Madeline the Person is a 19-year-old singer/songwriter from Houston, Texas who started posting original songs and music covers on TikTok. She was recently named on YouTube as a trending “Artist on the Rise” thanks to her new single, “MEAN!” Now, she has become a large phenomenon throughout social media, with almost a million videos on TikTok that are using her song.
In addition to the single, Madeline the Person has also released another EP titled, Chapter 2: The Shedding. The songs in this album all fit into the category of alternative pop. Similar to her song, “MEAN!“, these songs contain deep messages regarding her personal experiences. With this, her popularity started to increase throughout social media platforms and resulted in her getting discovered by Warner Records. This shows how the music industry is slowly changing due to the number of new artists that are now being discovered through social media.
Madeline the Person Viral Single “MEAN!”
Madeline the Person’s new single, “MEAN!”, has become popular due to many reasons. One of the most prominent reasons is that it conveys such a powerful message. The song signifies the importance of standing up against people who bring negativity. In addition to the message, the song has a beautiful melody.
During the chorus, you can hear her vocals being layered in a way that gives the song an ethereal quality. She also sings both very high and low notes, showcasing her talent as a singer. This song has now created a well-known trend on TikTok where influencers address the people who have hurt them personally while lip-syncing the lyrics.
“One thing I like about me is that I’m nothing like you and I never will be.”
Madeline the Person, “MEAN!”
This trend portrays people coming to terms with negative situations. It allows influencers on social media to be more vulnerable and share their stories. Influencers sharing their vulnerability is not a common occurrence throughout these platforms, which may be a component of why this trend has become so popular.
