The Viral TikTok Song “Dubidubidu” Is Actually 21 Years Old
If you have a TikTok account, you’ve likely come across the viral audio of a song that goes, “anything else dubi dubi dada dada, magical my dubi dubi, bum, bum.” This catchy tune has already accumulated millions of interactions and is one of the most used on the platform at the moment. Despite being featured in videos of cats and pets, the origin of the song has sparked curiosity among Internet users.
The song, actually called “Dubidubidu,” was released 21 years ago by a young Chilean girl named Christell. Now 26 years old, she recently reappeared after her song went viral on TikTok in 2024. Christell Jasmine Rodriguez Carrillo, better known as Christell, gained fame as a singer of children’s songs at a young age and “Dubidubidu” is one of her early hits.
In a recent video shared on TikTok, Christell introduced herself and expressed her gratitude to the fans who have enjoyed her song. She revealed that the song has not only gone viral on TikTok but has also made it to the top 50 viral playlists on Spotify. This surprise appearance and update from Christell caused a stir among Internet users, who were amazed to learn that the song is actually more than two decades old.
Christell, born in Talcahuano, Chile, released four studio albums in the early 2000s and has not left music behind completely. She continues to record music, with her EP “Evolution” in 2017 and “The Beginning” in 2020. After her recent viralization and appearance on social networks, her followers have expressed their ongoing support and love for her music.
The resurgence of “Dubidubidu” and the rediscovery of Christell by a new generation of fans show that good music transcends time and continues to bring joy to people around the world.