All articles tagged with #viral hit
Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has recorded a classical version of the viral song 'Golden' from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, incorporating Korean lyrics and featuring her daughter, as she prepares to perform it at the Royal Variety Show, celebrating the song's empowering message and her love for Christmas.
Landfall, known for creating playable gag games, has released Content Warning, a 2-4 player co-op horror game where players aim to record scary content for views on SpookTube. The game is currently free on Steam for its first 24 hours and has received positive reviews. Players must reach a certain view threshold to avoid failing to go viral and potentially facing consequences. The game features simple textures, ragdoll-y characters, and challenges players to be selective in capturing scary footage. Despite not being as dark as other horror games, Content Warning offers a fun and unique experience, akin to a cheesy reality ghost hunting show combined with Jackass.
The film "Saltburn" by Emerald Fennell has generated significant attention, with its transgressive scenes serving as diversions from the director's true intentions. Despite criticisms of mishandling class anxiety and trying too hard to be shocking, the movie has become a viral hit, receiving attention on platforms like TikTok and Spotify. The film's success has sparked discussions about why it is enjoyed despite its flaws.
Palworld, a multiplayer monster-collecting survival game, has become a viral hit, selling over 7 million copies in just five days since its early access launch on Steam and Game Pass. Dubbed "Pokémon with guns," the game features cute monsters and firearms, and is set to receive updates including PvP fights, raid bosses, and crossplay support. Despite its controversial premise, Palworld has quickly become the most-played game on Steam, surpassing 1.5 million concurrent players and aiming to challenge popular titles like PUBG.
The parody song "Planet of the Bass" by DJ Crazy Times and Ms. Biljana Electronica has become a viral hit, reminiscent of '90s Eurodance music. The song, featuring hilarious lyrics and satirizing the genre's music videos, has gained over 250 million combined views across social platforms. The success of the song can be attributed to nostalgia, fortuitous timing, and its blend of parody and sincerity. Musicologist Nate Sloan suggests that pop parody songs often go viral due to their strong visual elements, but their longevity as musical material may be limited.
Oliver Anthony's song "Rich Men North of Richmond" debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making him the first artist to achieve this without any prior chart history. The song garnered millions of streams and downloads, despite not including YouTube streams in its chart calculation. Anthony's lyrics drew both praise and criticism, with many considering him an "industry plant." Country music also dominates the top three slots on the chart, marking the second time this year. Other notable entries include Olivia Rodrigo's "Bad Idea Right?" and Travis Scott's "Utopia" maintaining its position at the top of the albums chart.
Virginia country singer Oliver Anthony is gaining viral fame with his song "Rich Men North of Richmond," which criticizes greed and injustice. The scathing lyrics resonate with listeners as Anthony channels the frustrations of the working class, addressing issues such as high taxes, abuse of welfare, and selfish politicians. The performance video has garnered over 2 million views and reached the top spot on the iTunes Country chart. Anthony, who plans to start a farm, has other songs gaining traction and has received an offer from country singer John Rich to produce his album.