Justin Bieber, Andy Grammer, And Rockwell: Currently Trending Songs (2024)

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What songs are currently trending online? Well, the path to virality, chart domination, and social media hits is no longer reserved for new, popular songs. The industry has seen an uptick in renewed interest around classic tracks that re-emerge in pop culture thanks to social media, soundtrack syncs, and commercial placements, and sometimes purely by chance. Look no further than the time a man went cruising on his longboard listening to Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.” This column will break down all of the older songs that are trending again (and explain why they became popular one more time).

June 5

Justin Bieber –That Should Be Me

“That Should Be Me” firstappeared on Justin Bieber’s debut album, My World 2.0, in 2010. In the ballad, the pop star pleaded with a former lover to take him back with tear-jerking emotion. The song has been certified double platinum by the RIAA and was later remixed to feature country band Rascal Flatts. It is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a new dance trend set to a sped-up version of the track.

Andy Grammer –These Tears

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andy Grammer shared his single “These Tears” in 2023. The track, on which he worked with Jake Torrey and Tone, detailed the trials and tribulations of loss and letting someone go. “Letting go isn’t something you can achieve, crush or master,” he said at the time of release. “It’s more of a slow burn, an acceptance, a daily release in small doses.” The heartfelt song is currently trending across Asia.

Rockwell –Somebody’s Watching Me

Rockwell’s 1983 single “Somebody’s Watching Me” was a star-studded affair, featuring vocals from Michael and Jermaine Jackson, plus Norman Dozier. The song served as the lead single for the star’s debut album of the same name and was a commercial hit, entering the Top Five in the charts in the U.S., South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, and more. Users on Snapchat are driving a resurgence of the track.

The Beatles – Hey Jude

In 1968, The Beatles launched its Apple record label with “Hey Jude,” a song that has gone on to become a perennial classic and has sold over eight million copies worldwide. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks and was the longest single to top the U.K. charts at that time, clocking in at seven minutes and 12 seconds. The track has remained a mainstay in the public consciousness since its release and is now experiencing another resurgence, thanks to being at the center of a couples trend and a sped-up version of the track doing the rounds.

Far East Movement – Like A G6

“Like A G6,” the lead single from Far East Movement’s third studio album Free Wired, made history in 2009. It became the first single by Asian-American artists to top the Billboard Hot 100 and the first by any artist of East Asian origin since Kyu Sakamoto hit No.1 in 1963. It is spiking in popularity once again since being sampled in a viral remix of a video on TikTok, in which a user states they are “looking for a man in finance.”

May 29

Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream

Empire Of The Sun – aka The Sleepy Jackson’s Luke Steele and Pnau’s Nick Littlemore – released “Walking On A Dream” back in 2008 in its home country of Australia. The track served as the lead single of its debut studio album of the same name and won the duo instant success. The track charted in the Top 10 of the ARIA Charts and, the following year, was named Single Of The Year at the ARIA Music Awards. A global release followed in 2009, but it was a sync in a Honda commercial in 2016 that finally saw it reach bigger hits in the U.S. The advert feature helped propel the track to the top of Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart seven years after its initial release. As fans get excited for new material from Empire Of The Sun, the track is experiencing another resurgence.

Weezer –Island In The Sun

“Island In The Sun” wasn’t originally intended to be included on the tracklist for Weezer’s second self-titled album –aka The Green Album –in 2001. But, after producer Ric Ocasek fought for its inclusion, it went on to become the second single –and one of the band’s biggest international hits. As summer arrives in the northern hemisphere, fans are sharing the song to get into the spirit of the season.

Lee Greenwood – God Bless The U.S.A.

Lee Greenwood’s signature song, “God Bless The U.S.A.,” was first released as part of his 1984 album, You’ve Got A Good Love Comin’. The patriotic track has been used as part of numerous presidential election campaigns and rallies since, while Greenwood re-recorded it in 1992 after a new peak in popularity during the Gulf War. The song, which has sold over one million copies in the U.S., is experiencing a new resurgence as fans share it in Memorial Day-themed content.

Toby Keith –Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)

Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)” was initially a song the country music star would only play live at concerts for military personnel. Keith initially refused to record it but was later convinced to share it wider. When it was released in 2002, it peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. With Memorial Day just passed in the U.S., fans have been remembering the song.

Glass Animals –Take A Slice

“Take A Slice” appeared on Glass Animals’ second studio album, How To Be A Human Being. In its lyrics, frontman Dave Bayley hypes himself up as “the treasure, baby, I’m the prize.” The track is at the center of two trends on TikTok – one in which fans share videos conveying their feelings when the song hits and another featuring anime edits set to the song.

Michael Giacchino –Bundle Of Joy

“Bundle Of Joy” is an instrumental track from the score of the 2015 Disney/Pixar animated film Inside Out. It is heard in the movie when the emotion Joy is introduced into the narrative and is named after a line in the dialogue where Mr. Andersen tells Riley: “Aren’t you a little bundle of joy?” The track is experiencing a resurgence as fans’ anticipation for the new Inside Out sequel rises.

May 22

Lyn Lapid –In My Mind

Filipino singer-songwriter let fans into her mind with the lead single from her debut EP, The Outsider, in 2021. “In My Mind” found the star sharing what goes on behind the closed doors of her brain, from the thoughts that keep her up at night to how she tries to quiet them down. The track surpassed 100 million streams in 2023 and continues to strike a chord with Lapid’s fans.

K’naan –Bang Bang (ft. Adam Levine)

“Bang Bang” appeared on K’naan’s second album, Troubadour, in 2008 but also made its mark in Hollywood later on. In 2010, the Somalian-Canadian star’s song appeared on the soundtrack for The Karate Kid. The track also boasts guest vocals from Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, presenting an impactful collaboration between the two artists.

Tiësto & Dzeko ft. Preme & Post Malone – Jackie Chan

After Preme and Post Malone released an original version of “Jackie Chan” in 2018, dance stars Tiësto and Dzeko decided to give it a club-ready makeover. The track landed in the Top 10 in charts around the world, including the U.K., Finland, Canada, the Netherlands, and more, and has since been certified double platinum in the U.S.

Idina Menzel – Let It Go

Idina Menzel performed Frozen’s infamous song “Let It Go” in the Disney movie and scored her first Billboard Hot 100 charting release in the process. It peaked at No.5, making Menzel the first Tony-winning actor to enter the upper echelons of the chart. A decade on from its original release, the song continues to stay with fans, who are giving it another resurgence via new trends on YouTube shorts and sharing their own covers of the track.

Katy Perry – Teenage Dream

The second single and title track from Katy Perry’s third album, “Teenage Dream” captures the giddy feeling of falling in love in your youth. It is widely regarded as one of the best pop songs of all-time and has placed in lists of that ilk by both Billboard and Glamour. It is eight times platinum in the U.S. and is one of Perry’s signature songs. It is currently experiencing a resurgence thanks to TikTok, with creator Anna Paul’s lip-sync video featuring the song going viral on the platform.

May 15

The Gap Band – Outstanding

“Outstanding” appeared on The Gap Band’s sixth studio album, 1982’s Gap Band IV, and has become one of its signature songs since. The track, which was written by member Raymond Calhoun, topped the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart and has been certified platinum by the RIAA. It is now finding a new generation of fans after popular Twitch streamer Sketch – famed for his “What’s up, brother?” catchphrase–shared in an interview that The Gap Band is one of his favorite bands.

Dion –The Wanderer

This 12-bar blues single was originally written by Ernie Maresca before being recorded by Dion in 1961. It marked another team-up for the pair, following their work on the No.1 single “Runaround Sue” and was almost as successful, landing at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100, despite only being released as a b-side. “The Wanderer” was released on the flip side of “The Majestic,” but became the preferred choice of the two tracks for radio DJs, helping to propel it up the charts.

Bag Raiders –Shooting Stars

“Shooting Stars,” a track by Australian electronic outfit Bag Raiders, has become known as a sleeper hit over the years, thanks to its slow build in popularity. It fared well in the duo’s home country upon release as a single in 2009 but has since grown worldwide after being attached to an internet meme in 2017. Since then, it’s been referenced by Katy Perry and sampled by Troye Sivan, while it now soundtracks a variety of trends on social media, from covers to dance videos.

Belinda Carlisle –Heaven Is A Place On Earth

Belinda Carlisle’s smash hit “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” first entered the public consciousness in 1987, when it served as the lead single from the star’s album of the same name. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart before receiving a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1988 Grammys. The song is trending after a recent stunt by the Seattle Mariners, which saw the baseball team drop hot dogs from the sky.

Auli’i Cravalho –How Far I’ll Go

“How Far I’ll Go” is taken from the soundtrack to Disney’s 2016 animated movie, Moana, and won the Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 2018 and Best Original Song at the Oscars and the Golden Globes in 2017. It was performed by Moana actress Auli’i Cravalho in the movie, while Canadian singer Alessia Cara recorded it for the OST release. The song is experiencing a resurgence as fans share their covers of it online.

May 8

Wang Chung – Dance Hall Days

Wang Chung’s 1983 single could have ended up on Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. The pop superstar and Quincy Jones heard a demo of the track and requested the band make some lyric changes, but a final version was never reached. Instead, the English band released kept it for itself and scored a huge hit. It peaked at No.16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gave the trio its only Top 40 in the UK. The song is experiencing a resurgence thanks to its inclusion on the soundtrack of the new Anne Hathaway-starring rom-com The Idea Of You.

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Madonna – Faz Gostoso

On Madonna’s 2019 album, Madame X, the pop icon explored the music of Latin America. “Faz Gostoso,” which features Brazilian star Anitta, combined pop with Brazilian funk to great effect. The song is experiencing a huge uptick in interest following Madonna’s history-making shows in Brazil as part of her The Celebration Tour, where she performed for 1.6 million people at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach.

Jhené Aiko – 2 Seconds

Taken from the expanded edition of her 2018 album, Sailing Soul(s), “2 Seconds” finds Jhené Aiko dealing with distrust in a relationship. “OK, you back to talkin’ that s__t again/Question me about where I’ve been,” she moans about a partner in the opening lines. The pre-chorus’ lyrics of “Man, I wish I had some weed up in my system/‘Cause I’m ‘bout two seconds away from just flippin’ out” have become part of a new TikTok trend that finds fans relating to Aiko’s emotion in the lines.

Demi Lovato –Cool For The Summer

Released in 2015, “Cool For The Summer” has given Demi Lovato a huge hit not once but twice. The track was an instant success on its first release, entering the upper echelons of charts around the world. In 2022, it experienced a resurgence on TikTok and shot back up the charts once more. Now, it is peaking on social media once more, as fans use it in the background of videos on YouTube to show off their personal projects and small businesses.

May 1

Maggie Rogers – Light On

Released in 2018, Maggie Rogers shared “Light On” as a message of gratitude to her fans after she had experienced a whirlwind ascendance into the public eye. The song shared her feelings about finding peace in music and moments on stage amid all of the “overwhelming” things she was experiencing. It is experiencing a resurgence after being featured on the soundtrack of Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine’s new rom-com, The Idea Of You.

Jack Johnson – Upside Down

In 2006, Jack Johnson wrote and recorded the soundtrack for the animated film Curious George, which centered around an orphaned monkey in the African jungle. One of the songs featured on the album Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George was “Upside Down,” which would go on to be a hit, breaking into the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 40. Nearly a decade on, it is still connecting with fans and is at the heart of a number of trends on social media. They include a “fauxstalgia” trend for the Curious George movie, created by Gen Z, and
another based around different “how life feels” situations.

DJ Snake – Taki Taki

“Taki Taki” saw DJ Snake, Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B come together to create a global hit. The bilingual track – which features lyrics in English and Spanish – crashed into the upper echelons of charts in Argentina, Chile, the Dominican Republic, France, Italy, the US, and many more, while it has racked up over 1.5 billion streams on Spotify worldwide alone. It is the focus of a dance trend on social media that sees fans striking powerful moves to the track.

Sabrina Carpenter –Looking At Me

Taken from Sabrina Carpenter’s 2019 album Singular: Act II, “Looking At Me” finds the US pop star in characteristically confident form. “‘Cause I’ve been here once or twice,” she sings. “Never worry ‘bout the eyes.” Fans are using the song to create edits, both of the star and of their favorite TV shows, like the K-drama Lovely Runner.

April 24

Johnny Cash –So Doggone Lonesome

Recorded and released in 1955 by Johnny Cash and his band The Tennessee Two, “So Doggone Lonesome” was inspired by singer-songwriter Ernest Tubb. The Texan musician later recorded his own version of the track after hearing Cash’s original on the radio – an incident that made Cash think he had “made it” as an artist. Decades after its release, “So Doggone Lonesome” is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a sync on the soundtrack for Amazon Prime Video’s new dystopian series, Fallout.

Nat King Cole –I Don’t Want To See Tomorrow

Nat King Cole’s “I Don’t Want To See Tomorrow” was penned by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris and was released as the b-side to the star’s single “L-O-V-E” in 1964. The track captures the feeling of not wanting to go on without your partner. It appeared in the teaser trailer for Fallout, as well as in the final episode of the show’s first season.

Selena Gomez & The Scene –Who Says

On 2011’s “Who Says,” hit back at cyberbullies, telling them: “You made me insecure/Told me I wasn’t good enough/But who are you to judge.” The empowering, jangly track connected with fans, peaking at No.21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified triple platinum by the RIAA. It has experienced a resurgence lately thanks to British singer-songwriter Freya Skye’s cover of the track.

Hinder – Lips Of An Angel

Oklahoman band Hinder released “Lips Of An Angel” in 2006, with the song dominating the charts around the world. It hit the top of the polls in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US’s Mainstream Top 40 chart, and peaked at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100, as well as placing high in other countries. Lyrically, the song details receiving phone calls from a beloved ex and the problems they cause in a new relationship. A new phone call trend has emerged linked to the track, with people sharing moments where they call the person they shouldn’t.

April 17

No Doubt – Bathwater

No Doubt’s 2000 song “Bathwater” showed new facets of the band’s creativity. The track combined New Orleans funeral brass with beat-boxing and a ska-punk rhythm, topped off with singer Gwen Stefani’s distinctive vocals. It scored huge radio airplay at the time of release and is still making an impact today –as evidenced by Olivia Rodrigo, who joined the band to perform it at its hotly-anticipated reunion set at Coachella 2024. “I remember hearing bathwater for the first time when I had just started writing songs,” she wrote on Instagram. “It totally turned my world on its head and inspires me to this day.”

The Ink Spots –I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire

Written in 1938, “I Don’t Want To Set The World On Fire” was recorded and released by the vocal group The Ink Spots in 1941. The single scored the group a hit, charting at No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track is now experiencing a resurgence after being used in both the trailer for and the second episode of Amazon Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic drama, Fallout.

Amy Winehouse – Back To Black

The title track of Amy Winehouse’s second and final album, “Back To Black” captured the star’s feelings around being left by her partner for their ex-girlfriend. It poured her pain into a poised 60s girl group backing and has become one of the star’s best-loved songs, evidenced in the number of covers that have been produced of it over the years. The track is having another resurgence thanks to the release of a biopic detailing Winehouse’s life, also titled Back To Black.

April 10

The Cranberries –Sunday

“Sunday” appeared on The Cranberries’ 1993 debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?, which arrived after the band had released four EPs. The song details conflicting feelings in a relationship, with frontwoman Dolores O’Riordan being both swept away by a love interest but unsure where she stands with them. The track is experiencing a resurgence on social media thanks to a dance trend set to a sped-up version of the song.

Dexys Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen

Dexys Midnight Runners scored a huge hit with “Come On Eileen” in 1982, with the track going on to become the best-selling single of that year in the U.K. It also won the trophy for Best British Single at the 1983 BRIT Awards and has remained a national favorite in the country over the decades since. Its impact continues today, with social media users sharing videos of their own covers of the song and practicing dance moves for weddings.

Will Smith –Arabian Nights

In 2019, Will Smith starred in the live-action remake of Disney’s classic movie Aladdin, playing the role of Genie. The singer and actor also contributed to the soundtrack, including his version of “Arabian Nights.” Instagram users are now soundtracking videos of their own experiences in the Middle East.

ABBA –Waterloo

This year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s “Waterloo,” the Swedish band’s 1974 Eurovision Song Contest winner. The track kickstarted the four-piece’s path to global fame, topping charts around the world. It used Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 to explore the feeling of surrendering yourself to love. Fans are sharing old live performances of the track on social media to celebrate five decades of the song.

April 3

The-Dream –I Luv Your Girl

“I Luv Your Girl,” the third and final single to be taken from Atlanta singer The-Dream’s debut album Love/Hate, gave the star his second Top 20 hit in the US. The 2008 track boasted a guest verse from Young Jeezy, while its video also featured cameos from the likes of Chingy, Ne-Yo and Jermaine Dupri. Its impact extended beyond its original release, with T-Pain interpolating the song for his verse on Jamie Foxx’s “Blame It,” while “I Luv Your Girl” is trending on social media again as part of a new dance trend.

Leat’eq – Tokyo

Los Angeles producer Leat’eq’s 2018 single “Tokyo” creates a whole song out of just seven words. As they’re repeated, processed and chopped and screwed, an understated electronic backing underpins them, combining to make something low-key addictive. That’s likely helped the track experience a resurgence on social media, particularly as part of a new dance trend.

March 27

Lil Mosey –Blueberry Faygo

Lil Mosey’s “Blueberry Faygo” was officially released in 2020 and landed the Seattle rapper his most successful song to date. The track peaked at No.8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and surpassed one billion streams on Spotify in just over two years. “Blueberry Faygo” continues to make an impact with listeners four years on, with the song trending on YouTube shorts as gamers use it to soundtrack Fortnite edits.

March 20

Ross Lynch – On My Own

Not only did Ross Lynch star as Brady in the 2015 movie Teen Beach 2, but he also wrote and recorded songs for its soundtrack. “On My Own” was penned by Lynch and his brothers after reading the script for the film, capturing Brady’s feelings following his breakup with Mack (Maia Mitchell). Lynch’s recent performances at Lollapalooza in Argentina and Chile both included performances of “On My Own,” with fan-shot footage of the moments being shared on social media.

March 13

Lorde – Supercut

Lorde’s “Supercut,” featured on her 2017 album Melodrama, finds the New Zealand singer looking back on a relationship with rose-tinted glasses. Despite not being released as a single, the track found a legion of fans and is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a viral mash-up with Flo Rida’s “Club Can’t Handle Me.” The new fan-made remix ups the euphoric rush of the original, with fans declaring it their “summer song.”

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Timbaland –The Way I Are

In 2007, Timbaland, Keri Hilson, and D.O.E. teamed up on the huge hit single “The Way I Are,” which scored a No.3 smash on the Billboard Hot 100. The electro-hop track fused a futuristic sound that continues to strike a chord with listeners today. The song is going viral on social media after creator @tugboat_spenny featured it in some of his popular ceiling fan videos.

Burna Boy – Alone

Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy contributed to the soundtrack of Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022 with “Alone.” The song features early on in the movie and captures the solemn atmosphere that characterizes the film in the scenes after T’Challa’s death. “Alone” is receiving renewed attention, thanks to the recent release of Burna Boy’s latest album, ‘I Told Them…’, and his current world tour.

March 6

Masego & FKJ –Tadow

The 2018 breakthrough single for both Masego and FKJ, “Tadow,” came from a moment of improvisation in the studio when the pair first began working together. Its title refers to “expressing the inexplicable synchronicity of human life and the sublime experiences of subjectivity and wonder that the English language cannot adequately describe,” according to the music video, while the chill-house track is laced with smooth sax lines and awestruck lyrics.

Baby Bash –Suga Suga (featuring Frankie J)

“You got me lifted, feeling so gifted/Suga, how you get so fly?” Frankie J sings in this 2003 track, the second and final single from Californian rapper Baby Bash’s third studio album, Tha Smokin’ Nephew. The R&B hip-hop cut gave the lead artist his highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at No.7 and landing in the Top 10 of other charts around the world. Its popularity has continued since, with Robin Schulz sampling the track on his song “Sugar” in 2015.

Rascal Flatts –Life Is A Highway

Originally released by Tom Cochrane in 1991, “Life Is A Highway” became a hit single for country band Rascal Flatts in 2006. The group covered the song for the soundtrack of Pixar’s animated film Cars, which shot them to No.7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is experiencing a resurgence thanks to social media users including it in travel videos showing their adventures around the world and in videos referencing Cars.

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