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“when i've been making music for 6+ years & this is the song that blew me up (kinda)”
@twangyang · 55K followers
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A musician sits in front of a laptop, closing it in frustration, then opening it again and reacting with a mix of surprise and mild disbelief to a song playing. On-screen text indicates this is the song that 'blew him up' after years of making music.
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14.8%
Engagement
85/100
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Why it worked
The video taps into the relatable experience of unexpected success after long effort, creating a sense of irony and humor. The on-screen text immediately sets up a narrative, and the creator's expressive reaction, combined with the catchy music, makes it engaging. It leverages the 'struggle to success' trope, which resonates with many viewers, especially aspiring creators.
Relatable narrative of unexpected successEngaging creator reactionClear on-screen text for contextCatchy background audio
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