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Here When Spotify Wrapped Will Stop Tracking Your Listening History

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Spooky season marks the start of the holiday season, but for music streaming giant Spotify, it signifies the end of the streaming year. Just as Uproxx rounds up the top music critics for our year-end best-of lists (see our 2022 albums selections here), Spotify rolls out their Wrapped series for users. The data collection effort shows listeners their favorite bodies of work, singles, and genres, amongst other things.

Last year’s most streamed album on the server came from Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, and Doja Cat. The most streamed artists were Bunny, Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, and BTS. But Spotify Wrapped is personalized for each user, so when does the software stop tracking your listening history?

Today (October 24), news aggregator Pop Base tweeted a reminder to its followers. “One week from today, Spotify will stop counting users’ streams for Spotify Wrapped 2023,” read the post.

According to Newsweek, this timeline is accurate. Spotify reportedly collects users’ data for the personalized experience between only data from January 1 to October 31 each year. Brendan Codey, associate director for Creator Growth and Programs at Spotify, explained the rationale behind the discussion in 2021.

“We have this hard cut-off just for the sake of campaign logistics. We need to QA the site and finalize assets for Wrapped, all of which takes a while. You throw Thanksgiving into the mix, and we have even less time,” said Codey.

These Are The Best Alternatives For Spotify Wrapped That You Can Use Right Now

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Spotify is getting closer to dropping its annual Wrapped feature, which typically arrives in late November or early December. While tracking for it ends after this month, users can technically get a preview of what their most-listened-to lists will look like by using some alternatives.

First, if you’re feeling chaotic, there is a program called “How Bad Is Your Spotify?” that is an AI bot that looks at your Spotify listening history, and then proceeds to ridicule you for your choices. It also works for Apple Music users, so no one feels left out. (I got roasted a ton for too much Taylor Swift.)

For those who aren’t feeling like being judged on a Tuesday afternoon, there is Instafest, which takes your favorite artists based on streams and turns them into a Coachella-style festival lineup. There’s a high chance you’ve probably seen these on social media, and thought, “How do I get tickets to that?”

And if you’re into pie charts, there’s an alternative called Spotify Pie. This shows your most-played genres over the past month.

Last, but not least, there’s a program called N-Gen that turns your listening history into different types of artwork. There are options for a DNA-style display, some sound waves, a flower, and more.

How To See Your Spotify Wrapped 2023

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Each year, Spotify listeners wait to see their Wrapped lists of their most-played songs and artists. As the countdown is slowly approaching when it comes to tracking streams for it, new users might be wondering how they can see their reveals this year.

Here’s what to know.

Getting to see your Spotify Wrapped is typically possible by opening the app on your phone. From there, the app will give you a pop-up with the chance to view it. Last year, it came with a big full-screen alert that read, “Your 2022 Spotify Wrapped is here. Reveal your #1 artist, top songs, minutes listened, and so much more.”

And, if you happened to ignore the alert, or not receive one at all, you can visit the URL spotify.com/wrapped — and if your app is downloaded/up-to-date, it should bring it back on your phone instantly.

Last year also saw the release of a few new fun added features to the Spotify Wrapped, including telling you what “musical listening personality” you have — similar to the Myers-Briggs labeling test or astrology. In total, users were sorted into one of the sixteen categories based on whether they explore for new artists, listen to classic songs, tend to repeat the same tracks, and more aspects.

While it’s still TBD when exactly this year’s will be out, Spotify has been consistent with when Wrapped is unveiled, so it should be quite soon.

Here’s When You Can Expect Spotify Wrapped 2023 To Come Out

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We’re near the end of the year, which for music fans and social media users means one thing: Spotify Wrapped is coming. The annual round-up of Spotify users’ listening habits that takes over Instagram and everything else for a few days is on the way, but when is the 2023 installment coming out?

There’s no officially announced date for that, but based on precedent, it should be in late November or early December. Last year’s was unveiled on November 30, while the 2021 and 2020 editions landed on December 1.

For music lovers trying to intentionally shape what their year-end round-ups look like, now’s the last chance for a final push: Spotify has previously noted that in terms of the data used to generate Wrapped, only listening activity from January 1 to October 31 is considered.

If you don’t want to wait for Wrapped, there are a few third-party alternatives you can try right now. There’s How Bad Is Your Spotify?, a bot that looks over your listening data and roasts you for your music taste. There’s also Instafest, which uses your listening history to create a fictional music festival lineup poster. Spotify Pie is worth considering, too, as it takes the past month of your Spotify activity (not the whole year) and makes a nice pie chart from it.

Bad Bunny’s ‘nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana’ Breaks 2023 Single Day Spotify Streaming Record

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Bad Bunny's 'nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana' Breaks 2023 Single Day Spotify Streaming Record

On October 13th, Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican sensation, achieved a remarkable feat as his album, nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana, became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day for 2023. This remarkable accomplishment further solidifies Bad Bunny’s status as a powerhouse in the music industry.

Bad Bunny has consistently been one of the most influential Latin artists, maintaining the title of the most-streamed artist on Spotify for three consecutive years in 2020, 2021, and 2022. His global impact has been undeniable, and in July of 2023, his album “Un Verano Sin Ti” claimed the honor of being the most-streamed album of all time in Spotify’s history.

In anticipation of the album’s release, Spotify executed a clever marketing strategy, placing cryptic billboards in cities worldwide with the album’s name, “Nadia Sabe / No One Knows.” This enigmatic campaign sparked widespread intrigue and excitement among fans who eagerly speculated on its meaning and how it related to the album’s launch.

Bad Bunny continues to make history and captivate audiences with his groundbreaking music and innovative marketing efforts.

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Spotify Shares Top 50 Streaming Rap Artists On The Platform

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Spotify has been intriguing rap fans a lot recently with information and lists they’ve shared. First, they showed fans which rap songs and albums had generated the most streams on the platform. Now they’ve revealed the top 50 rap artists on the platform in terms of total streams. A lot of names that appeared on their other rap lists unsurprisingly appear here. Fresh off the release of his new album For All The Dogs, Drake unsurprisingly occupies the top spot. His tactic of releasing long albums has benefitted him both on the platform and on Billboard charts as he generates a massive amount of streams.

Elsewhere in the top 10 are plenty of rappers you’d expect. Veterans like Kanye West and Eminem land in the top 5. Hitmakers Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, Future, J. Cole, and Nicki Minaj round out the back half of the top 10. The two youngest artists in the top of the list are both posthumous appearances. Juice Wrld and XXXTENTACION both land in the top 5 of the list. Elsewhere posthumous rappers like Pop Smoke, Mac Miller, and even Tupac crack the list. Check out the full ranking below.

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Spotify Crowns Drake The Top Rapper On The Platform

Drake topping the list is no surprise as he’s often setting the benchmark for rapper success on Spotify. Following the release of his new album he became the first rapper to reach 80 million monthly listeners on the platform. That placed him as the third most popular artist in the entire world behind only Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.

On Spotify’s most-streamed rap songs list many similar artists showed up. It was Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” in particular that stole the show though. The track represents the most streamed female rap song in Spotify history. What do you think of Spotify’s list of the top 50 most streamed rappers on the platform? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Drake Becomes The First Rapper To Hit 80 Million Spotify Listeners

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Drake’s new album For All The Dogs came out over the weekend and it’s been thoroughly dissected by listeners since then. The album is expected to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 this week with over 4 times more than its closest competition. Consequently iIf the projected sales figures hold the album will be the 4th highest debuting project of 2023. It only trails Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Time, Taylor Swift’s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), and narrowly behind Travis Scott’s UTOPIA.

Drake is also expected to dominate the Hot 100 with his new album. He’s expected to have much of the top 20 and almost the entire top 10 all to himself. Additionally, two different tracks from the project “First Person Shooter” with J. Cole, and “IDGAF” with Yeat are currently competing to debut at the top spot on the Hot 100. Consequently that monumental commercial success translated to an impressive uptick in Spotify listeners as well. Drizzy became the first rapper ever to hit 80 million monthly listeners on the platform. He currently sits as the third most-listened-to artist in the world behind only Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.

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Joe Budden had a reaction to For All The Dogs that Drake didn’t take kindly to and as a result, they started a beef. Subsequently, Drizzy clapped back at Budden for failing as a rapper and switching to other mediums in an Instagram post over the weekend. An impressive amount of fellow celebrities have come to his defense. Kai Cenat, Stephen A Smith, and even Budden’s former co-host Mal came down on the rapper’s side.

One person who didn’t hold back their Drake criticism was Azealia Banks. The rapper took a pretty unflinching approach to her clap back. She told Drizzy he didn’t have the right to critique anyone on rap success. What do you think of Drake being the first rapper to hit 80 million monthly listeners on Spotify? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Does Spotify Have The Explicit Version Of Drake’s ‘For All The Dogs?’

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After months of teasing the project through his clothing choices, hair accessories, and onstage announcements, Drake’s highly anticipated solo album For All The Dogs has been uploaded to streaming services. The 23-track body of work features the singles “Slime You Out” featuring SZA, “8AM In Charlotte,” and his long-rumored collaborative records with Bad Bunny and J. Cole. So, does Spotify have the explicit version?

During the record’s rollout, Drake has given exclusives to various platforms. For example, his official video for “8AM In Charlotte,” starring his son Adonis Graham, was first uploaded to social media. On SiriusXM’s Sound 42 station, curated by the rapper’s OVO Sounds label, fans were treated to other goodies. Did Spotify receive any bonus materials? Unfortunately, not. However, the streaming giant does offer two listening experiences of the album.

Once logged into Spotify, two For All The Dogs editions will appear on Drake’s musician profile. The default displayed album is considered the clean version for some users, as no parental advisory label is printed on the cover art. Also, the explicit language marker is absent next to each track. However, if you select the option ‘Album’ and then go to ‘Show All,’ the explicit version of For All The Dogs will be unveiled for accounts without age restrictions.

Take a listen to the explicit version of For All The Dogs below.

Do You Have To Pay For Audiobooks On Spotify?

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Yesterday (October 3), Spotify announced that premium subscribers in certain countries will receive 15 hours of free audiobook streaming per month. According to a report from NME, the feature has launched in Australia and the UK, and is set to launch in the US by the end of the year.

Spotify is primarily a music streaming platform, however, with the launch of the new feature, many Spotify users have questions about Spotify’s audiobook collection and how to listen to these books.

Do you have to pay for audiobooks on Spotify?

Spotify began carrying audiobooks last September, but at the time of their arrival to the streaming platform, they weren’t free. All users, including premium users, had to pay by the book to listen to each title.

According to a press release, Spotify currently carries “upwards of 70% of bestselling books, with titles from major publishers including Hachette, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan, Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and RB Media, as well as independent authors and publishers globally, including Bolinda, Dreamscape, and Pushkin.” Spotify users can begin streaming audiobooks by selecting books marked with “Included With Premium.”

Other titles, as well as the premium titles, will be included in the Spotify library for purchase as à la carte titles.

You can see a trailer for the new feature above.

What Is Spotify Jam?

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There’s a new Spotify feature in town: Jam. So, what is it?

Spotify introduced Jam in a blog post today (September 26) and described it as “a personalized, real-time listening session for your group to tune into together,” adding, “Jam builds on some of our popular social features and combines them with our personalization technology to take real-time listening with pals to the next level.”

Head here for specifics on how to use Jam, but broadly speaking, it works like this: One user (who must have a Premium account) sets up a Jam and invites other users (Premium or not) to join it. Then, all users can add new songs to the queue, allowing people to come together and craft a shared playlist as a team. The user who created the Jam has a bit more control, though, as they’re able to decide what users are allowed into the jam, change the order of songs, and remove songs from the queue.

Spotify explains in the blog post, “There are few things more powerful than connecting over a shared love of music. So over the past few years, Spotify has unveiled a wide range of new features, including Collaborative Playlists and Blend, that make sharing the music you love easier than ever. […] Today we’re introducing Jam, a personalized, real-time listening session for your group to tune into together. Jam builds on some of our popular social features and combines them with our personalization technology to take real-time listening with pals to the next level. […] Get ready for a deeper way to connect through the artists, songs, and albums that unite you — and to discover some unexpected gems with those around you.”

Check out Spotify’s promo video about Jam above and learn more about Jam here.