United States — September 2025 TikTok Sound Trends

In the US, TikTok provides three key charts: Popular, Viral 50, and Top 50. Together, they capture a mix of established favorites, breakout tracks, and mainstream music dominating the app. Here’s what’s trending this month.

From US Charts

• Cross-chart dominance: Tracks like tower of memories and Fun (Soma Remix) are appearing in both Viral and Top charts — a clear sign they’re spreading fast.
• Throwback culture is strong: Joe Walsh, Jack Johnson, Rihanna, and Lloyd prove nostalgia remains a TikTok growth engine.
• Alt/emo revival: Pierce The Veil, Her Words Kill, and Joji highlight how subculture sounds are trending alongside mainstream pop.
• Brand-safe hits: ODESZA’s Bloom and Meridian stand out as “business-use approved” — important for creators running ads or brand campaigns.

Popular List (US) – Top 10 Songs

1. Rocky Mountain Way – Joe Walsh
   A timeless rock classic resurging through outdoor adventure edits, motorcycle reels, and nostalgic throwback montages. Its gritty guitar riffs make it a go-to for “epic vibe” content.
2. Do I Ever Cross Your Mind – Chet Atkins & Dolly Parton
   A romantic country duet finding new life in heartfelt slideshows and “letter to my younger self” edits. Popular among storytelling creators.
3. I’m Not Them – Them & I
   A fresh breakout with lyrics about individuality, used in glow-up edits, self-branding videos, and motivational short clips.
4. Fastlane – Chubz
   Hype energy track (+3 this week). Popular in sports edits, car culture TikToks, and transition-heavy clips under 15 seconds.
5. Estouração Automotiva – mc magrinho, DJ PABLO PS & DJ niko da zl
   Brazilian funk breaking into US mainstream TikTok. Trending in memes and skits with fast cuts, often paired with comedic captions.
6. Upside Down – Jack Johnson
   A 2000s throwback tied to “childhood nostalgia” edits. Great for family videos, beach montages, and lifestyle TikToks.
7. the life i desire – les & nilowth.
   Rising fast (+24). Dreamy and mellow, used for aesthetic montages, cozy daily routines, and photo journaling.
8. Bloom – ODESZA (Approved for business use)
   Ideal for brands — cinematic product reveals, ads, and lifestyle campaigns. Also trending in aesthetic travel reels.
9. Aww Yea – El Hitta
   Hip-hop energy track fueling meme humor, “unexpected punchline” edits, and text-overlay reaction clips.
10. Carefree Days – Peaceful Reveries
    A calm lo-fi background track used in study, journaling, and cozy content niches. Perfect for long-loop aesthetic edits.

Viral 50 (US) – Top 10 Songs

1. Not the Only One – Kevin Gates
   Emotional rap hook fueling storytelling TikToks and “POV” edits. Popular for relationship-centered and real-life confessions.
2. tower of memories – ivri
   Short, haunting audio (0:15) — often used in artistic edits, surreal transitions, and mood-heavy storytelling clips.
3. So Far So Fake – Pierce The Veil
   Emo/alt-rock resurgence. Driving trend in nostalgic edits, “throwback emo culture” memes, and teen angst POVs.
4. Fun (Soma Remix) – Cortisa Star
   Dance-friendly beat dominating challenge videos, sync transitions, and creator collabs.
5. Take Me Thru Dere – Metro Boomin, Quavo & Breskii
   High-energy rap collab trending in car culture, basketball edits, and hype reels.
6. Do It – Mykko Montana
   Classic hip-hop vibe making a comeback in meme edits and quick comedic transitions.
7. SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK – Joji
   Joji’s hit continues to trend, used in emotional edits, breakup POVs, and cinematic-style TikToks.
8. Sir, This Is A Cut Throat Fashion – Her Words Kill
   An alt-punk sound gaining popularity in edgy edits, fast-cuts, and creative short-form storytelling.
9. Lay It Down – Lloyd
   R&B throwback re-emerging in relationship TikToks, dance edits, and nostalgic “2000s love story” videos.
10. YAMS – Bhad Bhabie
    A chaotic, humorous sound fueling comedy skits and “out of context” meme edits.

Top 50 (US) – Top 10 Songs

1. Hold My Hand – Jess Glynne
   A mainstream anthem dominating TikTok’s Top 50. Creators use it for inspirational glow-ups, couple edits, and positive montages.
2. Take Me Thru Dere – Metro Boomin, Quavo & Breskii
   Double presence (also in Viral 50). Proves its wide appeal — used in sports, car edits, and hype challenges.
3. Tears – Sabrina Carpenter
   Emotional pop track trending with “sad girl edits,” emotional storytelling, and vocal lip-sync POVs.
4. I’m a Dog – Sister Tana1653 & Kevin Gates
   A playful, meme-driven track tied to pet edits, comedy, and personality-driven TikToks.
5. Meridian – ODESZA
   Cinematic and upbeat, popular for travel content, nature clips, and aesthetic slow-motion reels.
6. tower of memories – ivri
   Appearing across charts. Short, moody, and experimental — widely used in aesthetic micro-edits.
7. Fun (Soma Remix) – Cortisa Star
   Another crossover hit. The beat drives dance edits and community collabs.
8. Sir, This Is A Cut Throat Fashion – Her Words Kill
   Gaining traction in the alternative scene. Used in fashion TikToks, cosplay edits, and punk-style meme culture.
9. Don’t Hide – So Supa
   Smooth hip-hop/R&B crossover, trending in couple edits and “late night vibe” videos.
10. Breakin’ Dishes – Rihanna
    Classic Rihanna track resurging thanks to throwback edits, dance challenges, and “retro diva” memes.

Regional Breakdowns — Popular Lists

While the US charts set many global benchmarks, TikTok sound trends shift significantly by region. Here’s a look at what’s driving September 2025 across Japan, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, the UK, and Europe.

• UK = Nostalgia + meme culture + sped-up edits
• Europe = Emotional & artistic edits powered by phonk and slowed tracks
• Africa = Afrobeat foundation with global meme intrusions
• Middle East = Cultural fusion: Arabic + global rap + slowed edits
• Asia = K-pop, sped-up audios, and hip-hop crossovers

United Kingdom — Popular List Top 10

The UK mirrors US nostalgia (Rocky Mountain Way), but also thrives on meme-driven trends like delulu. Sped-up edits dominate Gen Z content.

1. Meby You Krezy – Apri Yani
2. I’m Not Them – Them & I
3. You’re Too Young (Sped Up) – Hiko
4. Rocky Mountain Way – Joe Walsh
5. You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile – Sia
6. I’ll Wait – Wes Nelson
7. How Was I Supposed to Know? – Xania Monet
8. Take My Breath Away – EZI
9. delulu – NESYA
10. For the Last Time – Emanuel Kane

Europe (France & Germany)

Europe leans toward moody edits and slowed phonk tracks, but pop powerhouses like Aya Nakamura and Nina Chuba keep balance.

France

• I’m Not Them – Them & I
• merci pour la douleur – Wallace Cleaver
• Phonk Slowed – Ariscca MPJ
• Love & Lové – Kim

Germany

• fantasmas – HUMBE
• Comportement – Aya Nakamura
• Fahr zur Hölle – Nina Chuba
• think of me once in a while (Sped Up) – blaze

Africa — Popular List Highlights

Afrobeat remains core, but gospel-style tracks (Letter To My Guys) and meme-fueled songs (10 over 10) show Africa’s mix of local + global virality.

Nigeria

• Hello – Aqyila
• Letter To My Guys – Boy Muller (business use)
• Isaka (6am) – Ciza & Jazzworx
• Real Love – Luna Starling
• 10 over 10 – Nasboi

Egypt

• fantasmas – HUMBE
• I’m Not Them – Them & I
• NARI NARI NARI / ناري ناري ناري – Saint Levant
• Boundless Worship – Josué Novais Piano Worship
• Approved for business use
• A Cartomante – Lux Fênix

Middle East — Popular List Highlights

Middle Eastern charts are some of the most eclectic — Arabic pop, Russian rap, Western hits, and slowed remixes all sit side by side.

UAE

• Estouração Automotiva – mc magrinho & DJ PABLO PS
• I’m Not Them – Them & I
• Luminary – Joel Sunny
• Upper Echelon – Travis Scott

Turkey

• Harb – akhras
• Meby You Krezy – Apri Yani
• Sevmek Bu mu – Haluk Bulut

Saudi Arabia

• KOTIK – Alexander Rybak
• Opp Bxtch – Certified Trapper
• Cleopatra – Полина Могил
• Dexter – Geek Music

Asia — Popular List Highlights

Asia is K-pop heavy (BTS, Jung Kook), but sped-up memes (thuy) and global hip-hop (Tyga, Doechii) keep the charts diverse.

Japan

• Gorof (Elixir) – Dur Dur Band
• Don’t Do That – Leellamarz & TOIL
• vlog, chill out, calm daily life – SUNNY HOOD STUDIO (business use)
• Matcha Boba – Becomfy
• デート – RADWIMPS

Indonesia

• LOS VOLTAJE – Sayfalse & Yb Yiasglood (business use)
• Calm Down – Rema
• Tokyo Drift – Xavier Wulf
• Dreamers – Jung Kook & BTS
• girls like me don’t cry (Sped Up) – thuy

Thailand

• Piano Chopin Deep BGM – RYOpianoforte (business use)
• VAI NO VAPOR – smasher (business use)
• Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
• Anxiety – Doechii
• Taste – Tyga

Why These Sounds Went Viral

TikTok doesn’t just make songs popular — it amplifies the exact audios that fit algorithms, memes, and seasonal culture shifts. Looking at September’s charts, we can see clear reasons behind the trends:

Algorithm-Friendly Structures

• Short, hook-heavy audios like “tower of memories – ivri” (15 seconds) and sped-up edits dominate because they keep users looping clips multiple times.
• Sounds with strong opening beats (Fastlane – Chubz, Tokyo Drift – Xavier Wulf) align with TikTok’s push toward 3–7 second attention-grabbing intros.

Meme & Challenge Culture

• Brazilian funk (Estouração Automotiva) keeps spreading globally because it’s tied to meme cuts and comedy skits.
• “delulu – NESYA” in the UK reflects a meme-to-mainstream pipeline, where slang-driven jokes get cemented into music trends.

Seasonal & Emotional Timing

• September = transition from summer → fall, and charts reflect it:
  • • Emotional ballads like “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind – Dolly Parton” and “Tears – Sabrina Carpenter” fit the seasonal mood of reflection.
    • Calm lifestyle tracks like “Carefree Days – Peaceful Reveries” and “vlog, chill out, calm daily life – SUNNY HOOD STUDIO” rise as students return to school routines.

Cross-Cultural Virality

• Afrobeat (Hello – Aqyila, Calm Down – Rema) surges in both Africa and Asia, proving TikTok is collapsing borders in music discovery.
• Middle East charts show a collision of Arabic hits, Russian rap, and Western pop — reflecting a truly hybrid TikTok culture.

Nostalgia Power

• Throwback tracks (Rocky Mountain Way – Joe Walsh, Upside Down – Jack Johnson, Breakin’ Dishes – Rihanna) highlight TikTok’s ability to revive songs from decades past by giving them new meme contexts.

Business-Use Approved Tracks

• Songs like “Bloom – ODESZA” or piano/lo-fi BGMs in Japan & Thailand are climbing because brands need safe, copyright-free options. This “ad-safe virality” trend is creating its own subculture of music visibility.

These songs didn’t rise randomly — they match TikTok’s algorithm rules, cultural jokes, seasonal moods, and global crossovers. That’s why a niche lo-fi beat in Japan, an Afrobeat hit in Nigeria, and an emo revival in the US can all trend at the same time.

Keep exploring: Why Certain TikTok Sounds Go Viral?

Tips for Using Trending Sounds Safely

Jumping on trending sounds can give you a quick boost — but if you don’t use them carefully, you risk copyright flags or even a shadowban. Here’s how to stay safe while still riding the wave:

• Check for Business-Use Approval
  • • Songs like “Bloom – ODESZA” or vlog BGM tracks in Japan/Thailand are approved for commercial use.
    • If you’re posting branded content or ads, stick to these. Non-cleared music may run, but it won’t monetize or could get muted later.
• Avoid Recycled Uploads
  • • Don’t re-use the same 10-second snippet that’s already over-saturated.
    • Instead, add your own spin — trim differently, layer sound effects, or sync transitions uniquely.
• Use Sounds in Context
  • • Match the sound to the vibe of your video. Using a hype rap track for a calm journaling video can confuse the algorithm and reduce watch time.
• Credit the Original Sound
  • • When available, use TikTok’s built-in sound library rather than uploading your own copy. This keeps you tied to the trend’s discovery funnel.
• Avoid Shadowban Triggers
  • • Linking trending sounds to banned/controversial hashtags can suppress reach.
    • Cross-check your hashtags against TikTok’s restricted list before posting. (See our Shadowban Guide for details → internal link to shadowban child blog.)
• Mix Trend With Evergreen
  • • Balance “trendy” clips with content that uses evergreen sounds or voiceovers. This builds stability in your account instead of relying on trends that may vanish next week.

Niche Applications — How Creators Use September’s Trending Sounds

Trending TikTok sounds aren’t just random — creators adapt them differently depending on their niche. Here’s how September’s top audios are fueling growth across beauty, sports, food, pet, travel, and entertainment.

Every niche adapts trending sounds differently — beauty relies on aesthetic BGMs, sports thrives on hype tracks, food and pets on memes, travel on cinematic music, and entertainment on high-energy beats.

Beauty

• Creators use “Matcha Boba – Becomfy” and other soft, aesthetic tracks to showcase skincare routines and makeup transformations.
• Fast beats like “Fastlane – Chubz” are synced with quick transition edits (before/after glow-ups, outfit swaps).
• Business-use BGMs from Japan and Thailand are perfect for brand collabs and product tutorials.

Sports

• Hype tracks such as “Take Me Thru Dere – Metro Boomin, Quavo & Breskii” and “Tokyo Drift – Xavier Wulf” dominate basketball, soccer, and car culture edits.
• Short audios with strong drops are perfect for highlight reels, boxing clips, or training montages.
• Regional crossovers (Afrobeat in Nigeria, Brazilian funk in Turkey/UAE) are fueling local sports challenges.

Food

• Calm lifestyle tracks like “Carefree Days – Peaceful Reveries” and “vlog, chill out, calm daily life – SUNNY HOOD STUDIO” are used in recipe walkthroughs and café aesthetics.
• Meme audios like “delulu – NESYA” in the UK are paired with playful food challenges or taste-testing trends.
• Slowed phonk tracks (France, Germany) are giving street food videos a moody, urban vibe.

Pets

• Fun meme tracks such as “Do It – Mykko Montana” or “Aww Yea – El Hitta” pair perfectly with chaotic pet moments.
• Emotional edits (dogs meeting owners, rescue stories) often use nostalgic tracks like “Upside Down – Jack Johnson.”
• Cute, upbeat tracks from Japan (Kids Sound, Otaku Hot Girl) dominate pet cosplay and “talking pet” trends.

Travel

• Cinematic tracks like “Meridian – ODESZA” or piano BGMs in Thailand dominate travel montages.
• Retro tracks (Rocky Mountain Way – Joe Walsh) give road trips and outdoor explorations a nostalgic edge.
• Cross-cultural hits (Calm Down – Rema, Hello – Aqyila) appear in airport transition videos and “day in another country” vlogs.

Entertainment (Comedy, Dance, Lifestyle)

• Brazilian funk (Estouração Automotiva) and sped-up meme sounds are the backbone of comedy skits.
• Dance creators lean on “Fun (Soma Remix – Cortisa Star)” and “Sailor Song – Gigi Perez” for choreography trends.
• Lifestyle and POV edits tie heavily into emotional tracks like “So Far So Fake – Pierce The Veil” or “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK – Joji.”

Quick Tips for Using September’s Trending Sounds

If you’re planning to jump on this month’s audio trends, here are some quick, actionable ways to do it right:

• Pair trending sounds with hooks in the first 3 seconds. Grab attention before the beat drops.
• Use trending audio with niche context. (e.g., beauty + chill lo-fi, sports + hype rap).
• Don’t rely only on one trend. Mix trending sounds with evergreen tracks for account stability.
• Post within 48 hours of spotting a sound rising. TikTok rewards early adopters.
• Repurpose the same sound across formats. (Reels, Shorts, TikTok) — multiplies reach.
• Watch for geo-variations. A sound trending in Japan or Nigeria today could hit the US chart next week.

Riding TikTok’s trending sounds can give you a quick visibility boost — but sustained growth comes from combining these trends with a long-term strategy. That’s where we come in.

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