TikTok UK Song of the Summer Predictions
10 June 2025 - Press release- Skye Newman – “Family Matters”
What Skye Newman has achieved in such a short span is genuinely rare. This debut artist is rewriting the rules. Following viral success with her breakout “Hairdresser,” Skye Newman’s second single “Family Matters” has already broken into the UK Official Top 5, driven by an outpouring of community love and emotional storytelling trends.
- CMAT – “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me”
The Irish alt-pop sensation has gone viral with a TikTok dance trend to the tune of 28,000 creations already, now dubbed the “Woke Macarena” – a cheeky, confident groove that’s taken off with creators like Lola Young and Julia Fox jumping in. CMAT’s signature wit and big chorus energy are making this one of her most-loved tracks yet.
- Charli XCX – “party 4 u”
Originally released in 2020, this dreamy, synth-soaked track is seeing a major TikTok resurgence in 2025. With creators revisiting the song’s euphoric build and Y2K mood, Charli is once again proving her longevity and underground-pop influence on the platform.
- PinkPantheress – “Illegal”
PinkPantheress, a TikTok native turned global star, has sparked multiple trends with her latest: the playful “My Name is Pink and Really Nice to Meet Ya” handshake. A perfect example of how her music naturally fuels creativity.
- WizTheMC & Tyla – “Show Me Love”
This smooth Afropop collaboration is riding high thanks to a remix with Tyla and a viral Coachella moment. Released via SoundOn, it’s a global hit with roots on TikTok and is now at the centre of a dance trend celebrating love and connection.
- Darkoo – “Like Dat”
Merging drill with Afrobeats, Darkoo’s swaggering summer track is inspiring confident, stylish GRWM videos and creator content that reflects the boss energy of the lyrics.
- Max Dean & Luke Dean – “Can’t Decide”
These UK-based brothers have a deep house track that’s built for the club and the app alike. The drop is fueling transition edits and aspirational travel content, as creators sync visuals to the beat.
- Alex Warren – “Ordinary”
From TikTok creator to breakout recording artist, Alex’s vulnerable ballad “Ordinary” is resonating with fans sharing real moments of love, heartbreak, and identity.
- Connie Francis – “Pretty Little Baby”
Released in 1961, this classic is trending again as creators use it to soundtrack emotional posts about family, pets, and nostalgia. Connie Francis, now 87, just joined TikTok to celebrate, making this a true multigenerational moment.
- Sam Gellaitry – “Assumptions”
The Scottish electronic artist’s atmospheric production and soulful vocal textures have sparked a cinematic trend – perfect for visual storytelling and mood edits.
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