Taylor Swift/ Spotify Wrapped 2024/ most-streamed artists/ Sabrina Carpenter/ streaming trends/ music industry revenue/ NEW YORK/ Newslooks/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Spotify Wrapped 2024 has named Taylor Swift the most-streamed artist globally for the second consecutive year, amassing over 26.6 billion streams. Her album The Tortured Poets Department also topped global and U.S. charts. Spotify’s annual listening report highlights major trends, fan favorites, and a few new features.
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Quick Looks
- Top Artist: Taylor Swift leads globally with 26.6 billion streams.
- Album Highlights: Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is the most-streamed album worldwide.
- Top Songs: Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” dominates both U.S. and global charts.
- New Features: “Your Music Evolution” and “Longest Listening Streak” enhance Wrapped experience.
- Spotify’s Reach: 626 million users across 180+ markets power its global dominance.
- Streaming’s Impact: Accounts for 84% of U.S. and 67.3% of global music revenue.
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Taylor Swift Dominates Streaming Again
Deep Look
Taylor Swift Dominates Spotify Wrapped for 2024
For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift has claimed the title of Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally. With over 26.6 billion streams, Swift’s continued reign on the platform underscores her immense popularity and the loyalty of her fanbase. In the U.S., Swift also topped the charts, with artists like Drake, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and Kanye West rounding out the list.
Globally, Swift leads a lineup that includes The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Drake, and Billie Eilish. Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department was the most-streamed album of the year, continuing her streak of breaking records and dominating streaming platforms.
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” Tops Songs
Sabrina Carpenter’s infectious hit “Espresso” claimed the title of the most-streamed song globally and in the U.S., earning over 1.6 billion streams. The global chart also features Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” and Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather.” In the U.S., Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” and Post Malone & Morgan Wallen’s “I Had Some Help” trailed Carpenter’s summer anthem.
New Features Enhance Spotify Wrapped
Spotify Wrapped 2024 introduced fresh features to personalize the experience for users. The “Your Music Evolution” data story identifies three distinct phases of musical preferences for each listener. Additionally, a revamped “Your Top Artist” section includes insights like “Longest Listening Streak,” showcasing deeper engagement with favorite artists.
The Streaming Powerhouse
Spotify remains the global leader in music streaming, accounting for 31% of the total market share with 626 million users and 246 million subscribers across 180 markets. Streaming now generates the majority of music industry revenue, contributing 84% of U.S. earnings and 67.3% globally, according to industry reports.
With its massive reach and curated playlists, Spotify continues to elevate top artists while fostering discovery for independent musicians. Achieving a global top spot on Wrapped requires billions of streams, a testament to the platform’s influence in shaping modern music consumption.
Spotify Wrapped 2024: Global Highlights
- Most-Streamed Artists:
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
- Bad Bunny
- Drake
- Billie Eilish
- Most-Streamed Albums:
- The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift
- Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
- Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
- Mañana Será Bonito – Karol G
- eternal sunshine – Ariana Grande
- Most-Streamed Songs (Globally):
- “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
- “Beautiful Things” – Benson Boone
- “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
- “Gata Only” – FloyyMenor & Cris MJ
- “Lose Control” – Teddy Swims
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