The year is almost over, and as such, YouTube has released its annual “A Year on YouTube” report, breaking down the top songs, creators, and moments that had Canadians in a chokehold this year.
Ever wonder who the top YouTubers in Canada are? YouTube revealed that self-taught contortionist Anna McNulty holds the top spot. She’s followed by gamer Corey Tonge, gourmet chef Iron Chef Dad, viral comedian Kallmekris, and parkour superstar Matt Larose.
Tonge secured the top spot on YouTube’s list of Canadian breakout creators. Meanwhile, in second place is Iron Chef Dad, followed by Dori Roblox.
YouTube shared that Tonge celebrated amassing a whopping 10 million subscribers earlier this year, with more than 80 per cent of his following subscribing in 2023.
“It’s only been essentially two years that I’ve been making videos for YouTube and it’s been a wild ride,” Tonge told Now Toronto in an interview.
The Toronto-based creator explained that he used to work in marketing for a sports supplement brand, where he worked hand-in-hand with YouTube creators.
“That’s actually why I became a creator because I saw how they could do anything all the time, as long as it’s part of their niche.”
“To me, the biggest thing has been meeting all the younger audiences,” Tonge explained, adding that the majority of his audience is between eight and 14 years old.
“[Also] meeting the parents who are inspired to teach their kids to become YouTubers after watching me and other YouTubers.”
He explained that at 32, becoming a YouTuber was not a career path when he was younger, so it’s mind-boggling meeting kids who are looking to follow in his footsteps.
“YouTube now has unlocked a whole different way of telling people’s stories online.”
He shared that he has two major pieces of advice for people looking to become YouTubers. The first is that you do not need much equipment to create good content.
“I’ve been just using my iPhone or Samsung for literally a year and a half,” he shared, adding that he only recently purchased his first high-end camera.
“You don’t have to go buy ten thousand dollar cameras, or the best equipment in the world. Just start by creating something small with your phone.”
The second thing? Keep on learning.
“There is always a way of doing something either better or more efficient[ly] that will help you out in the long run.”
MOST POPULAR YOUTUBE VIDEOS IN CANADA
Going from creators to content, when it came to the top trending videos, YouTube revealed that an NFL video of Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance stole the top spot! A MrBeast video titled “$1 vs $1,000,000,000 Yacht!,” took second place, meanwhile Mark Rober’s video “Amazing Invention- This Drone Will Change Everything,” came in third.
Top Trending Videos:
- Rihanna’s FULL Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, NFL
- $1 vs $1,000,000,000 Yacht!, MrBeast
- Amazing Invention- This Drone Will Change Everything, Mark Rober
- Pedro Pascal Cries From His Head While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones, First We Feast
- SIDEMEN CHARITY MATCH 2023 [OFFICIAL STREAM], Sidemen
- Adele – The Final Carpool Karaoke, The Late Late Show with James Corden
- Apple Vision Pro Impressions!, Marques Brownlee
- Golden Buzzer: Putri Ariani receives the GOLDEN BUZZER from Simon Cowell | Auditions | AGT 2023, America’s Got Talent
- Surviving A Week at The Real Conjuring House, Sam and Colby
- QUI EST L’IMPOSTEUR ? (ft Eric & Ramzy), SQUEEZIE
On the music side of things, there’s no way to deny that Punjabi music is getting more and more popular. Looking at the top music videos this year, three out of ten music videos are not in English or French, but Punjabi. Additionally, genres like country, Afrobeats, and UK rap were also popular.
Top Music Videos:
- Miley Cyrus – Flowers (Official Video), MileyCyrusVEVO
- Morgan Wallen – Last Night (One Record At A Time Sessions), MorganWallenVEVO
- 52 Bars (Official Video) Karan Aujla | Ikky | Four You EP | First Song | Latest Punjabi Songs 2023, Karan Aujla
- Oliver Anthony – Rich Men North Of Richmond, radiowv
- PinkPantheress, Ice Spice – Boy’s a liar Pt. 2 (Official Video), Pinkpantheress
- Minna Minna | Garry Sandhu ft Manpreet Toor ( Latest Punjabi Song 2023 ) Fresh Media Records, Fresh Media Records
- Central Cee x Dave – Sprinter [Music Video], Central Cee
- Take It Easy (Official Video) Karan Aujla. | Ikky | Four You EP | Latest Punjabi Songs 2023, Rehaan Records
- Libianca – People (Official Video), LibiancaVEVO
- Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj – Princess Diana (Official Music Video), IceSpiceVEVO
