Should we redub k-pop as w-pop (world-pop)? No, that would be silly, but there’s no doubt that this Korean supergroup has become a household name on practically every continent. Drama with exes aside, the album represents a groundbreaking artist taking control of their voice, and we can’t be happier. Taylor SwiftĪfter a saga that honestly could become a movie, Taylor Swift released Red (Taylor’s Version) at the start of November, and quickly shot to the top of the charts. To put it in perspective, he was listened to so much that if everyone in the world listened to a song, there’d still be over a billion plays to go.

Although he released no new album this year, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny claimed the top spot for the second year straight globally. This, folks, is what we refer to as a big flex. But, rather than your friends’ individual tastes, what about what the whole world is listening to? Well folks, we’ve got the info you need, and it might surprise you! 1. While new music was, of course, most popular with users, Spotify says there was a clear trend toward older tunes as well, with people rediscovering old favorites (or hearing them on TikTok or other social media channels).Īmong the most streamed classics were “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, and “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana.The Spotify 2021 Wrapped is out, and that can only mean one thing- you’re about to see so many screenshots on social media that it’s not even funny. Her debut album, Sour, was also the year’s most streamed full album. The songs claimed the top two spots in the U.S. Taylor Swift is ranked second among the most streamed artists, but the other real breakout star of 2021 is Rodrigo, who boasted two of the most globally streamed songs of the year-“Driver’s License,” which topped the list, and “Good 4 U,” which was fourth. This is the second consecutive year Bad Bunny has topped the list, but he became a bigger pop culture figure for many people, appearing in commercials for Corona beer alongside Snoop Dogg and actually wrestling in the WWE’s WrestleMania 37. More impressive, he did that without releasing a new album. Topping the artists globally was Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, who saw over 9.1 billion streams this year. The study looks at the songs and artists that the company’s 381 million users have gravitated toward as they go about their lives.

Spotify Wrapped, the streaming giant’s annual look back on the year, has categorized 2021’s top artists, albums, songs, and podcasts.

Spotify wrapped 2021 list