Nathan Evans And The 'wellerman Song' Phenomenon On Tiktok: Why Is It A Hit?

Nathan Evans is one of those artists who are born from a phenomenon. In the case of the Scotsman, it was through his Wellerman Song , a sea shanty that has conquered the users of the TikTok platform. So much so that it has a remix with 220 KID and Billen Ted.

But why has it become a success? In LOS40 Dance we have chatted with the singer to learn more about his life and his career, and he has also revealed to us the reason why no one can resist this topic. Collect millions and millions of reproductions on digital platforms.

He assures that his passion for music began when he was very young. "I have played the guitar since I was eight years old. I have been singing since the same age I think. It is something that I have always wanted to do," he declared in the interview. And is that Nathan is a music lover. "I like to listen to everything. I give everything an opportunity," he confesses.

Born in Airdrie, a town east of Glasgow, our protagonist considers himself a fan of Ed Sheeran's music, although there is one song that he can't stop listening to right now, which is Rod Wave's Street Runner . "It's very good," he says.

The success on TikTok comes after collecting millions and millions of views on his cover. A cover that ended up becoming a song and a worldwide hit. This has caused Evans to receive messages from all over the world, including from a few celebrities and well-known faces. He has played with the mystery and has preferred to keep the names to himself, but emphasizes that they have been very kind with their words.

And here is the big question: what does Wellerman Song have to succeed around the world? "Meaning. Brings everyone together, puts a smile on your face," Nathan explains. In addition, he assures that in the times of pandemic that we all live, listening to a song that lifts your spirits is something we seek, and this song of pirates has it. He, for the moment, confesses to us that he has not tired of listening to it or singing it.

But nobody made it easy for our protagonist. Although his success is the cause of a phenomenon, had it not been for him, he would have had to think deeply about his future in music. That is why, if he had the opportunity to change something in the industry, it would be "the accessibility for young people to become an artist."

Tom & Jerry are his favorite cartoons. He is not very good at cooking and his favorite sport is soccer. Ah! And he's obsessed with the music of Dermot Kennedy. Nathan doesn't regret anything he did, as it happened for some reason. But what would Nathan Evans say to Nathan Evans if he ran into him on the street? Well, "he's a normal boy." "I hope that's what people think of me," he confesses.

The Scotsman is not yet aware of the phenomenon that he has created himself and that has traveled all over the planet. But this is only the beginning of a promising musical career that aims to flood with new successes and achievements. And you, are you willing to accompany him?