Why Gen Z Keeps Making Old Songs Go Viral

Old songs are making a comeback… and Gen Z is the reason why.

From Running Up That Hill to It’s a Wrap, TikTok is turning forgotten deep cuts and underrated bops into full-blown cultural moments. But why now? Why these songs? And how did a 2001 disco track end up on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024??

In this video, we’re deep-diving into the viral resurrection of:
✨ Running Up That Hill – Kate Bush
✨ Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift
✨ Murder on the Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis-Bextor
✨ It’s a Wrap – Mariah Carey
✨ Someone to Call My Lover – Janet Jackson

This isn’t just about nostalgia. This is about aesthetics, TikTok edits, meme culture, and delayed justice for pop legends. Gen Z is literally rewriting music history and giving these songs the shine they always deserved.

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