Kendrick Lamar Tops the Charts

Apple Music has just released their year-end charts and 2024 Replay for all listeners, showcasing the artists who have dominated streaming. Among them, Kendrick Lamar stands out with his song “Not Like Us” claiming the number one position on the Global 100 list.

This single held the top spot for six consecutive weeks, setting a record in the chart’s history, despite its creator facing various controversies. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift made a significant mark with seven songs in the top 100, with her popular 2019 release “Cruel Summer” landing at #5. Another collaboration, “Fortnight” with Post Malone, secured the #7 position.

Taylor Swift’s Record Achievement

Swift emerged as the most streamed artist of the year, with her album “The Tortured Poets Department” being the most listened to in 2024. Swift expressed her gratitude to her fans through her Instagram story: ‘Ahhhhhh thank you for listening to my music and TTPD so much!!!! You, the fans, made The Tortured Poets Department the TOP STREAMED ALBUM of The Year on @applemusic!!!’

Additionally, artists Drake and Morgan Wallen are tied with eight entries each in the top 100, while SZA and Future each have six songs featured. Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” follows closely behind Lamar’s track, rounded out by Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” and Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”

New Features in Apple Music’s Replay 2024

Apple Music has also launched several new features related to its ‘Replay 2024’. Users can now track their streaming habits over the year, gaining insights into when they first discovered songs or artists.

Moreover, Shazam charts were released, indicating the most searched track, with Boone’s “Beautiful Things” taking the lead, followed by songs from Teddy Swims and Cyril’s remix of Disturbed’s “The Sound of Silence.”

Conclusion

With these enhanced insights and fresh faces emerging in the music industry, Apple Music’s 2024 year-end charts and Replay signify a new era for streaming and music engagement.