Viral songs: Transgression

7 viral songs: Transgression, traced from the first post to the peak with sources. 43% started on Audio. Median 6 days from first post to peak.

Cases
7
Median Spread Score
50
Most started on
Audio43%
First post to peak
6 days

By mechanic

All85Controversy34Response chain33Sound or audio meme32Challenge22Maker origin12Underdog11Creator relay9Identity badge9Real-world spectacle8Remixable template7Transgression7Revival6Pairing6

MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)

60
Lil Nas X - MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) (Official Video)

1.1M impressions

OK Go: The One Moment video

55
24M views · 103 reactions | Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy our new video for "The One Moment." A million thanks to our partners at Morton Salt #WalkHerWalk. | OK Go

1.1B impressions

Thrift Shop

51
Thrift Shop: cover art

58M impressions

U2 “Songs of Innocence” iTunes giveaway

50
Songs Of Innocence

28K sold

Beyoncé (2013 surprise album)

45
BEYONCÉ by Beyoncé on Apple Music

1.3M sold

Hum Hain Happy / 6 Pack Band

42
Hum Hain Happy - 6 Pack Band

2M views

Radiohead “In Rainbows” pay-what-you-want

37
In Rainbows cover art on Radiohead’s official W.A.S.T.E. store.

3M sold

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