Who sang the “ooh wee tiktok song”?
William Burgess 
by SMF· Published · Updated
TikTok isn’t just playing a role in making songs popular; it’s practically become a hit factory. From viral dance routines to catchy hooks that get stuck in your head, it’s totally reshaping the way songs become popular.
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The song’s title “Makeba” refers to none other than South African singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba, often known as Mama Africa. Jain pays tribute to Makeba and her impact on music and activism through this song.
This song, which was released in 2015, was actually the song that really put Jain on the international map. The song was featured in a Levi’s ad and then blew up all over the world.
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Born as Jeanne Galice on February 7, 1992, this French singer-songwriter is best known by her stage name, Jain. The name comes from Jainism, a religion she got introduced to when she lived in Congo. It emphasizes peace and harmony between all living beings, and it’s a vibe that totally comes through in her music.
Jain’s had a pretty wild life. She was born in Toulouse, France, but her family moved around a lot when she was a kid. She’s lived in Dubai, Congo, and Abu Dhabi. All these diverse cultures have influenced her music, giving it this really cool global sound that you just can’t help but dance to!
She started making music when she was super young. She got her first drum set at 7 and was creating her own rhythms by the time she was 9. But the big break came when she moved back to France for high school and began posting her music on MySpace (oh, the good old days!).
Her debut album, “Zanaka,” dropped in 2015 and people went crazy for it. It went double platinum in France and her single “Come” topped the charts. Then she followed up with her second album “Souldier” in 2018 which was another big hit.
