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==Musical career== |
==Musical career== |
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In November 2020, Kim Dracula released a TikTok |
In November 2020, Kim Dracula released a TikTok cover of "[[Paparazzi (Lady Gaga song)|Paparazzi]]" by [[Lady Gaga]].<ref name=20Minuten>{{cite news |author=<!--staff writer--> |date=13 January 2021 |title=Une reprise qui a surpris et séduit |url=https://www.20min.ch/fr/story/top-10-des-morceaux-les-plus-streames-sur-spotify-306510202176 |url-status=live |language=fr |work=[[20 Minuten]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113145439/https://www.20min.ch/fr/story/top-10-des-morceaux-les-plus-streames-sur-spotify-306510202176 |archive-date=13 January 2021 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> The song was subsequently released to [[Spotify]] on 11 December 2020.<ref name=Kompas>{{cite news |last=Wihangga |first=Felisitas Dhwani |date=20 January 2021 |title=Lirik Lagu Paparazzi dari Kim Dracula yang Trending di Spotify |url=https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2021/01/20/104000866/lirik-lagu-paparazzi-dari-kim-dracula-yang-trending-di-spotify |url-status=live |language=id |work=[[Kompas]] |location=Jakarta |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120093653/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2021/01/20/104000866/lirik-lagu-paparazzi-dari-kim-dracula-yang-trending-di-spotify |archive-date=20 January 2021 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> Their "Paparazzi" cover acquired viral popularity within months, with six million views on [[YouTube]],<ref name=Eska>{{cite news |last=Kluziewicz |first=Maksymilian |date=14 January 2021 |title=TikTok - stary hit Lady Gagi rządzi w apce! Kto śpiewa metalową wersję Paparazzi? |url=https://www.eska.pl/news/paparazzi-kim-dracula-lady-gaga-tik-tok-piosenki-aa-6CsT-x2Nq-JZ93.html |url-status=live |language=pl |work=[[Radio Eska]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123120220/https://www.eska.pl/news/paparazzi-kim-dracula-lady-gaga-tik-tok-piosenki-aa-6CsT-x2Nq-JZ93.html |archive-date=23 January 2021 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> thirteen million plays on Spotify,<ref name=LouderSoundFeb2020>{{cite magazine |last=Thomas |first=Jen |date=9 February 2021 |title=10 musical TikTok artists you should be following right now |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/10-musical-tiktok-artists-you-should-be-following-right-now |url-status=live |magazine=[[Louder Sound]] |publisher=Future plc |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209124318/https://www.loudersound.com/features/10-musical-tiktok-artists-you-should-be-following-right-now |archive-date=9 February 2021 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> and use in over 60,000 TikTok clips<ref name=Billboard>{{cite magazine |last=Zellner |first=Xander |date=5 January 2021 |title=CJ Hits No. 1 on Emerging Artists Chart as 'Whoopty' Reaches the Hot 100's Top 40 |url=https://www.billboard.com/index.php/articles/business/chart-beat/9506993/cj-tops-emerging-artists-chart |url-status=live |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109194555/https://www.billboard.com/index.php/articles/business/chart-beat/9506993/cj-tops-emerging-artists-chart |archive-date=9 January 2021 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> before the end of the year. The runaway success of the song propelled Kim Dracula to fourth-most followed Australian TikTok music artist of 2020, trailing [[Sia (musician)|Sia]], [[Iggy Azalea]], and [[Mia Rodriguez]].<ref name=TheMusic2020>{{cite magazine |author=<!--staff writer--> |date=2 December 2020 |title=The Biggest Aussie Music Acts On TikTok This Year Revealed |url=https://themusic.com.au/news/tiktok-top-australian-music-artists-2020/43b_9_b5-Ps/03-12-20/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[The Music (magazine)|The Music]] |publisher=Street Press Australia |archive-url=http://archive.today/2021.10.07-153716/https://themusic.com.au/news/tiktok-top-australian-music-artists-2020/43b_9_b5-Ps/03-12-20/ |archive-date=7 October 2021 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref><ref name=TheMusicNetwork2020>{{cite magazine |last=Eliezer |first=Christie |date=3 December 2020 |title=How the TikTok universe created its own Australian stars in 2020 |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/tiktok-australia-2020-review/ |url-status=live |magazine=[[The Music Network]] |publisher=Take 2 Media |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202214309/https://themusicnetwork.com/tiktok-australia-2020-review/ |archive-date=2 December 2020 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> |
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Upon achieving one million plays of their "Paparazzi" cover, Kim Dracula uploaded a celebratory TikTok video with the caption "This is only the beginning ❤️".<ref name=LouderSoundFeb2020 /> In January 2021, "Paparazzi" entered Spotify's Global Viral 50 chart, where it reached as high as number 4 on 13 January.<ref name=20Minuten /><ref name=Kompas /> The same month, Kim Dracula opened at number 47 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Twitter Real-Time|Emerging Artists]] chart, fueled mostly by the success of "Paparazzi" which entered the [[Hot Rock & Alternative Songs]] chart at number 31.<ref name=Billboard /> |
Upon achieving one million plays of their "Paparazzi" cover, Kim Dracula uploaded a celebratory TikTok video with the caption "This is only the beginning ❤️".<ref name=LouderSoundFeb2020 /> In January 2021, "Paparazzi" entered Spotify's Global Viral 50 chart, where it reached as high as number 4 on 13 January.<ref name=20Minuten /><ref name=Kompas /> The same month, Kim Dracula opened at number 47 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Billboard Twitter Real-Time|Emerging Artists]] chart, fueled mostly by the success of "Paparazzi" which entered the [[Hot Rock & Alternative Songs]] chart at number 31.<ref name=Billboard /> |
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Revision as of 07:26, 21 December 2021
Kim Dracula | |
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| Birth name | Samuel Wellings |
| Born | 1998 or 1999 (age 24–25)[1] |
| Origin | Hobart, TAS, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Samuel Wellings (born c. 1999), known professionally as Kim Dracula, is an Australian trap metal/hardcore music artist from Hobart, Tasmania whose songs have achieved popularity on TikTok.[2] They are known both for original work and for metal covers of songs not typically associated with the genre.
Kim Dracula is also the vocalist of Australian heavy metal band Jesterpose, which released the EP COVID-19 in 2020.[3]
Musical career
In November 2020, Kim Dracula released a TikTok cover of "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga.[4] The song was subsequently released to Spotify on 11 December 2020.[5] Their "Paparazzi" cover acquired viral popularity within months, with six million views on YouTube,[6] thirteen million plays on Spotify,[7] and use in over 60,000 TikTok clips[8] before the end of the year. The runaway success of the song propelled Kim Dracula to fourth-most followed Australian TikTok music artist of 2020, trailing Sia, Iggy Azalea, and Mia Rodriguez.[9][10]
Upon achieving one million plays of their "Paparazzi" cover, Kim Dracula uploaded a celebratory TikTok video with the caption "This is only the beginning ❤️".[7] In January 2021, "Paparazzi" entered Spotify's Global Viral 50 chart, where it reached as high as number 4 on 13 January.[4][5] The same month, Kim Dracula opened at number 47 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart, fueled mostly by the success of "Paparazzi" which entered the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart at number 31.[8]
By April 2021, Kim Dracula's "Paparazzi" cover had 13.4 million views on TikTok, 33 million views on YouTube, and 55 million listens on Spotify, while Kim Dracula had ascended to becoming the second most followed Australian TikTok personality, with only Sia having more followers.[3]
Discography
Singles
- As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [8] | |||
| "Killdozer" | 2020 | – | non-album singles |
| "1800-CLOSE-UR-EYES" | – | ||
| "Say Please!" | – | ||
| "Paparazzi" | –[A] |
Notes
- As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "The Bard's Last Note" (Ricky Desktop featuring Kim Dracula) | 2020 | non-album single |
| "Vinny Rotten" (SosMula featuring Kim Dracula) | 2021 | 13 Songs 2 Die 2 |
References
- ^ Eliezer, Christie (6 January 2021). "The A-Z of music in 2021: How the industry will bounce back from a disastrous year". Beat Magazine. Furst Media. Archived from the original on 6 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "The Top 100 TikTok Creators, Trends And Videos In 2020". B&T Magazine. The Misfits Media Company Pty Limited. 3 December 2020. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
{{cite magazine}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 18 January 2021 suggested (help) - ^ a b Dale, Jessica (26 April 2021). "Meet The Upcoming Aussie Who Is One Of The Most Followed Artists On TikTok". The Music. Archived from the original on 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Une reprise qui a surpris et séduit". 20 Minuten (in French). 13 January 2021. Archived from the original on 13 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b Wihangga, Felisitas Dhwani (20 January 2021). "Lirik Lagu Paparazzi dari Kim Dracula yang Trending di Spotify". Kompas (in Indonesian). Jakarta. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Kluziewicz, Maksymilian (14 January 2021). "TikTok - stary hit Lady Gagi rządzi w apce! Kto śpiewa metalową wersję Paparazzi?". Radio Eska (in Polish). Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b Thomas, Jen (9 February 2021). "10 musical TikTok artists you should be following right now". Louder Sound. Future plc. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d Zellner, Xander (5 January 2021). "CJ Hits No. 1 on Emerging Artists Chart as 'Whoopty' Reaches the Hot 100's Top 40". Billboard. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ "The Biggest Aussie Music Acts On TikTok This Year Revealed". The Music. Street Press Australia. 2 December 2020. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- ^ Eliezer, Christie (3 December 2020). "How the TikTok universe created its own Australian stars in 2020". The Music Network. Take 2 Media. Archived from the original on 2 December 2020. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
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