How to slay karaoke: What to perform, and top confidence tips from Divina De Campo
- Stuck on what to perform at karaoke? The answer may be written in the stars…
- thortful has teamed up with Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star, Divina De Campo, to reveal her five top tips on how to boss karaoke and impress your friends on the stage.
Whether you’re a born performer or not so keen on getting onstage, choosing a karaoke song that brings out your inner superstar is a must for putting on a great show for your friends.
With searches for ‘karaoke bars UK’ up by +600% since December1, us Brits are choosing karaoke as a party choice in 2023. Not only that, but we’re now planning what to sing in advance – with searches for ‘karaoke songs to impress’ increasing 180%2 in the last year.
So, to help people decide what genre will help them put on the best show, greetings card marketplace thortful has teamed up with Astrologer to the stars Inbaal Hongiman to reveal what each star sign should perform at karaoke!
Aries
Inbaal says: “The fieriest of all the signs, those born under the sign of the ram like it loud. They favour music that rattles their teeth and moves their feet from a mile away – they’re sure to put on an unforgettable karaoke performance!”
Genre: Punk
Songs they’ll love:
- Love Rock ‘n’ Roll by Joan Jett
- Basket Case by Green Day
- All The Small Things by Blink 182
Taurus
Inbaal says: “Taurus’ are calm and peaceful, and like a pleasant atmosphere. They favour music that allows them to sink into a book next to an open window, so they should perform something classical to stay true to their preferences.”
Genre: Classical
Songs they’ll love:
- Time to say goodbye by Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
- Ave Maria by Andrea Bocelli
- Smile by Josh Groban
Gemini
Inbaal says: “Fun and communicative, Gemini’s enjoy wordy songs. They favour music that invites them to sing along and enjoy every word – and they want to impress others by not having to look at the lyrics!”
Genre: Hip Hop
Songs they’ll love:
- Ice ice baby by Vanilla Ice
- Super Bass by Nicki Minaj
- Lose Yourself by Eminem
Cancer
“Cancers are loving and nostalgic, and love a bit of a throwback. They favour music that reminds them of days gone by, and transports them into their favourite memories.”
Genre: R&B
Songs they’ll love:
- Senorita by Justin Timberlake
- If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys
- Work it by Missy Elliot
Leo
“Proud and majestic, those born under the sign of the lion love the feeling of power. They favour music which puts them in mind of greatness and look up to performers who broke the mould.”
Genre: Soul
Songs they’ll love:
- Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton
- Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers
- Rolling In The Deep by Adele
Virgo
“Virgos are neat and organised, so enjoy rhyming lyrics and uncomplicated beats. They favour music as a happy addition to their busy lives, so their favourite songs are feelgoods they’d want to share with their friends.”
Genre: Easy listening.
Songs they’ll love:
- Wannabe by Spice Girls
- Mamma Mia by ABBA
- Hey Jude by The Beatles
Libra
“Creative and elegant, Libra appreciates a balance. They love the creativity of a singer-songwriter that plays their own instrument – they might even love to use a prop while they perform!”
Genre: Folk
Songs they’ll love:
- Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
- Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Thinking out loud by Ed Sheeran
Scorpio
“Scorpios are mysterious and individualistic, and favour experimental fashions. They favour music that is as unique as they are.”
Genre: Alternative rock
Songs they’ll love:
- Misery Business by Paramore
- Naïve – The Kooks
- Californication – Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Sagittarius
“Free spirited and enthusiastic, Sagittarius’ enjoy a wide variety of musical experiences. They love anything that reminds them of their holidays, and would always get the party started at karaoke.”
Genre: Dance
Songs they’ll love:
- Fergalicious by Fergie
- Cuff It by Beyonce
- Freed From Desire by Gala
Capricorn
“Capricorns are high-minded and cultured, and appreciate original creative arts. They favour music that can entertain, and has a crowd hooked.”
Genre: Musical Theatre
Songs they’ll love:
- Listen by Beyonce (from Dream Girls)
- Time Warp (from The Rocky Horror Picture Show)
- The Greatest Show (from The Greatest Showman)
Aquarius
“Witty and optimistic, those born under the sign of the water-bearer love to listen. They favour sounds and words that have deeper meanings and can cause social change.”
Genre: Alternative pop
Songs they’ll love:
- The Sound by The 1975
- As It Was by Harry Styles
- Somebody That I Used To Know by Gotye
Pisces
“Pisces are mostly into love-songs, as they’re romantic and warm. They enjoy a track that tugs at the heart-strings, and would perform an emotional closing number at a karaoke party!”
Genre: Ballads
Songs they’ll love:
- Careless Whisper by George Michael
- Hopelessly Devoted To You (from Grease)
- Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
To help you put on the best karaoke performance for your crowd, Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK star, Divina De Campo, reveals her five top tips on bossing karaoke:
1. Don’t be nervous – you’re not there to be a West-End-Wendy!
Divina says: “Remember that everyone in the room wants you to do well, and you’re all there to just have a good time! You’re not there to be a West-End-Wendy.”
2. Remember – WWADQD?
Divina says: “What would a Drag Queen do? She’d put her shoulders back, tip her head up, and GO for it! The more you use your body language, the more you’ll relax into it. There’s been plenty of girls on Drag Race who can’t sing for toffee, and they put on a great show!”
3. Body language
Divina says: “While you’re singing, put your hands in the air, stamp your feet, and jump around! The crowd will love that you’re having the best time, and it’ll make them have a great time too. Have fun with it!”
4. Make the audience love you by loving them first
Divina says: “While you’re performing, listen to what the crowd are doing and respond. If they sing some backing vocals for you, point the mic out to them and get them involved! Make the audience love you by loving them first.”
5. ALWAYS pick a song you like, and know well
Divina says: “Even if the lyrics are on a screen with you, you’ll feel more confident picking a song you love and know well. You’ll be able to perform better if you know what words are coming next!”
Commenting, Becky Daniels, Senior Brand Manager at thortful, says: “Even if you’re not the world’s greatest singer, karaoke has long since been a popular party choice for birthdays, hen do’s, stag do’s and more.It’s a chance for all generations to come together and enjoy their favourite songs from times gone by, so we hope the astrology insight will help Brits decide which genre will bring out the best in them!”
If you’re organising a karaoke birthday party, hen do, or something in between, check out thortful’s roundup of the UK’s favourite karaoke songs here: https://www.thortful.com/blog/the-ultimate-karaoke-songs/
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