Think YouTubers are just content creators? Think again! We're diving into the surprising musical talents of some of your favorite internet stars who can actually sing. Prepare to be shocked by these unexpected vocal performances that will make you see these creators in a whole new light!
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00:00From the screen, to the ring, to the pen, to the king.
00:03Where's my crown? That's my bling. Always call me when I ring.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most popular YouTube creators who shocked the world with their singing chops.
00:15You might remember why you used to love me, love me.
00:21Number 10. The Paul Brothers.
00:24Logan and Jake Paul are best known for their wrestling and boxing careers,
00:28especially after the younger one fought Mike Tyson.
00:32However, a few years back, they were a menace on YouTube.
00:36From striking up controversy in a foreign country to beefing between each other,
00:40they were never not trending.
00:42What was most surprising amid all the drama was the discography that came out of it.
00:46I cannot be outdone. Jake Paul is number one. It's every day, bro. It's every day, bro.
00:52For Jake, it started when he dissed his ex, Alyssa Violet, in It's Every Day, Bro in 2017.
00:59And Logan has been releasing tracks since 2016, but drew attention when he dissed Jake back.
01:05They later made up, also through song.
01:08While Jake goes for more rap-heavy material, Logan's got some vocals.
01:12Yes, even without the auto-tune.
01:14Girl, what you trying to do? Cause I don't got a clue. No, I ain't no Scooby-Doo.
01:19Let me help you.
01:21Number nine, Kayla Nicole.
01:23Also known as NicoleTV, this internet sensation made a name for herself as a meme queen.
01:28Today we're doing a ponytail tutorial.
01:30You'll need a brush. Work home. But this brush. Brush it and it should look like this.
01:36Her breakout ponytail tutorial continues to make rounds on the internet to this day.
01:40She built a solid YouTube career out of her comedic skills,
01:43but no one expected her to also be a talented singer and rapper.
01:47The plan, I say plan B. You can't take me out the streets.
01:50I'm that money on my meat. Ain't no bun, you just my link.
01:53Kayla has consistently released music in recent years,
01:56including emotional bops like I Hate It Here and viral baddie anthems like Bundles.
02:02Her voice has earned her much praise, and so have her honest lyrics.
02:06I don't want no love here. Losing you's my worst fear.
02:11This feels like a nightmare. Wake up till you're not there.
02:15Today, she is also a mother and an entrepreneur.
02:19Number 8. Tana Mongeau
02:21This award-winning YouTuber had a chokehold on her viewers with her gripping storytime videos.
02:26Although she has had her fair share of scandals,
02:29she somehow has managed to maintain relevance through it all.
02:39Like most of her contemporary creators, she too tried her luck at singing,
02:43and we have to give credit where it's due. It is an impressive effort.
02:47I don't wanna fall asleep on FaceTime. It's like you're gone every time my phone dies.
02:54Her signature husky voice works in her favor,
02:57even more so when she pushed the enfant terrible concept.
03:01What really put her on the map, though, was her music video for Hefner,
03:04starring actress Bella Thorne, whom she was dating at the time.
03:08I'm sorry I'm rich and you're not.
03:12Tenet, tenet, tenet, tenet, tenet.
03:14Number 7. Meryl Twins
03:17Veronica and Vanessa Meryl started out on YouTube with music.
03:21They uploaded school performances and cover videos that gained them some attention.
03:25When will my reflection show who I am inside?
03:35However, those videos got buried under their more popular content,
03:39such as challenge videos, sketches, and vlogs.
03:42When their channel kicked off,
03:44they left music behind and did not pursue it as a serious career route.
03:48Perhaps that's why it's not common knowledge that the twins are gifted vocalists.
03:52Hey, Santa, can you hear?
03:57This is what I want for Christmas and all year.
04:02They only ever sang as a special treat for fans.
04:05That changed when Vanessa married Jon Vaughn,
04:08a musician, and the two joined forces to create Butterfly Tiger.
04:13Falling in love with you is not what I thought I'd do.
04:20The duo has since released some deeply romantic songs together.
04:25Number 6. MatPat
04:27Fans would recognize his voice even in their sleep.
04:38The guy who brought us the legendary Game Theory
04:40is one of the most influential and successful creators in the YouTube biz.
04:45While he didn't venture into music in earnest,
04:47his audience knows he's a fantastic singer.
04:50The first time most viewers found out about his musical prowess
04:53was with his 2020 track, Who You Gonna Call?,
04:56about Fred Bear from Five Nights at Freddy's 4.
05:09However, true OGs know that some of his earliest videos
05:12were clips from musicals he performed in or auditioned for.
05:16Now that he has retired from Game Theory,
05:18perhaps he will revisit that aspiration.
05:21But hey, that's just a theory.
05:23A Ms. Mojo theory.
05:33Number 5. Thomas Sanders
05:36For the Vine generation, he was a megastar.
05:39Thomas Sanders was the genius behind the short-form series
05:42Narrating People's Lives, also known as Storytime,
05:46that brought him great renown on the platform.
05:53However, many may not know that he has since branched out
05:56into a fully-fledged music career.
05:58Growing up in the musical theater scene,
06:00he was always a brilliant singer.
06:12So when he had the right platform,
06:13he used it to go back to his artistic roots.
06:16He wrote his own musical, Ultimate Storytime,
06:19based on the aforementioned Vine series, and even released albums.
06:31His work definitely deserves more attention.
06:34Number 4. Lele Pons
06:36As you can tell, it isn't uncommon for YouTubers to dabble in music.
06:40However, it is rare for them to reach the levels of success Lele Pons has.
06:46Her star rose on Vine, but when the platform shut down,
06:57she made a smooth shift to YouTube.
06:59Her massive fandom followed suit and grew manifold.
07:02Realizing she had the chance to go big, she went for gold.
07:06Singing in both Spanish and English, and quite impressively at that,
07:10she rose to pop icon status.
07:16Why wouldn't she?
07:21When she had both the star power and the talent to back it up.
07:24Moreover, her collaborations with husband, Guena,
07:28like the song, Se Te Nota, amassed hundreds of millions of views,
07:32giving her an even bigger boost.
07:34Number 3. James Charles
07:46This beauty guru's music journey has been one of evolution.
07:50Sure, he was once trolled for his singing,
07:52but rather than letting the criticism bring him down, he used it to improve himself.
08:04He took vocal lessons, some of which he documented for his YouTube channel,
08:10and shared his transformation with fans.
08:13This wasn't easy, as he opened up about feeling insecure about his singing voice.
08:27Nevertheless, if his current singing form is anything to go by,
08:31there's no doubt he has come a long way.
08:33And even his harshest critics will probably agree.
08:36In 2024, he released his own music and even penned the lyrics.
08:48Although he has been called to account for some questionable personal conduct,
08:52his singing is objectively spot on.
08:55Number 2. Trisha Paytas
08:57Love her or hate her, you just can't ignore her.
09:00Trisha Paytas has been in the YouTube game for what feels like decades,
09:04and her influence is showing no signs of abating.
09:18In fact, she keeps reaching new milestones in her career,
09:22and even made it to Saturday Night Live.
09:24She did all this despite being cancelled any number of times for being thought problematic
09:29and making comments many found offensive.
09:32However, behind the divisive facade, she actually has a serious knack for singing.
09:47Just turn a blind eye to her digital footprint, and you might be pleasantly surprised.
10:00Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:07Danny Gonzalez.
10:08His song became a trending TikTok sound.
10:23Drewski.
10:24He was in the musical comedy film, Praise This.
10:30And, of course, the legendary Christian Bale.
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10:57Millionaire YouTuber, boxer, streamer, businessman, actor, video game creator, writer.
11:03The titles are endless for this internet celebrity.
11:06KSI has parlayed his online fame into so many different ventures
11:10that it probably isn't surprising that music is one of them.
11:20What is rather mind-blowing is how good he is at it.
11:24With a healthy mix of rap and singing,
11:26KSI has successfully launched a music career that rakes in massive profits.
11:38He has worked with prominent rappers like Lil Wayne and Rick Ross,
11:41and even went on tours.
11:43Guess he's just blessed with the Midas touch.
11:46Do you still think that YouTubers can't sing?
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