Spotify Wrapped 2024 has arrived, offering hundreds of millions of users worldwide the opportunity to explore their most-played songs and artists from the past year. This highly anticipated annual report began rolling out to users on Wednesday, allowing fans across the globe to compare their listening habits.
This year, Spotify has introduced exciting artificial intelligence features to enhance the Wrapped experience. Among these innovations are personalized AI podcasts powered by Google’s NotebookLM that delve into users’ music histories. This development stems from an expanded partnership between Spotify and Google, promising a more tailored experience for each user.
In its latest earnings report, Spotify revealed an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, despite falling short of analysts’ expectations for the third quarter in revenue and earnings per share. The platform now boasts approximately 640 million monthly active users, slightly exceeding market forecasts.
Taylor Swift continues to reign supreme as Spotify’s Global Top Artist for the second consecutive year, with her album, The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology, dominating the global albums chart. Additionally, Sabrina Carpenter’s infectious hit “Espresso” has emerged as the most-streamed song worldwide.
This Year’s Chart-Toppers
Most-Streamed Songs Globally:
- “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
- “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
- “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
- “I Had Some Help (Feat. Morgan Wallen)” by Post Malone
- “MILLION DOLLAR BABY” by Tommy Richman
- “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus
- “Calm Down” by Rema & Selena Gomez
- “Kill Bill” by SZA
- “Last Last” by Burna Boy
- “As It Was” by Harry Styles
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has soared to become the second-most-streamed song globally, while Drake, his rival in a recent public rap duel, has climbed the ranks on the most-streamed artists list.
Most-Streamed Artists Globally:
- Taylor Swift
- Drake
- Zach Bryan
- Morgan Wallen
- Kanye West
- Bad Bunny
- Ed Sheeran
- The Weeknd
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Billie Eilish
In the podcasting realm, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” which featured President-elect Donald Trump in October, secured the top spot for podcasts worldwide. Following closely is “Call Her Daddy,” which hosted Vice President Kamala Harris during the same month. These appearances highlight a notable shift in political campaigning strategies, as candidates increasingly turn to non-traditional media outlets to reach millions of listeners.
As Spotify Wrapped 2024 unfolds, it’s clear that the platform continues to evolve, providing a richer, more personalized experience for music lovers everywhere.
