The Rise of 'PPAP' to Viral Fame: A Journey from Apple to Pineapple

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Released on August 25, 2016, as a music video on YouTube, 'PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen)' by Pikotaro became an overnight sensation and one of the most viral videos in history. The song's creator, Daimaou Kosaka, a Japanese comedian, took inspiration from his childhood experiences growing up in Japan's largest apple-producing region, Aomori Prefecture.

As it turns out, Kosaka was sitting at home when he picked up a pen and started writing the tune while listening to the melody. The song's catchy chorus, which spans F#3 to C#5, features Pikotaro's unique vocals in the key of C minor with a common time tempo of 136 beats per minute.

The viral sensation was not limited to Japan alone; it gained international recognition and charted at number 6 on the Japan Hot 100 Year-end Chart. The song even became the shortest single to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, holding that record for a brief period before being broken by Kid Cudi's 'Beautiful Trip' in 2017.

PPAP also spawned numerous parodies, with many newspapers and online media outlets dubbing it as the new 'Gangnam Style.' As of April 2023, the official music video has garnered over 154 million views on YouTube. It's a testament to the song's enduring popularity that it remains one of the most-watched videos online.

The song's title, 'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen,' might seem nonsensical at first glance, but it's a clever play on words that has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. With its quirky charm and infectious melody, it's no wonder PPAP has become a beloved classic in the world of music.

For those interested in experiencing the viral sensation for themselves, you can download the latest version of PPAP on your Apple device and enjoy this iconic tune that has taken the internet by storm.