What is The Main Reason for a Song To Reach Extreme Popularity Status? (#1)

[Magical_]

This is a difficult question to completely answer because of the labyrinth - like music industry. there's complex contracts between songwriters, singers, producers, engineers exclusive contracts, non-exclusive contracts, royalties, distribution deals, etc. And there are multiple things to push a record to stardom, yet the question remains;

What is more important for a song to reach extreme popularity status (#1)?
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1. Promotion,

2. distribution

or;

3. The actual Music / it's total value.


Can someone put into order of the most important factor down to the least important please?

 

[scrapheaper]

#4 Luck

There are so many songs that have all of the 3 and never get more than a few thousand views.

 

[OGBama]

All of the above which require money which doesn't always equal return on investment and #5 Timing

 

[mlane9]

Raising a brand is key. Having put out lots of music previously makes it easier. Having a large fanbase already makes it easier.

Catchy Controversial Clever

 

[Desire Inspires]

#4 Luck

There are so many songs that have all of the 3 and never get more than a few thousand views.

Luck is all it takes.