Hi,
Feels good to meet you again this week.
So, this week’s trending audios are given below.
Reels using these sounds are currently getting strong reach and consistent views.
The file contains:
🎵 One English audio (performing well with Western audiences)
🎵 One Phonk audio (working across multiple regions and niches)
Creators using these sounds are seeing solid traction at the moment.
You will find the link to the audios in the bottom of this Email.
Let’s break down a reel that reached massive scale:
• +2.3M views
• +111k likes
• +3500 shares
• +2500 saves
The Hook Created Curiosity easily
The video opens with foreign visitors in India tasting sugarcane juice for the first time.
For many viewers, this instantly creates curiosity.
People want to see the reaction of someone trying a local drink they have never experienced before.
The moment viewers understand the situation, a question forms in their mind:
“Will they enjoy it or not?”
That question becomes the reason people keep watching.
Viewers stay to see how they react after the first sip.
Cultural Curiosity Pulls People In
Content where travelers try local food or drinks often attracts a wide audience.
Viewers from India feel curious about how visitors react to something very common in their country.
At the same time, viewers from other countries become curious about what sugarcane juice tastes like.
That mix of audiences increases the reach.
The Reaction Is the Payoff
The curiosity created at the beginning is resolved when the visitors react after tasting the drink.
That moment gives viewers the answer they were waiting for.
Some viewers replay the clip to watch the reaction again.
Others share it with friends because the situation is relatable and interesting.
Engagement Through Conversation
This type of video often creates discussion in the comments.
People share opinions such as:
• whether they like sugarcane juice
• whether the reaction was expected
• whether they want to try it themselves
These conversations increase engagement signals, helping the reel reach more viewers.
What Creators Can Learn From This
These are some takeaways creators can apply:
1. Start with a clear situation
Viewers should understand the scenario at the quick moment.
2. Create curiosity in the first seconds
Give the audience a question they want answered.
3. Use genuine reactions
Authentic responses often connect strongly with viewers.
4. Let curiosity build before the reaction appears
When viewers wait for the outcome, they stay longer.
Curiosity combined with real reactions is powerful in short-form content.
When viewers want to see how someone responds to a different experience, they naturally stay until the answer appears.
That curiosity played a major role in the reach of this reel.
More breakdowns to come.
Thanks,
Tirth
The Growth Codex

