Top 5 Jojo Siwa Songs That Defined Her Career
Jojo Siwa rose to fame as a child celebrity thanks to her appearances on the acclaimed reality shows, Dance Moms and Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition. Now 21, she is also celebrated for her uplifting pop tracks that promote self-acceptance and personal expression.
Her remarkable dance skills, paired with engaging lyrics, have attracted a substantial fanbase and numerous awards. Her popular music video for “Boomerang,”released in May 2016, has clocked over 1 billion views on YouTube.
As she transitioned into a music career, her debut single “Karma”reached an impressive number 5 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Jojo has received three Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards and has been nominated for several Children’s and Family Emmy Awards.
Disclaimer: This ranking reflects the YouTube views at the time of writing.
Top Jojo Siwa Songs to Check Out in 2024: BOOMERANG, Kid in a Candy Store, and More
1. BOOMERANG (1,011,601,165 YouTube views)
Released in May 2016, “BOOMERANG”is Jojo Siwa’s inaugural single, co-written by Jojo along with Heather Miley, Griffith Frank, and Jordan Richman.
This bubblegum pop anthem tackles the issue of bullying, encouraging listeners to rise above the critics and stay true to themselves.
The opening lines communicate this resilient theme:
“They can keep talking their talk/ But I’ma keep walking my walk/ And I won’t hear a so-ound (Hey, hey)/ Yeah, they’re just trying to see/ If they can get the best of me/ Well, not this time aro-ound (Hey, hey),”
With sales exceeding two million units, this energetic track has been certified two-times platinum by the RIAA.
2. Kid In A Candy Store (282,935,207 YouTube views)
The bridge encapsulates this uplifting sentiment:
“The world is ours (Is ours)/ Like a cookie jar (Cookie jar)/ Just gotta reach in and grab it (Grab it)/ Anything you want you can have it (Hey),”
This track received a gold certification from the RIAA on October 21, 2019.
3. D.R.E.A.M. (217,954,431 YouTube views)
“D.R.E.A.M.”serves as the lead single from Jojo Siwa’s first mini-album, D.R.E.A.M. The Music, which was launched on November 16, 2018. The writing credits include Nikki Era, Doug Davis, Susan Paroff, and Jojo Siwa herself.
This track focuses on themes of determination, hope, and self-exploration.
A portion of the first verse reflects these core concepts:
“Every day is different, but my dream is still the same/ Every day I wake up saying, ‘Let’s go win the game’ (Woo-hoo)/ Something’s gonna happen here, but I don’t know what it is (What?)/ Something’s gonna happen and I think it’s really big (Oh, yeah),”
The music video for this single has garnered over 200 million views on YouTube, making it one of her standout visual pieces.
4. Hold the Drama (181,518,372 YouTube views)
“Hold the Drama”emphasizes the importance of avoiding negativity and conflict. In this song, Jojo highlights her choice to prioritize a joyous lifestyle over harmful drama.
Here’s how the opening verse goes:
“It’s so crazy, crazy, crazy/ When they serve you with drama/ I won’t play it, play it, play it/ I just do what I wanna/ You could take a pic if you’d like to/ But you better be quick ’cause I might move,”
This energetic dance number was launched in May 2017, with contributions from Siwa, Joachim Svare, Joleen Belle, Melanie Joy, and Fontana among the writing team. The song received a gold certification by the RIAA in October 2019.
5. High Top Shoes (102,259,149 YouTube views)
This lively pop track champions self-expression and celebrates the emotional connections we have to personal items.
The chorus beautifully conveys the spirit:
“My high-top shoes/ Make me do what I do/ Put me in a good mood/ Make me think about you/ My high-top shoes,”
“High Top Shoes”has gained significant traction, achieving over one hundred million views on YouTube, marking it as one of Jojo’s most-watched videos to date.
Additional popular tracks from Jojo Siwa include “Karma,””Every Girl’s A Super Girl,”and “Only Getting Better.”
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