Especially on Spotify and Apple Music.
If Marseille rap dominates the rankings of streaming platforms in France, the United States also has their record. And if there are no female artists in the top in France, it is rather the opposite in the States since Doja Cat places four titles in the top ten accompanied by Dua Lipa in particular. Another big winner, Lil Nas X who proves that the success of “Old Town road” was not at all a flash in the pan. It’s a real success for Doja Cat who, a few months ago, asked to be respected as a rapper. Among the other tracks which monopolize the TOP 10, performances of Polo G, The Kid Laroi, Iann Dior, Silk Sonic or 24kGoldn. What is interesting to note in this ranking is that almost all of the titles are songs that are quite dancing and quite happy as if the United States had a need for joy and to move their body.
The most listened to titles in 2021 on Spotify US:
Lil Nas X, “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)”
The Kid Laroi, “Stay”
Dua Lipa and DaBaby, “Levitating”
Doja Cat and SZA, “Kiss Me More”
Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow, “Industry Baby”
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak), “Leave the Door Open”
24kGoldn and Iann Dior, “Mood”
The Kid Laroi, “Without You”
Doja Cat, “Streets”
Polo G, “Rapstar”
Doja Cat, “Need to Know”
Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver and Nav, “Lemonade”
Doja Cat, “Woman”
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Among the most listened to artists on the streaming platform, it is Drake who emerges as the big winner for hip-hop, in particular thanks to the success of his last album “Certified Lover Boy”. It ranks fourth in the table behind Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift and BTS. The only other rapper on this list is Juice WRLD whose fan loyalty is well established …
Finally, obviously, how to end this type of article without talking about The Weeknd and the worldwide hit of his album “After Hours”. Apple Music rightly rewarded him with the “Global Artist Of 2021” Award. There is some logic in this decision. In any case, it pleased the Canadian who made this statement when he heard the result:
“I am very grateful for this immense honor and I want to thank Apple for all their support, not only for my work but also for the great music from newer artists. It is so important that the creators are found and supported.”
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