EPISODE · Oct 24, 2023 · 6 MIN
You Can Buy Everything But You Can’t Buy Love
from Lines of TikTok · host Zara Voss
Joseph Anthony Somers-Morales, better known by his stage name SoMo, is an American singer and songwriter hailing from Texas. Born on September 11, 1987, he embarked on his musical journey in 2009 by recording covers in Denton, Texas. He gained notable attention through YouTube, where his cover mash-up of Drake's "Take Care" in 2011 attracted a vast audience, garnering over 300 million views on the platform. SoMo's music, a blend of R&B and pop, further propelled him to stardom with his 2013 platinum hit single "Ride". His song "You Can Buy Everything" has recently captured the TikTok audience, becoming a viral sensation. The song is featured in over 405.9K videos on TikTok, showcasing its popularity within the platform's community. Users have created their own videos with the song, exploring various themes, making it a popular choice for content creation on TikTok. The song, released in 2022, is available on Spotify and has also found its way to YouTube, where a lyric video has garnered over 2.1 million views, indicating a broader appreciation beyond TikTok. This viral traction exemplifies the engaging nature of SoMo's music and its resonance with a diverse audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Joseph Anthony Somers-Morales, better known by his stage name SoMo, is an American singer and songwriter hailing from Texas. Born on September 11, 1987, he embarked on his musical journey in 2009 by recording covers in Denton, Texas. He gained notable attention through YouTube, where his cover mash-up of Drake's "Take Care" in 2011 attracted a vast audience, garnering over 300 million views on the platform. SoMo's music, a blend of R&B and pop, further propelled him to stardom with his 2013 platinum hit single "Ride". His song "You Can Buy Everything" has recently captured the TikTok audience, becoming a viral sensation. The song is featured in over 405.9K videos on TikTok, showcasing its popularity within the platform's community. Users have created their own videos with the song, exploring various themes, making it a popular choice for content creation on TikTok. The song, released in 2022, is available on Spotify and has also found its way to YouTube, where a lyric video has garnered over 2.1 million views, indicating a broader appreciation beyond TikTok. This viral traction exemplifies the engaging nature of SoMo's music and its resonance with a diverse audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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