Of all the TikTok sensations from Spencer X to Charli D’Amelio, none are more enigmatic than Kim Dracula. The 23-year-old TikToker made waves in 2020, bursting onto the scene with an outrageous image, flamboyant attitude and a defiant swagger. The Heavy Metal upstart caught the attention of viewers with an unconventional cover and has continued a meteoric rise ever since.
But, who is this rather mysterious up and coming artist? What do we know of the uncanny young person that dares to rock while attempting to shock (apologies for the rhyme)? This list sees fit to provide answers to the myriad of questions surrounding the TikTok conundrum that is Kim Dracula.
7 A Rising TikTok Sensation
Posting for the very first time back in November 2020, Kim Dracula’s cover of Lady Gaga’s "Paparazzi" went viral on TikTok. The metal cover went on to reach viral status within months and was used in roughly 60,000 TikTok clips before the end of 2020. The success managed to launch Kim Dracula to high-profile status, making Kim the fourth most followed musician from Australia. Furthermore, Kim’s cover has not been limited to merely TikTok success, as the song has made its way over to YouTube, gaining over 6 million views on the platform. Likewise, on Spotify, Dracula’s version of Paparazzi received 13 million plays.
6 Thunder From Down Under
Born Samuel Wellings in 1997, Kim Dracula calls the Tessellated pavement-laden land of Tasmania their home. More specifically, Hobart, the state capital, is home. Located in Southern Australia, the small island serves as the main stomping ground for the heavy metal enigma. They are in pretty good company, to say the least, as Australia is responsible for the likes of Silverchair, The Darkness and ACDC. The musical talent continues to emerge from the tropical, kangaroo-populated paradise.
5 Gender Ambiguity
Since Kim Dracula's arrival on the social media scene, there has been a rising speculation as to what the up-and-coming star's gender identification may be. Androgynous, to say the least, Kim Dracula’s gender remains somewhat ambiguous. Indeed, Kim’s image draws influence from David Bowie and Marilyn Manson, (whether intentional or otherwise) with a dash of Billie Eillish thrown in there as well. It seems like Kim is leaving their gender up to fan interpretation, much like an eccentric artist would.
4 Jesterpose Is Kim's Band
Kim Dracula’s talents are not limited to solo performances and covers of popular hits. Along with pumping out their own version of "Paparazzi," Kim is the front person of the heavy metal band, Jesterpose. The heavy metal outfit released a single in 2020 entitled, COVID-19 (seems appropriate), which has reached over 100 thousand streams on Spotify. Describing themselves as “Funky Experimental art rock,” Jesterpose has been hitting the stage since 2017. With a rambunctious live show, Dracula’s piercing vocals and an uncanny, instantly recognizable sound, Jesterpose seems poised to break large in the near future.
3 Billboard Emerging Artists
Back in January of this year, after Kim’s "Paparazzi" went viral, the artist opened at number 47 on the Billboard Emerging Artists charts. Additionally, the cover wound up entering the Hot Rock and Alternative Songs chart at number 31. This did not mark the end for Kim’s success, as April rolled around, "Paparazzi" would end up gaining over 13 million views on TikTok, a continued rise on YouTube with 33 million views and an impressive 55 million streams on Spotify. Kim Dracula’s rise to the top seems unlikely to stop any time soon.
2 Sexual Ambiguity
Once again, a topic among Kim’s fans happens to center around sexuality. This is a question to which the answer seems to be unknown. Kim’s sexual orientation has been the subject of speculation online, but nothing concrete has surfaced regarding said sexuality. Whether Kim is a member of the LGBTQ+ community or simply wishes to maintain a little mystery or privacy is unclear. Perhaps in time, Kim will emerge with more information pertaining to this mystery, but in the end, does it really matter?
1 Collaborations With SosMula And Rick Desktop
Musical collaboration has always been a way for an artist to get their music to a broader audience. In the era of social media, musical collaboration has become not only a lot easier than it was in the past but also much more commonplace. So, it comes as no surprise that Kim Dracula has seen fit to branched out and expand their musical reach. Thus far, Kim has been featured in SosMula’sVinny Rotten and Rick Desktop’sThe Bard’s Last Note. With each collaboration meaning more exposure, it's not too much of a stretch to think that we haven't seen the last of Kim Dracula’s collaborations.
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