TikTok releases its Global Top Songs list for 2025
- Discovery Community
- Dec 11, 2025
- 2 min read
TikTok Unveils Global Year in Music 2025: The Songs That Defined a Viral Generation
TikTok has released its highly anticipated Global Year in Music 2025 rankings, revealing the 20 songs that captivated the world through viral challenges, heartfelt storytelling, and endless repeat plays. The list reflects TikTok’s undeniable influence on music discovery, cultural exchange, and global hit-making.
This year’s ranking highlights the platform’s growing love for Afrobeats, Dancehall, and Caribbean-inspired sounds, proving once again that cross-cultural collaborations thrive in the digital age. Users across continents continue to drive trends that elevate both emerging artists and timeless classics.
One of the biggest surprises of 2025 is the song sitting at the top of the global chart. Connie Francis’ 1962 classic “Pretty Little Baby” claimed the No. 1 spot, showing how TikTok can revive decades-old records and introduce them to a new generation. Its sweet, nostalgic feel resonated deeply with creators who used it for aesthetic videos, emotional edits, and storytelling clips.
Among contemporary hits, “Shake It To The Max (FLY) Remix” by Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, and Shenseea emerged as a standout. The record rich in Ghanaian and Jamaican influence became a staple for high-energy dance content, landing just outside the top ten. Chella’s “My Darling” also earned a place on the list, gaining widespread appeal for its emotional depth and its use in inspirational, romance-themed TikTok videos.
Overall, the 2025 rankings reinforce TikTok’s role as a powerful global music engine one that can propel new artists into the spotlight, reintroduce forgotten gems, and push diverse sounds into mainstream culture.
TikTok Global Top 20 Songs of 2025
Rank
Song Title
Artist(s)
01
Pretty Little Baby
Connie Francis
02
Hold My Hand
Jess Glynne
03
Rock That Body
Black Eyed Peas
04
Azul
J Balvin
05
Dame Un Grrr
Fantomel x Kate Linn
06
APT.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
07
Te Quería Ver
Alemán & Neton Vega
08
Stecu Stecu
Faris Adam
09
Anxiety
Doechii
10
Sailor Song
Gigi Perez
11
Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)
Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea
12
ocean eyes
Billie Eilish
13
No One Noticed
The Marías
14
back to friends
sombr
15
Sparks
Coldplay
16
That’s So True
Gracie Abrams
17
Let Down
Radiohead
18
Suave
El Alfa
19
My Darling
Chella
20
We Hug Now
Sydney Rose
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