Spotify fans who can’t wait for Spotify Wrapped have a fun new toy they can use to share their musical tastes with friends.
Spotify Pie is just what it sounds like; a pie chart breaking down users’ musical tastes by artist and genre. Rather than waiting all year to utilize it, Spotify Pie will be updated monthly, giving fans the option of sharing and comparing their charts with others year-round. Here’s a completely random sample I found online:
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Spotify Pie was developed on GitHub by Darren Huang, an LA-based programmer and fashion model(!) who is not affiliated with Spotify. As with all third-party apps, use it at your own risk. You can access Spotify Pie here.
Meanwhile, Spotify does have a few official updates and additions coming soon, including Spotify Clips, which sounds a little like TikTok for artists’ profiles, and a virtual DJ powered by AI, which will give listeners information about its curated playlists using a computer-generated voice.
Spotify is also expanding its reach into television, with its popular RapCaviar playlist spinning off into a Hulu documentary series called RapCaviar Presents. If you check out the Roddy Ricch episode, you can see yours truly doing a phony TikTok dance.
Eminem is still one of the biggest names in music. One of the greatest emcees of all time, he has inspired countless rappers around the world. Moreover the Detroit native continues to remain relevant more than two decades into his career. This relevance can be seen on YouTube. As one of the few active artists whose career predates the platform, Em is still one of the sites most popular figures,
Our Generation Music recently took to Instagram to announce that Eminem was the most viewed rapper on YouTube in March. Marshall pulled in a whopping 423 million views over the course of the month. The “Lose Yourself” rapper had plenty of challengers for the crown. Artists like Drake, Jay-Z and Kodak Black all consistently pull in huge numbers on the platform. But perhaps the stiffest competition for YouTube dominance comes from NBA YoungBoy. The Louisiana superstar passed an incredible 10 billion views on YouTube in 2022. He was also the most viewed artist on the platform for the first three months of last year.
However, the blistering success of the 23 year-old YoungBoy is less of an anomaly. It speaks to the impact Eminem has made on hip hop that he is still so popular so far into his career. The 50 year-old still holds the distinction of being one of the most streamed artists on earth. Furthermore, Em’s music is now being listened to by an entirely new generation. He released the song “Mockingbird” in 2005 as a touching tribute to his daughter Hailee. Last month the song reached one billion streams on Spotify. This was sparked in large part by the popularity of the song on TikTok.
However, Eminem is no stranger to success on Spotify either. In 2021, he set the record for most albums with 1 billion streams on the platform. Away from streaming, he earned yet another platinum with his most recent project. Music to be Murdered By: Side B was released in late 2020 and sold more than 250,000 copies. Eminem’s popularity is just further proof that audiences are still being captivated by one of the greatest rappers to ever pick up a microphone.
Travis Scott is undoubtedly a generational talent. Whether or not you like him, his imprint has been left across pop culture. He’s delivered numerous collabs with Jordan, teamed up with McDonald’s for his meal, and created a unique experience on Fortnite for his fans when the world was shut down. But, no matter how big the brand of Travis Scott is, it’s his catalog that’s propelled him to stardom. It’s no doubt that he certainly has the numbers to back up that claim.
This week, new statistics emerged which revealed the surging number of streams on Scott’s Spotify page. Travis Scott is now the only rapper to have over 2 billion streams on each of his albums. It’s certainly an impressive feat for any rapper but we could imagine he’ll keep this momentum high when he decides to release Utopia. So far, Scott has three official albums to his name: Rodeo, Birds In The Trap Sing McKnight, and 2018’s critically acclaimed Astroworld. Despite releasing excellent mixtapes early in his career, none of them are officially on streaming services like Spotify.
Over the past few months, Travis Scott began revving up for the release of his highly anticipated album. While the rapper hinted at its release over the past few years, it seems like it could’ve dropped last year. Following the deadly Astroworld tragedy, the rapper seemingly scrapped plans to release a mixtape titled Dystopia, a project that he intended to serve as a precursor to his Astroworld follow-up. Around the time, he also dropped off singles like “Escape Plan” and “Mafia,” though neither record took off the way it should’ve.
We’ve received a few updates on Utopia, though. Kevin Durant recently suggested that the album was “insane,” while Alchemist also hinted at having a beat on the album. However, the most significant update came from Epic Records CEO Sylvia Rhone who said that Scott’s album was due out in June. Though Travis hasn’t confimed the news itself, it’s still a promising update. Hopefully, we’ll have a new album from Travis Scott to ride out to for the summer. Who do you hope to see Travis collaborate with on Utopia? Let us know in the comment section below.
With hundreds of artists worldwide, the music industry is a brutal competition to compete in. Nevertheless, many strive to win awards and have their music heard by millions. Spotify monthly listeners are a constant variable fans love to check on.
Not many can succeed in their goals, but the ones who do have something special about them. They can accomplish music and bring it to a whole another level.
A big way people track the popularity of an artist is through Spotify. Anyone can go on Spotify to view artists’ monthly listeners and see where they rank worldwide.
The great thing about that is seeing where your favorite artists rank in the music world. Another great thing is that it involves all different types of genres. So today, we take a look at the top 10 most listened-to artists on Spotify.
10. SZA (69,430,593)
At number 10, we have Solána Imani Rowe, who is better known as SZA. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she is known for her singing and as a songwriter.
She has gained a massive following on Spotify since she first started making music in the early 2010s. Currently, she sits at 69,430,593 monthly listeners.
With the ninth spot on the list, we have Pierre David Guetta. Known better as David Guetta, is a French Dj and music producer. Born in Paris, France, he produced many of Pops hit songs.
Guetta has gained an enormous following and remains on top of people’s playlists as the only music producer on the list. On Spotify, he has 72,069,331 monthly listeners.
Justin Drew Bieber, or to the public, Justin Bieber takes the eighth spot on the list. Born in London, Canada, Bieber has been making music since a young age. He started posting music on YouTube and is now recognized for his genre-melding music and global influence.
Justin Bieber continues to stay popular as his fans continue to stream his older songs to this day. He has 72,849,875 monthly listeners on Spotify.
7. Ed Sheeran (77,447,504)
Coming in at number seven, we have Edward Christopher Sheeran, or known in the music industry as Ed Sheeran. Born in Halifax, United Kingdom, Sheeran is known for his singing and songwriting.
Possibly the United Kingdoms’ most streamed and well-recognizable artist globally, he has gained 77,447,504 monthly listeners.
Sitting at the sixth spot is Ariana Grande-Butera, or just Ariana Grande to the public, who is a well-known artist and actress.
Best known for her vocal range and signature talent, which only a few people can achieve and continuously use. Grande was born in Boca Raton, Florida, and was mostly known for her acting career before she started to hit mainstream media for singing.
Over the years, she has gained millions of followers and fans that shifted from her fame to signing and have 78,319,182 monthly listeners.
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, or to the music world as Rihanna, comes in at number five. Since 2003, Rihanna has been making music and is known for singing, acting, and being a businesswoman.
Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, Rihanna has made some of the biggest songs in the world. She even had the chance to do a Super Bowl Halftime Show.
On Spotify, she has gained 79,702,524 monthly listeners; after the Halftime performance, that number has increased.
4. Taylor Swift (80,027,617)
Taylor Allison Swift is a music sensation who is adored but so many women and men alike. Taking the fourth spot, Swift is best known for her singing and songwriting as well as her genre-spanning discography.
She was born in West Reading, Pennslyvania, where she started singing at 14 and moved to Nashville to start off as a country artist.
Of course, her millions of fans have gained her a whopping 80,027,617 monthly listeners on Spotify.
3. Shakira (80,916,603)
Known for her hips not lying, Shakira takes the number three spot. Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born in BArranquilla, Colombia. She is often referred to as the “Queen of Latin Music” and is known for her musical versatility.
Shakira has also had the opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Latina singer Jennifer Lopez. Being the queen and having an opportunity to perform on a big stage like that has gained her a massive following.
On Spotify, Shakira has gained a vast 80,916,603 monthly listeners.
2. Miley Cyrus (81,158,318)
Everyone knew her first as Hannah Montana, but Miley Cyrus since the show has gained significant popularity. She comes in at the number two spot on the list. She was born in Franklin, Tennesee, and has been in the spotlight since she was young.
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She has music that spans over different genres and styles and is very experimental with her music.
With her recently dropped the song “Flowers,” Miley has gained even more attention and Spotify listeners. She has a massive following of 81,158,318 monthly listeners.
1. The Weekend (110,018,087)
At last, with the number spot on the list, we have The Weekend. Abel Makkonen Tesfaye was born in Scarborough, Toronto, Canada. He is well known for his singing, songwriting, and acting.
The Weekend is also known for his musical versatility and the use of dark lyricism, often inspired by his own personal experiences.
Another artist to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, The Weekend, has gained an incredible following over the years. To this day, he may remain in the number-one spot for years to come. He has an outrageous 110,018,087 monthly listeners on Spotify.
Many will be shocked by the people who made this list, but Spotify updates its numbers daily. So we may see some changes in the future, but some of these people may remain on the list for a long time.
However you feel about Eminem, odds are that you at least appreciate “Mockingbird,” which many people on TikTok clearly do. The Detroit rapper’s 2004 cut from his album Encore just gained over 1 billion streams on Spotify. For context, the track had half as many streams less than a year ago. Of course, this newfound appreciation for the song can be traced back to one social media giant: TikTok. The platform’s already revived past hits on the charts and shown them to a new audience, whether it’s their original version or a remixed rendition.
In this specific example, some videos with the hashtag #mockingbird received over 1.5 billion plays on the platform. Also, other videos with #mockingbirdeminem gained over 375 million plays. Moreover, the song appears in many ways: a sped-up version (used in over 150,000 videos), covers, the base track, one of the verses, the chorus, and the list goes on. Not only that, but this week (March 17), “Mockingbird” is No. 42 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs chart. It’s four spots ahead of Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex” and 200,000 streams behind Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock.” While this track was already a hit, peaking at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, this rediscovery certainly brings a new weight to the song dedicated to Em’s daughter Hailie and niece Alaina.
Eminem’s “Mockingbird” Is A TikTok Favorite
However, Encore as a whole album did not receive the kind of praise that “Mockingbird” got from fans and critics alike. Granted, it still sold very well, going five times platinum in the U.S. alone. Still, “Mockingbird” was a standout track regardless of how its album turned out for many. It’s the seventh song in Eminem’s discography to reach over a billion streams on the platform, along with hits like “Without Me” and “The Real Slim Shady.” Last year, during his XXL 25th Anniversary cover story, Marshall Mathers remarked that Encore‘s reception left him frustrated with himself for some time.
“It became a misstep and I struggled to get over the fact that I didn’t do my best,” the 50-year-old expressed. “My best would’ve been good enough if the leaks hadn’t happened. But I released what I had at that point in time, and I feel that put a kind of a mark on my catalog. Encore did some decent numbers, but I was never that concerned with numbers. I was more so worried about what people think about the album. Critics and fans were important to me, and they were always at me about that project.” Despite that disappointment, “Mockingbird” stands as one of his best songs, and it’s great to see TikTok show some love to an almost nineteen-year-old album. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest on Eminem.
“Water” is an adlib that many music fans love to say out loud. The artist who most famously coined the adlib is none other than Ski Mask The Slump God. Stokeley Clevon Goulbourne was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and started rapping at a young age.
His initial rose to fame came along with his best friend XXXTentacion (Jahseh Onfroy) when they met in jail. They both decided that music and rap was what they loved and was talented at. After they were both released, they went on to form the collective group Member Only in 2014.
Ski is underrated by many, but he is a prominent name in SoundCloud as he was a part of the SoundCloud era. Ski is mainly known for his rhythm, versatility, and ability to rap at extreme tempos. He is also known for his cartoon-inspired instrumentals and his ability to carry any feature he’s on.
A controversial opinion, but Ski Mask The Slump God is also granted the title of the King of Rolling Loud. Whenever he performs, he knows how to bring energy not only from his performance but with the crowd as well. Also a loyal best friend, Ski always makes sure to give a shout-out to his late best friends, Juice Wrld and XXXTentacion.
Ski has multiple mixtapes, albums, singles, and eps to his name. We go on to look at some of his most streamed songs, according to Spotify.
#5- “Foot Fungus“
Coming up fifth on this list is the song “Foot Fungus.” This song was featured on his debut studio album “Stokeley.” Coming out on November 30, 2018, this song clocks in at 2:26.
On Spotify, this song has reached 234,097,146 streams and comes in as his fifth most streamed song. The popularity of this song grew over time because of the song title itself and people wanting this song to reach the radio for the same reason above.
An 808 heavy-based beat mixed with outrageous lyrics and rhyming every last word in the verse helps with his flow. As well as, starting with a nice on-and-off rhyming pattern turned into a fast-flowing song makes this song unique.
#4-“Catch Me Outside“
On the number four spot, we have the song “Catch Me Outside.” Arguably one the most recognizable song off Ski’s discography and a song many fans came onto first. This song has gained 247,641,895 streams since its release.
Clocking in at 2:25, this song was featured on his “You Will Regret (Reloaded)” album. Originally released on June 13, 2017, as a single, Ski would release the song again on the album on February 2, 2018.
The song title was inspired by Danielle Bregoli’s famous Dr. Phil quote, “Catch me outside, howbow dah.” The beat was produced by Timbaland, which was the beat used in Missy Elliott’s “She’s a Bitch” song. Elliott even went to Twitter to praise the song since it featured her famous beat.
#3- “Take A Step Back“
If you want to talk about a bass-heavy beat, look no further than our third entry, “Take A Step Back.” Released on May 15, 2016, this song was a staple of Ski’s career. Clocking in at 3:30, this is the longest song on the list.
This song has gained a massive 353,158,409 streams on Spotify for good reasons, too. “Take A Step Back,”is a mosh pit anthem, and if you see this song live, good luck.
The song featured Ski’s late best friend XXXTentacion and was the pinnacle song of both of their early careers. This song was one of the most popular collaborations between the two best friends.
#2-“Nuketown“
At number two, we have “Nuketown,” which features his late best friend, Juice Wrld. The song was released on November 30, 2018, on the “Stokeley” album as well.
Initially, the song featured two Ski verses but was later changed to add a verse from Juice. “Nuketown,” gained popularity due to the aggressive beat and lyrics used. The song also features a screaming Ski in the chorus and a Juice delivery we never will forget.
It has a staggering 377,646,039 streams on Spotify and clocks in at 2:46 . It also peaked on Billboard’s Hot 100 list at number 63 for six weeks.
#1-“Faucet Failure“
Finally, Ski Mask The Slump God’s number one most streamed song is “Faucet Failure.” Releasing on November 30, 2018, on the “Stokeley” album, just like the others, it gained significant popularity.
With his most streams racking in at a significant 492,802,526, this song deserves it all. The way Ski rides the beat with his flow and his delivery on the song makes you bob your head to everything he says.
The runtime on this song is 2:25, which is quick but gets straight to the point. The song has also been on the Billboard Top 100, sitting at number 87 for 11 weeks.
Even though it has been some time since Ski dropped music, he still continues to pop up on features and preview snippets. His popularity continues to grow daily, and he always has a supporting fandom behind him.
We can’t wait to see what Ski has in store for us in the future.
In 2016, he signed an exclusive deal with Amazon to bring his music to streaming. Now, he has elaborated on what he saw in Amazon that he didn’t in other services.
As Digital Music News reports, at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville yesterday (March 13), Brooks said that it has to do with Amazon’s ability to sell physical releases of albums and how that benefits songwriters like himself:
“The fact is that Amazon is a retailer as well. So you can sign your streaming deal, but part of that streaming deal is to move those physical units so the songwriters get paid. And people, we can talk all day that ‘Garth went on to raise his kids, what a great…’ — Garth did that for himself. I stick up for the songwriters because I’m freakin’ one of them! Everything I do for the songwriters, I do for myself.
I’m the most selfish guy you’ve ever met, OK? But if we don’t take care of these songwriters, what do you guys have to play? It’s just tough, so that’s why I love partnering with [Amazon]. So the physical comes in, and nobody’s doing physical anymore. So these songwriters are still doing well.
And I hope that songwriters want to get a Garth Brooks cut. One, because I hope that they think that it would be cool. But two, right behind it closely, I hope it’s because they know that if you’re a Garth Brooks songwriter, you’re going to get paid.”
Given Brooks’ popularity, other platforms have tried to lure him. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek once even had a meeting with Brooks to try to get him on board. In 2017, Brooks said of Spotify and Apple Music:
“Spotify came in, Daniel Ek came down to sit with me, sweet man, I love Daniel, great guy. I think he gets a lot of crap. His parents were both street musicians — he’s a good guy who understands music, and I think he wants to help and believes 100 percent he’s helping.
Apple’s a little different story. They came in with their own set of rules, and if you’re already established, you have to change to get to them. I’m never going to change to fit their rules. Nice guys, we have respect for each other, we’re just never going to work together. So we were kind of dead in the water. Then out of the blue, thank God, Amazon shows up and wants to get into the streaming business. The views they shared seemed to correlate with the views we shared.”
Harlow started his career in 2015 but gained massive popularity in 2020. The song that put him on the watchlist would be “WHATS POPPIN.” Harlow also has Cole Bennett of Lyrical Lemonade to thank for the exposure of that song.
Many could call Harlow a one-hit-wonder, but with the streaming numbers he does, the haters should take a seat. He has two studio albums under his belt with 32 singles, six of which are features.
As the popularity of Jack continues, let’s look at his discography with his top 5 most streamed songs.
Tyler Herro
This song was released on Harlow’s “THATS WHAT THEY ALL SAY” album. Coming out on October 22, 2020, this song pays homage to the basketball player/friend Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat. To also add, he named the song as well as referenced him in the lyrics.
“My homeboy Tyler he play in South Beach / He told me this summer he gon’ fix my jumper” (“Tyler Herro“).
The use of the flute added into the instrumental with Harlow’s rhymes makes you want to bob your head. The catchiness and transitions of his lyrics make this song worth a hit.
First Class
First teased by Harlow on March 31, 2022, on TikTok and Instagram. The song gained immediate popularity and attention even before the release date on April 8, 2022. The sample used in the song is what made this song gain attraction, which fit so well for some odd reason.
As soon as this song was released, it was used everywhere on TikTok. Jack Harlow even took the time to react to some of these posts.
Attracting 620,851,637 streams on Spotify, this was the first song everyone listened to when it dropped on Harlow’s “Come Home The Kids Miss You” album. The famous Fergie song “Glamorous’s” chorus was used on this song to help Harlow sing his chorus.
“I been a (G), throw up the (L)
Sex in the (A-M), uh-huh
(O-R-O-U-S, yeah)
And I can put you in (first class, up in the sky)
I can put you in (first class, up in the, up-up in the).”
Whats Poppin Remix
The song was so popular they had to run it back with a remix. In Addition to Jack Halrow’s song came DaBaby, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne. Being released on June 24, 2020, Harlow first teased the track on his Instagram two days before the actual release. The song generated 647,734,569 streams on Spotify.
Furthermore, Harlow had this to say before the song’s release, “There are some times when it’s your duty to spit, but I already showed you that I can rap,” he told Billboard in March.
Including three generational rappers in this remix added the spice the song needed. Everyone did what they had to do with the song, and it came out perfectly. Adding the flow of DaBaby to the verse of Tory Lanez, to ending it off with one of the GOATS, Lil Wayne.
WHATS POPPIN
This was Jack Harlow’s breakout song and arguably what brought him into the spotlight. First released on January 21, 2020, with a music video directed by legend Cole Bennett. An upbeat instrumental with Harlow going from slow to fast verses compliments the song well.
Also, adding the well-known chorus, many think of this song first when it comes to his music. Even growing as a TikTok sound for a while, this song is just recognizable. Additionally, the song was nominated for Best Rap Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Gaining the Number 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020, this song was on everyone’s mind when it was released. Spotify says this song generated 688,114,346 streams.
Industry Baby
Lastly on the list is “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X featuring Jack Harlow. This is one of the few songs Jack Harlow has a feature on, but the streaming numbers are insane. This song was released on July 23, 2021.
According to Spotify, this song has generated 1,693,344,852 streams. A majority of artists never reach that milestone in their career, so this is an accomplishment for him. Who would have thought the chemistry between the two artists would work so well. The mixing of Lil Nas X singing and rapping with Harlow’s smooth entrance and slick-back voice gives this song a great collaboration.
This song also won three awards in the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards: Best Collaboration, Best Art Direction, and Best Visual Effects.
Even though Harlow’s most recent album was brought with mixed emotions towards the negative side, we still wonder what comes next from the Kentucky native. The entertainment of his persona and his musical ability are what keep us intrigued.
