Spotify Wrapped 2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Hits
Your year in music and podcasts.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 just dropped, and it’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. This year, it’s not just about numbers—it’s a full-blown celebration of the fans, artists, and creators who made 2024 an absolute vibe. From culture-shifting collabs to genre-breaking crossovers, Wrapped captured the heartbeat of a record-breaking year fueled by passionate fans worldwide. 🎉
The Year of Iconic Moments
Wrapped 2024 spotlights the artists and genres redefining global trends, including:
- Pop Rockets: Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, and Sabrina Carpenter soared to the top.
- Country Crossovers: Yes, Beyoncé dabbling in country was everything, alongside Shaboozey, Lana Del Rey, and Post Malone.
- Indie Dreams: Clairo, Mk.gee, and The Marías grabbed both hearts and streams.
- Powerful Collabs: Billie Eilish x Charli XCX, Lady Gaga x Bruno Mars, Beyoncé x Miley Cyrus—we’re still not over them.
- Women Leading the Charge: Eight of the top album spots this year belong to female artists. Queens only!
And speaking of queens, the year’s most-shared track? "Die With A Smile" by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga, followed by Billie Eilish’s "BIRDS OF A FEATHER."
Podcasts & Audiobooks: A Big Year for Stories
Podcasts crushed it in 2024. With over half a billion listeners tuning in, the top names—like The Joe Rogan Experience and Call Her Daddy—continued to dominate. Plus, Spotify’s audiobook game leveled up, with Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses stealing the top spot in the first-ever Global Top Audiobooks list.
The Reigning Global Queen
With 26.6 billion streams (yes, BILLION), Taylor Swift is the Global Top Artist of 2024. Swifties, there’s even a special badge on her Spotify profile to flex her record-breaking reign. A little birdie says there’s a surprise for fans coming soon! 👀
Most-Streamed Artists Globally
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
- Bad Bunny
- Drake
- Billie Eilish
(The list continues with Travis Scott, Peso Pluma, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, and Feid.)
Most-Streamed Songs Globally
- "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
- "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
- "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" by Billie Eilish
- "Gata Only" by FloyyMenor, Cris Mj
- "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims
Albums, U.S. Favorites, and What’s Next
In the U.S., Taylor’s The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology dominated streams alongside Morgan Wallen, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish. And podcasts? Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick is already one of 2024’s most-anticipated launches.
This year’s Wrapped is packed with surprises and a chance to relive the songs, albums, and creators that made your 2024 unforgettable. Check out your personal Wrapped now and dive into all the juicy details on Spotify’s Wrapped hub.