Kim Dracula
Rock Singer
Samuel Wellings, known professionally as Kim Dracula, is an Australian trap metal/hardcore music artist from Hobart, Tasmania whose songs have achieved popularity on TikTok. They are known both for original work and for metal covers of songs not typically associated with the genre.
About
Samuel Wellings, also known as Kim Dracula, was born on November 23, 1997, in Hobart, Tasmania. Dracula first became famous in November 2020, with the release of a metal cover of Lady Gaga’s song ‘Paparazzi’ on TikTok. The cover was also released on Spotify in December of that same year. Dracula’s song gained viral popularity within a matter of months, acquiring six million views on YouTube, and 13 million plays on Spotify. It was used in over 60,000 TikTok videos before the end of 2020. This led Dracula to become the fourth-most followed Australian TikTok music artist of 2020, bested only by the likes of Sia, Iggy Azalea, and Mia Rodriguez. After receiving one million plays on Spotify, Dracula released a celebratory video on TikTok with the caption “This is only the beginning.” In 2021, Dracula’s ‘Paparazzi’ entered Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart and it reached the number four spot. In the same year, they opened at number 47 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart, and ‘Paparazzi’ once again spiked in popularity, entering the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart at number 31.
Dracula has since become the second most followed Australian TikTok personality with 13.4 million views on TikTok, 33 million views on YouTube, and 55 million listens on Spotify of their song ‘Paparazzi’ alone.
Life Timeline
<div id='' class='timeline-item'><p id='' class='timeline-year'>2020</p><h3 id='' class='timeline-title'>Kim Dracula Becomes Famous</h3><p id='' class='timeline-text'>Dracula gains popularity after the release of their cover of the famous song ‘Paparazzi.’</p></div><div id='' class='timeline-item'><p id='' class='timeline-year'>2020</p><h3 id='' class='timeline-title'>A Popular Australian Singer</h3><p id='' class='timeline-text'>They become the fourth-most followed Australian TikTok music artist.</p></div><div id='' class='timeline-item'><p id='' class='timeline-year'>2020</p><h3 id='' class='timeline-title'>The Billboard Chart</h3><p id='' class='timeline-text'>Their song ranks 47the on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart.</p></div><div id='' class='timeline-item'><p id='' class='timeline-year'>2021</p><h3 id='' class='timeline-title'>TheSecond-Most Popular Artist</h3><p id='' class='timeline-text'>They become the second most followed Australian TikTok personality.</p></div>
Why We Love Them
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'><span class='whywelove-leter'>A.</span>Their style</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dracula has an unconventional and outrageous style that turns the heads of everyone they meet. Their style embodies punk and goth culture in a way that almost makes it a high fashion statement.</p></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'><span class='whywelove-leter'>B.</span>Inspired by the greats</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dracula’s gender has been a topic of contestation since their arrival on social media. This TikTok star presents as very androgynous and their gender remains ambiguous. Dracula’s image draws inspiration from David Bowie, Marilyn Manson, and Billie Eilish.</p></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'><span class='whywelove-leter'>C.</span>Collaborations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dracula has done several musical collaborations with various artists. They have been featured in SosMula’s ‘Vinny Rotten’ and Rick Desktop’s ‘The Bard’s Last Note.’</p></div>
Interesting Facts
<div id='' class='facts-item'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'><span class='facts-number'>1.</span>Their singles</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>They have a total of seven singles that have been released on Spotify.</p></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'><span class='facts-number'>2.</span>Before fame</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Before going viral, Dracula would upload TikTok videos singing covers of Blink-182 lyrics.</p></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'><span class='facts-number'>3.</span>Their family</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Their mother works as a vocal coach.</p></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'><span class='facts-number'>4.</span>Their sexuality and gender</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Dracula’s sexuality and gender remain ambiguous to fans.</p></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'><span class='facts-number'>5.</span>Their fame</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many critics believe that Dracula’s rise to fame has only begun.</p></div>
FAQs
What genre is Kim Dracula?
Alternative, heavy metal, and indie.
How old is Kim Dracula?
They turn 26 in 2023.
Is Kim Dracula in a relationship?
No, it doesn’t appear so.