An Official Remix was released in late 2021 to capitalize on the TikTok fame, further cementing its place on international music charts [21, 22].
The song "Helikopter" was originally released in 2015 by the Bosnian singer Fazlija [22, 15]. While it was a solid hit in the Balkan music scene for years, it didn't achieve global stardom until late 2021, when it was rediscovered by TikTok creators [12, 16]. The song features a catchy, driving beat and the repetitive, infectious chorus— "Helikopter, helikopter" —that became the perfect backdrop for physical comedy [4, 28]. 🌪️ The "Helikopter" Trend Helikopter
A popular tutorial suggests using the time-lapse function on your phone (rather than the native TikTok app ) to record yourself taking small steps in a circle [3]. When played back, it creates a high-speed, mechanical spinning effect that perfectly matches the song's energy [3, 5]. An Official Remix was released in late 2021
The trend typically involves creators spinning around rapidly—sometimes literally on their own axis, and other times using clever video editing to look like they are flying or rotating like a rotor [3, 5, 11]. The song features a catchy, driving beat and