TOMORROW X TOGETHER released "0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. "Stereotype" reflects both the intensity of STAYC's debut single "SO BAD" and the playfulness of the group's sophomore single "ASAP." And although, as producer Black Eyed Pilseung told MT Star News, it was written for the group before their debut, it feels perfectly timed. Ultimately, "Stereotype" mixes confidence with vulnerability charm with recalcitrance. Strung together by trap-like hi-hats, the song frequently pulls itself back, layering the group's vocals over lush synths - done to the greatest effect when the bridge builds up to Isa singing the chorus alone. By the chorus, STAYC has stripped back that veneer, asking not to be regarded "with tinted glasses" despite how they may appear on the surface. "Stereotype" leads with self-assuredness: "It's especially noticeable today / I can see everyone staring at me / the more I feel, the more confident I am," Sieun sings in the first verse. STAYC released "STEREOTYPE" on September 6 as the main single on their EP of the same name. This track proves what we've known for a very long time: that Taemin is K-pop's brightest star. He locks you right in before taking you on a ride with the song's chorus.įrom start to finish, "Advice" keeps you in its strong grasp with enchanting vocals and visuals to go with it. He finishes it with a simple line: "you'll never get the keys to my lock." And by the time you reach the end, you're in. If you aren't spellbound quite yet, Taemin gets it with the lyrics "hey you," almost as if he's calling you to fall into this pre-chorus. As one of the strongest dancers and vocalists in the industry, his talent is brought to the forefront as the hook of the song quickly approaches. Taemin gets to exhibit his polished dance moves, as smooth as the melody and his vocals accompanying it. This melody continues throughout the first verse and swells up to reach a beat drop, and this is where, when paired up with the visuals in the video, this song excels. This song opens with a captivating piano melody. Many of the songs nominated in major categories at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards, which took place in March, were TikTok-famous as well.TAEMIN released "Advice" as the main single on his EP "Advice" on May 18.
The app's power became clear in 2019, when it helped catapult songs like Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" or Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" up the Billboard Charts. This isn't a sudden shift - since TikTok merged with Musical.ly and launched in the United States in 2018, it's become an essential promotional tool for artists and labels, Insider previously reported.
Other TikTok-famous hits that received nods include Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever," Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon's "Peaches," Megan Thee Stallion's "Thot Shit," Giveon's "Heartbreak Anniversary," and Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow's "Industry Baby." Cody Fry's sweeping orchestral arrangement of The Beatles' song "Eleanor Rigby," which has been used in 264,800 videos on TikTok, earned a nomination for best arrangement, instrumental and vocals. Saweetie and Doja Cat's "Best Friend," which was used in 1.3 million videos on TikTok, was nominated for best rap song. TikTok's influence was still evident even outside of the song and record of the year categories. The song was used in over 2.5 million videos and spawned multiple trends, including one where TikTokers performed a limp wrist gesture in time with a ding during SZA's verse to signal that they were to do our dance again?? #upwmyaxchris ♬ Up - Cardi B Doja Cat and SZA's "Kiss Me More," one of the best songs on Doja Cat's album "Planet Her" (also nominated), was one of TikTok's biggest hits of 2021. While many of the nominees sparked distinct trends, others became popular more generally on the app. Those nominees included tracks like Lil Nas X's "Montero (Call me By Your Name)" ( 2.2 million videos on TikTok), "Drivers License" by Olivia Rodrigo ( 1.4 million videos), and Silk Sonic's "Leave The Door Open" ( 101,500 videos). The fact that so many of the major category nominees were TikTok-famousis a testament to how much the app is becoming a reflection of pop culture.ħ out of the nine nominees for song of the year, and seven out of the 10 nominees for record of the year, were hits on TikTok as well. On Tuesday, the Recording Academy announced the nominees for the 2022 Grammys, and most of the songs that were nominated in major categories - and a smattering of those nominated in smaller categories - inspired trends or went viral on TikTok in some way.