
22:36I'm a punk rock drummer
22:37and he's six foot three.
22:40Favorite foods,
22:41Victorious,
22:41a deliciously silly musical detour
22:44celebrating everyone's favorite foods.
22:46Well,
22:46I like noodles
22:47in a bowl.
22:49Chicken nuggets
22:50make me lose control
22:52because they taste
22:55so good.
22:57Yeah!
22:58Last one standing,
22:59Hollywood arts,
23:00an upbeat,
23:01high-energy pop anthem
23:02about resilience,
23:03rivalry,
23:04and holding your ground
23:05when the pressure gets intense.
23:06Looking back,
23:07gold,
23:07gold,
23:08I'm still in this groove,
23:09gold,
23:10what a cool,
23:10like an ice pool.
23:11Wanna step like this,
23:12better sell your soul.
23:13Get movin',
23:15better start improvvin'.
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23:49Chicago,
23:50victorious.
23:51Surely nothing
23:51in the entire
23:52victorious catalog
23:53can compete with Chicago.
23:55It's catchy,
23:56it's theatrical,
23:57it's vocally spectacular.
23:59Chicago,
24:02Chicago.
24:04It's a city
24:04that's exciting,
24:05it's a city
24:06that's inviting,
24:07it's a city
24:07for a woman
24:08just like me.
24:09Frankly,
24:10we might as well
24:10hand it the crown now.
24:12Don't worry,
24:12we're just kidding.
24:13Sorry, Trina.
24:14Number one,
24:15take a hint,
24:16victorious.
24:17Tori and Jade
24:18are forced to spend
24:19a night together
24:19to try and get along,
24:21but their awkward evening
24:22only gets worse
24:23when two obnoxious boys
24:24continuously flirt with them.
24:26Ask me for my number,
24:27yeah,
24:28you put me on the spot.
24:29You think that we should hook up,
24:31but I think that we should not.
24:33The girls decide
24:34to show their disinterest
24:35with some karaoke
24:36and soon the whole restaurant
24:37is dancing
24:38to an up-tempo duet.
24:40Give me a drink,
24:41let me tell you what I think.
24:42I think you could use a mint.
24:44Take a hint,
24:45take a hint.
24:47This delightfully savage pop tune
24:49features creative censoring
24:50in certain areas
24:51and a crystal clear message.
24:53If you're too pushy,
24:54back off.
24:55Get your hands off my hips
24:57for a push you in the lips.
24:59Stop your staring at my...
25:00Take a hint,
25:02take a hint.
25:02All in all,
25:03this works perfectly
25:04as Tori and Jade's
25:05first duet of the series,
25:07putting their rivalry aside
25:08to tear into some sleazy idiots
25:10and bounce their incredible
25:11singing talents off each other.
25:13What's your favorite tune
25:14from Victorious
25:15or its spinoff?
25:16Let us know in the comments.