Spotify, the world's largest music streaming service, has released its rankings looking back on the music scene in 2017 (collection period: January 1 - November 18, 2017).
Ed Sheeran was the most-streamed artist on Spotify this year, with his album "➗ (Divide)" (over 3.1 billion streams) and single "Shape of You" (over 1.4 billion streams) not only becoming the most-streamed album and song of the year, but the latter also breaking the record for the most-streamed song on Spotify ever.
Stefan Blom, Chief Content Officer at Spotify, commented:
In addition, the most streamed Japanese artist in Japan and overseas was ONE OK ROCK, and the most streamed song by a Japanese artist in Japan was the song for the animated film "Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?", which was released in August this year. DAOKO x Kenshi Yonezu's "Uchiage Hanabi," the theme song for the anime "Your Name," took first place.
Spotify has also launched two playlists, "My Top Songs 2017" and "Songs I Want to Hear in 2017," that allow users to reflect on their 2017 through music. These special playlists, created just for you, can be found in the "2017 Wrapped" section on Spotify's Browse page.
In addition, a special website has been launched called "Your 2017 Wrapped" (https://2017wrapped.com/ja/), where users can check out the artists and songs they listened to most on Spotify this year by simply following the instructions on the site. Results can be shared immediately on social media, so why not share them with your friends?
1. Ed Sheeran
2. Drake
3. The Weeknd
4. Kendrick Lamar
5. The Chainsmokers
"Most Streamed Female Artists in the World"
1. Rihanna
2. Taylor Swift
3. Selena Gomez
4. Ariana Grande
5. Sia
"Most Streamed Male Artists in the World"
1. Ed Sheeran
2. Drake
3. The Weeknd
4. Kendrick Lamar
5. Daddy Yankee
"Most Streamed Groups in the World"
1. Coldplay
2. Imagine Dragons
3. Maroon 5
4. Linkin Park
5. Migos
"Most Streamed Songs in the World"
1. Shape of You / Ed Sheeran
2. Despacito - Remix / Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
3. Despacito / Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee
4. Something Just Like This / The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
5. I'm The One / DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Trumpet, Lil Wayne
Ed Sheeran was the most-streamed artist on Spotify this year, with his album "➗ (Divide)" (over 3.1 billion streams) and single "Shape of You" (over 1.4 billion streams) not only becoming the most-streamed album and song of the year, but the latter also breaking the record for the most-streamed song on Spotify ever.
Stefan Blom, Chief Content Officer at Spotify, commented:
"Ed Sheeran dominated the music scene this year with the release of 'Divide.' 2017 was undoubtedly Ed Sheeran's year, and I'm delighted that so many music fans discovered, listened to, and shared his music through Spotify." Stefan Blom
In addition, the most streamed Japanese artist in Japan and overseas was ONE OK ROCK, and the most streamed song by a Japanese artist in Japan was the song for the animated film "Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom?", which was released in August this year. DAOKO x Kenshi Yonezu's "Uchiage Hanabi," the theme song for the anime "Your Name," took first place.
Spotify has also launched two playlists, "My Top Songs 2017" and "Songs I Want to Hear in 2017," that allow users to reflect on their 2017 through music. These special playlists, created just for you, can be found in the "2017 Wrapped" section on Spotify's Browse page.
In addition, a special website has been launched called "Your 2017 Wrapped" (https://2017wrapped.com/ja/), where users can check out the artists and songs they listened to most on Spotify this year by simply following the instructions on the site. Results can be shared immediately on social media, so why not share them with your friends?
■2017 Spotify Global Ranking
"Most Streamed Artists in the World"1. Ed Sheeran
2. Drake
3. The Weeknd
4. Kendrick Lamar
5. The Chainsmokers
"Most Streamed Female Artists in the World"
1. Rihanna
2. Taylor Swift
3. Selena Gomez
4. Ariana Grande
5. Sia
"Most Streamed Male Artists in the World"
1. Ed Sheeran
2. Drake
3. The Weeknd
4. Kendrick Lamar
5. Daddy Yankee
"Most Streamed Groups in the World"
1. Coldplay
2. Imagine Dragons
3. Maroon 5
4. Linkin Park
5. Migos
"Most Streamed Songs in the World"
1. Shape of You / Ed Sheeran
2. Despacito - Remix / Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
3. Despacito / Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee
4. Something Just Like This / The Chainsmokers & Coldplay
5. I'm The One / DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Trumpet, Lil Wayne
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