“Splendid” Begins Taking Over TikTok As Dance Trend Explodes Across The UK
- Roland Iyekekpolor
- May 14
- 2 min read
Osaze & Marcus See Massive Growth Around Viral Sound
What started as a simple relaunch campaign has quickly turned into something much bigger for South London duo Osaze & Marcus.
Over recent weeks, the pair’s track “Splendid” has rapidly gained momentum across TikTok, with the song’s dance challenge spreading far beyond their existing fanbase and beginning to trend amongst young audiences across the UK.
At the centre of the explosion is the now-recognisable dance attached to the song, with supporters posting videos from schools, colleges, football pitches, shopping centres and public spaces nationwide. What initially began within the duo’s local community in Sutton has now expanded into a growing online movement.
The sound has already surpassed 10,000 TikTok creations, marking a major milestone in the song’s growth and becoming one of the biggest moments of Osaze & Marcus’ career so far.
A Grassroots Trend Turning National
One of the most notable aspects of the trend has been how organically it has developed. Rather than relying on major influencer campaigns or paid promotion, much of the growth has come directly from young supporters consistently reposting the sound and creating their own versions of the dance.
Across TikTok Lives and social media, the duo have continued interacting heavily with fans, reposting videos and encouraging more people to join the challenge. The community-driven approach has helped create a strong connection between the artists and their growing audience.
Supporters from cities across the country have now participated in the trend, helping “Splendid” move beyond a local South London anthem into a much wider UK youth culture moment.
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Momentum Building Rapidly
The increasing traction around “Splendid” has also started bringing new attention to Osaze & Marcus themselves, with social media pages, music supporters and local influencers beginning to discuss the duo online.
As the challenge continues spreading, the song’s recognisable melody and replay value have made it increasingly difficult to ignore across TikTok feeds.
The rapid growth has also translated into rising streaming numbers and growing anticipation around future releases from the brothers.
Speaking during recent TikTok Lives, Osaze & Marcus thanked supporters for continuing to push the sound and helping the movement grow naturally.
“We appreciate everyone supporting the challenge,” the duo said. “It’s crazy seeing people from all over doing the dance.”
A Major Moment For The Duo
For Osaze & Marcus, the success of “Splendid” represents an important turning point in their journey.
After years of independently building their audience through performances, local support and consistent releases, the duo are now beginning to experience their first genuine nationwide viral moment.
While still early in the campaign, the momentum surrounding “Splendid” continues to grow daily, with more creators, supporters and new listeners discovering the song across social media.
As anticipation builds around what comes next, one thing is becoming increasingly clear — Osaze & Marcus are beginning to move far beyond their local beginnings.
(25 March 2026)
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