Spotify Top 5’s Of 2018

It was another big year for music streaming, and since Spotify is the largest and most influential streaming service, it only makes sense that we pay attention to the many Top 5’s that the platform recently published. Keep in mind that these are global lists and not limited to the United States.

Most Streamed Artists

1. Drake
2. Post Malone
3. XXXTENTACION
4. J Balvin
5. Ed Sheeran

It should be noted that Drake was streamed more the 8 billion times this year!

Most Streamed Tracks

1. God’s Plan – Drake
2. SAD! – XXXTENTACION
3. rockstar (feat. 21 Savage) – Post Malone
4. Psycho (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) – Post Malone
5. In My Feelings – Drake

Most Streamed Albums

1. Scorpion – Drake
2. beerbongs & bentleys – Post Malone
3. ? – XXXTENTACION
4. Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa
5. ÷ – Ed Sheeran

Most Streamed Groups (must have at least 3 members)

1. Imagine Dragons
2. BTS
3. Maroon 5
4. Migos
5. Coldplay**

Most-Followed Playlists

1. Today’s Top Hits
2. RapCaviar
3. ¡Viva Latino!
4. Baila Reggaeton
5. Songs to Sing in the Car

It should be noted that Today’s Top Hits has more than 22 million followers, making it one of the most influential playlists available.

Genres That Grew The Most In 2018

1. EMO Rap
2. Lo-fi Beats
3. Deep Talent Show
4. Ringtone
5. Brega Funk

These are all new to me, but it does show the continued fragmentation of music, as we’re seeing more and more sub-genres.

Thanks to Bruce Houghton at Hypebot for the info.