Via TikTok
In 2022, the TikTok community elevated and celebrated creative expression in new ways – discovering, creating and sharing content that captured our collective imagination. This year, the creativity and engagement on TikTok continued to spark joy and foster learning and collaboration globally, and once again music has been right at its heart.
From breaking countless hit records and driving chart success to opening the door to emerging artists, TikTok continues to empower and support the next generation of superstar artists whilst also breathing life into catalogue classics. Artists like Canadian musician @yeahitsak, use the platform to build engagement, connect with their fans and find new ones, laying the foundations for future careers and creative success.
As the community continues to grow and artists and creators find their fans, more opportunities emerge for every part of the music business. Whether going it alone or signed to a major, creating, performing or simply experimenting, TikTok is driving success and real-world impact, both artistically and commercially in every market.
The Canadian Playlist – Top Tracks 2022
- “MEAN!” – Madeline The Person
- “L$d” – Luclover
- “Ginseng Strip 2002” – Yung Lean
- “About Damn Time” – Lizzo
- “Forever” – Labrinth
- “As It Was” – Harry Styles
- “Jiggle Jiggle” – Duke & Jones & Louis Theroux
- “oui” – Jeremih
- “Own Brand Freestyle” – FelixThe1st & Dreya Mac
- “THATS WHAT I WANT” – Lil Nas X
The Canadian Hitmakers – Most Viewed Artists
- Dax [www.tiktok.com/@thatsdax] From comedy to sobriety, independent rapper Dax took us through a journey of life.
- Tate McRae [www.tiktok.com/@tatemcrae] As her career continues to soar, Tate McRae has everything we want and is who we wanna be this year.
- Jordan Wav [https://www.tiktok.com/@jordan.wav] With his guitars by his side, Jordan Wav captivated our heartstrings with his solo covers and community requests, even if it did mean playing via a bowl of pasta.
- Lauren Spencer-Smith [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenspencersmith] Dominating BreakupTok in 2022, rising Canadian star Lauren Spencer-Smith deserves all the flowers without heartache.
- Crash Adams [https://www.tiktok.com/@crashadamsmusic] – Crash Adams proved the world wrong with their bad-singing-turned-mini-concerts across North America.
- Justin Bieber [https://www.tiktok.com/@justinbieber] – Justin Bieber continued to share moments from his day-to-day life, including his Justice tour, days off and days in the studio.
- Faouzia [https://www.tiktok.com/@faouziaofficial] – Contrary to her single “RIP, love”, TikTok has made Faouzia their Habibi for life.
- Johnny Orlando [https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnyorlando] – No stranger to success on TikTok, Johnny released his debut album ‘all the things that could go wrong’ this past August.
- bbno$ [https://www.tiktok.com/@bbnotiktok] – Slow down, hold up, it looks like bbno$ flew through TikTok this year with catchy tunes like “sophisticated” and “top gun”.
- The Weeknd [https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeknd] – We’ll never be “Out of Time” for The Weeknd.
The Canadian Risers – Artists with Most New Followers
- Dax [www.tiktok.com/@thatsdax] From comedy to sobriety, independent rapper Dax took us through a journey of life.
- Justin Bieber [https://www.tiktok.com/@justinbieber] Justin Bieber continued to share moments from his day-to-day life, including his Justice tour, days off and days in the studio.
- Avril Lavigne [www.tiktok.com/@avrillavigne] Twenty years after her debut album and Avril Lavigne is still the pop punk princess we all love.
- Connor Price [www.tiktok.com/@connorprice__] From Duets and challenges to global collaborations, rapper Connor Price has shown us that being bold is the way to go.
- Crash Adams [www.tiktok.com/@crashadamsmusic] Crash Adams proved the world wrong with their bad singing-pranks turned mini-concerts across North America.
- Jordan Wav [https://www.tiktok.com/@jordan.wav] With his guitars by his side, Jordan Wav captivated our heart strings with his solo covers and community requests, even if it did mean playing via a bowl of pasta.
- The Weeknd [https://www.tiktok.com/@theweeknd] At whatever age he may be (or transition to with makeup), we’ll never be “Out of Time” for The Weeknd.
- Lauren Spencer-Smith [https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenspencersmith] Dominating BreakupTok in 2022, rising Canadian star Lauren Spencer-Smith deserves all the flowers without heartache.
- bbno$ [https://www.tiktok.com/@bbnotiktok] Slow down, hold up, it looks like bbno$ flew through TikTok this year with catchy tunes like “sophisticated” and “top gun”.
- Tony Ann (Chainsmokers) [www.tiktok.com/@tonyannn] Tony Ann brought ‘golden hour’ to a whole new level with his piano renditions of some of TikTok’s favorite songs.
