# Musical Messaging Apps The La-La App Allows You To Chat Via Song By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lala-app References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/07/16/music-messaging-app-la-la-lets-users-chat-with-songs-snippets/?ncid=rss) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/la-la/id893398046?ls=1&mt=8) The La-La app allows its users to communicate with [audio clips of songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jammy-chat). You know what they say: a song is worth a thousand spoken words! Or something along those lines. Earlier this year, the Yo app proved the public's fondness for simplicity (the app only allows you to message 'yo' or variations of the word to your friends). The La-La app is a little less redundant, and a whole lot more fun! As someone whose preferred method of communication is [quoting lyrics back and forth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lyrcs) to one another, I think I can safely say there will be a market out there for this inventive [messaging tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-messaging-platform). So the next time you want to let your boo-thang know you're thinking of them, instead of a regular 'ol "Hey babe," why not send them a snippet of 'My Girl' by the Temptations, or Captain and Tenille's 'Love Will Keep Us Together.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Audio Messaging Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a messaging app that allows users to communicate via audio clips of songs, tapping into people's emotional connection to music. - **Simplistic Communication:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a messaging app that offers a simplified communication experience, like the Yo app, but with added features. - **Emotionally-driven Messaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a messaging app that focuses on conveying emotions through music, enabling users to express themselves in a unique way. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of mobile apps that revolutionize the way people communicate using audio and music. - **Music Streaming Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate audio messaging features into music streaming services, providing users with a new way to share and connect through music. - **Social Media Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance social media platforms by incorporating audio messaging capabilities, enabling users to express themselves using songs and music clips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Music Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-experiences.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Music-Focused Dating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinylly.md) - [Private Family Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalo.md) - [Email Video Message Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocal-app.md) - [Intuitive Journaling Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intuitive-journaling-apps.md) - [Safe Stranger Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisperly-app.md) - [AI Love Letters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-love-letters.md) - [Music Mashups Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashapp-music.md)