The song's success was even more impressive when you consider the fact that Tove Lo's vocals on the track are more melodic than the original's, and that the song is more danceable as a result
Despite the fact that the new track didn't make the list, “We Are Your Friends” has already become a viral hit on YouTube. The slow-boiled-chicken-lovers' lament was first discovered on YouTube on May 6, and since then has amassed more than 3.7 million views. The song's popularity on YouTube has even led to a remix, as Peking Duk's version of the song has been viewed over 1.4 million times.
With more than 1.1 million views, the song “Closer” by Mura Masa is already the most popular YouTube song on YouTube. The “Korean pop princess” performed the hook on this music track, which samples her vocals, in a New York City restaurant on May 6. The song then topped the charts in several countries, including the U.K., Germany and Sweden, but not the U.S. thanks to its NSFW lyrics.
The song “No Fear” by Zara Larsson is also a YouTube hit, as it's been viewed more than 3.6 million times. The song's catchy chorus and minimalist production earned the song a Top 40 spot in both Sweden and the U.K. Larsson, who was 18 at the time the song was released in 2017, has said that the song was written about her feelings toward death, which helped her create something meaningful for her listeners.
The song “No More Drama” by Kyary Pamyu is the most-viewed remix of the year on YouTube. The track's electronic influences and danceability are what won it over listeners, with the song having been streamed more than 1.7 million times. That's more than 10 times more views than the same song had in its original version.