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VMAs Boost Songs: AI Memes Revive Hits, 30-Year-Old Track Charts
30 Sep
Summary
- VMAs performances caused streaming surges for GENER8ION, Yung Lean, and Madonna.
- An AI meme trend revitalized Quavo & Takeoff's 2022 track 'Hotel Lobby'.
- The 1998 song 'Duvet' by bôa charted for the first time on the Hot 100.
Performances at this year's MTV Video Music Awards led to notable streaming gains for several artists. French producer GENER8ION and Swedish artist Yung Lean saw a 443% surge for their song 'Storm' after their performance. Madonna also experienced increased streams for "Bring Your Love" and "Danceteria." Rising singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro's "Great Expectation" also gained 31% in streams.
An AI-driven meme trend has significantly boosted the streaming numbers for Quavo & Takeoff's 2022 collaboration "Hotel Lobby." The trend involves replacing the duo in their COLORS live performance video with various characters, leading to millions of views and a 101% increase in streams for the song.
Meanwhile, bôa's 1998 song "Duvet" has made a historic debut on the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 93. This resurgence is attributed to its use in viral TikTok videos and the band's current tour, nearly three decades after its initial release.
Paramore's 2009 ballad "The Only Exception" is also experiencing a revival, with streams increasing by 88% over the past three months. The song's emotional lyrics and lore, particularly its bridge, have captivated new fans on TikTok, contributing to its renewed popularity.
