December 4th 2024.
The moment we've all been waiting for has finally arrived - Spotify's 2024 Wrapped is here! After much anticipation, the annual tradition of exposing our listening habits has brought music lovers together once again. And this year, there's a lot to talk about.
It seems that female pop singers have captured our hearts and ears in 2024. With names like Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and even Rihanna making the list, it's no surprise that the top 10 most popular albums were dominated by these talented ladies. But there's one name that stands out above the rest - Taylor Swift. Once again, she has claimed the number one spot on both Apple Replay and Spotify Wrapped, solidifying her reign as the most streamed artist for the second year in a row.
But it's not just her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, that has caught our attention. Taylor's previous album, Lover, also made the list, securing fifth place in the UK and sixth globally. And with her mammoth world tour coming to a close, the real test will be whether Taylor can maintain this title next year once the Eras Tour is over.
But Taylor isn't the only one making waves in the streaming world. Drake has secured second place in the UK's top streams, closely followed by Kendrick Lamar and a surprising third place, Kanye West (now known as Ye). Despite his controversies and a critically flopping album, Ye has still managed to make it into the top 10, proving the UK's nostalgia for his music is still going strong. And speaking of nostalgia, Rihanna somehow landed a spot in the top 10 artists despite not releasing new music in almost a decade. Could it be due to a certain popular TikTok edit featuring Tom Blyth in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes to Breaking Dishes? We can't help but wonder.
Switching over to the indie and alternative side of things, Oasis was kept from the top spot by Arctic Monkeys, who also secured four of the most listened to tracks. The 1975, Florence and the Machine, Gorillaz, Radiohead, and Franz Ferdinand also made it onto both the top artist and top song lists. But the top albums list had a few surprises - with Sabrina Carpenter's Short n Sweet taking second place and Noah Kahan's Stick Season in third. And let's not forget Billie Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft, which came in at a solid fourth place.
Despite the meme of the summer, Charli XCX's Brat didn't make it into the top 10 on any of the lists. It seems that having a brat summer didn't necessarily mean we were all listening to her music. And while Taylor may have been the most streamed artist, she didn't make it into the top 10 for most streamed songs. That honor went to Stick Season, which became the song of the summer. But it's not all about the popular names - newcomer Benson's Beautiful Things and Hozier's Too Sweet also made the list thanks to their viral moments on TikTok.
Spotify has stepped up their Wrapped experience this year, offering personalized features like a music evolution playlist that shows how our taste and mood has shifted throughout the year. And for the dedicated fans out there, there's even a feature that reveals your longest listening streak for your favorite artist. We can already see the Swifties competing for the top spot on that one.
It's clear that 2024 was a year dominated by female pop singers and nostalgia-inducing artists. But with new talent like Sabrina Carpenter and Benson making their mark on the streaming world, it's clear that the music industry is constantly evolving. And with Spotify's new features, we can continue to discover new music and expand our library in the years to come. So, who was your top artist in 2024? We'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts with us by emailing, calling, or visiting our Submit Stuff page. We can't wait to hear from you!
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