Spotify has been a game-changer in the music industry. The streaming platform has made it easier for big-name artists to connect with their fans. Additionally, many would argue that Spotify has democratized the industry. Gone are the days when budding artists were forced to sell mixtapes to passersby on the street. Furthermore, Spotify has lessened the need for artists to be noticed by big-name producers or record companies. Now, wannabe music stars can simply record their songs and upload them to the internet.
However, there is a downside to Spotify’s explosion in popularity. The amount of people on the platform has caused oversaturation. Subsequently, many of the songs are being ignored. Baller Alert took to Instagram to shed light on a new study that shows that much of the music being uploaded to Spotify is not being listened to. The study says that nearly a quarter of music uploaded to the platform received zero plays last year. Subsequently, that accounts for about 38 million songs. Additionally, the study also says that another 67 million songs on the platform received less than ten streams. That accounts for about half of the songs on Spotify.
Meanwhile, the study went on to place the number of total songs on Spotify at around 158 million. That means that about three-quarters of all of the music on the platform is largely going unheard, Furthermore, these numbers seem to suggest what most observers likely already knew. Spotify is dominated by big names. Artists like Eminem, NBA YoungBoy, and Miley Cyrus do massive numbers on the platform. Meanwhile, the majority of artists receive little to no play.
Obviously, music is a very difficult industry to break into. Most people who set out to become big-name musicians never meet their goals. Moreover, attracting an audience can be a difficult task. Indeed even highly talented artists will never will never taste stardom. However, one of the more perplexing things about the study is that people aren’t even listening to their songs. Moreover, it seems they are not promoting the music to their friends and family.
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.
