2023 was the year we learned a new life hack (or two!), laughed out loud – and couldn’t stop thinking about the Roman Empire. Their global community of over 1 billion people continues to come together to connect on TikTok, positively influencing culture and impacting lives.
From foolproof recipes to funny skits, throwback tracks and thriving small businesses, the TikTok community continued creating, connecting and celebrating authenticity on TikTok throughout 2023. In Canada, we learned how to pick the perfect watermelon, found “the keys to my beamer” and helped sell out the sweet treats from local small businesses.
“Year on TikTok 2023 is a way for us to honour some of the standout moments that have happened on TikTok throughout the year. It’s a window into stories that have inspired, entertained and educated over 1 billion people around the world. Thank you for another year of bringing joy to our community and sharing your creativity with us,” said Adam Presser, Head of Operations, TikTok.
In the last five years, TikTok has become the home for music discovery and place for artists at all stages in their journey, from emerging artists to global superstars. Today we celebrate the artists and tracks that shaped TikTok in 2023. This includes the top songs that soundtracked the year, the most viewed Canadian artists.
Join us as we stroll down memory lane and look back on an incredible year that saw us learning, laughing, inspiring, imagining, entertaining and exploring – as we scroll back to this year’s most memorable trends, creators and moments with our community.
- The Hitmakers (biggest Canadian artists)
- Lauren Spencer Smith (@laurenspencersmith): This year, TikTok fell in love with the heartbreak connoisseur all over again.
- Alexander Stewart (@alexanderstewart): Alexander has a knack for letting everyone know it’s okay to also put their feelings on the table too – the good, bad and ugly.
- Dax (@thatsdax): Dax effortlessly flows between worlds and has created a safe space for sobriety, faith and pride within his music.
- Ashley Sienna (@ashleysienna): Ashley has re-imagined her music journey to be not just one of moody alt-pop music, but one that also allows the community to have a soundtrack to manifest their own.
- Walk Off The Earth (@walkofftheearth): Walk Off the Earth continue to bring us content – and music – that’s out of this world.
- Tate McRae (@tatemcrae): Maybe we’re greedy, but pop sensation Tate McRae continues to capture both the spicy and sweet sides of music lovers on TikTok.
- Crash Adams (@crashadamsmusic): Although Crash Adams spent the better part of the year speaking to and singing for strangers in public, those strangers turned into millions of friends and fans on TikTok very quickly.
- Connor Price (@connorprice__):Whether playing multiple characters in his videos or taking us on a global talent search, Connor keeps us on our toes with for his next move.
- Tiagz (@iamtiagz): One thing is for sure, Tigaz’s music is full of flavour.
- Faouzia (@faouziaofficial): Faouzia has kept us in “La La La” land all year long.
- The Playlist (biggest songs in Canada)
- “Her Way” (Sped Up) – PARTYNEXTDOOR
- “Eyes Closed” – Ed Sheeran
- “Collide (more sped up)” – Justine Skye
- “Cupid – Twin Ver – Sped Up Version” – FIFTY FIFTY
- “Boy’s A Liar Pt. 2″ – PinkPantheress & Ice Spice
- “Makeba” – Jain
- “Swalla” – Jason Derulo
- “Beauty And A Beat” – Justin Bieber
- “Paint The Town Red” – Doja Cat
- What It Is (Solo Version) – Doechii
