The trend of sped-up music is not just limited to TikTok; it’s solidified its place in recreational listening. We no longer just want the best songs, we want the best bits of the best songs ...

The top song on TikTok in 2023 among U.S. users was “Collide (more sped up)” by Justine Skye, according to TikTok’s year-end report recapping the most popular trends, songs and content creators.

On TikTok, one of the latest music trends is speeding up popular songs. And now, fans are demanding that artists comply with their expectations for speedy sounds. In one recent controversy, Grammy ...

But, most of these sped-up versions, save for a few, feel the same: The songs are often pitched up ever so slightly, sometimes resulting in the shift from a minor key to a major.