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Older music has been getting a second life on TikTok, data shows

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This year set a new high for use of old tracks on British TikTok posts, with 19 out of 50 top tracks this year .

The trend is also global, with 20 out of the top 50 tracks worldwide coming from back catalogues.

The biggest UK hit is Champagne Coast by British artist Devonté Hynes , recording under the name Blood Orange , released in 2011 .

Blood Orange Champagne Coast is the top back catalogue track on TikTok this year .

Alphaville Forever Young was a revival hit this year with Forever Young .

Natasha Bedingfield's Unwritten is now their most streamed song ever.

Christina Aguilera's Genie in a Bottle boosted by a number of TikTok trends including one based on snacks.

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