Spotify revealed the top artists, songs and albums on its platform in 2016.
On a global level, Drake was the top artist on Spotify in 2016, followed by Justin Bieber and Rihanna. Drake’s music accounted for more than 4.7 billion streams in 2016.
In terms of female artists specifically, Rihanna was the top artist of the year, with over 2.5 billion streams. Rihanna was followed by Ariana Grande and Sia. For male artists specifically, Drake was followed by Bieber and Twenty One Pilots.
Elsewhere, Spotify said the top breakout artist in 2016 was Zayn, followed by Frenship and Anne-Marie.
In terms of individual songs, One Dance (feat. Wizkid and Kyla) by Drake was the most streamed track on Spotify in 2016. In addition, Drake’s album Views was the most streamed album on the platform this year.
Here are Spotify’s complete top five lists for the top artists, songs and albums on its platform in 2016.
Top Five Artists for 2016
Drake
Justin Bieber
Rihanna
Twenty One Pilots
Kanye West
Most Streamed Female Artists in 2016
Rihanna
Ariana Grande
Sia
Adele
Fifth Harmony
Most Streamed Male Artists in 2016
Drake
Justin Bieber
Twenty One Pilots
Kanye West
Coldplay
Top Five Breakout Artists in 2016
Zayn
Frenship
Anne-Marie
Madeintyo
Rob $tone
Most Streamed Tracks in 2016
Drake – One Dance (feat. Wizkid and Kyla)
Mike Posner – I Took a Pill in Ibiza – Seeb Remix
The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down (feat. Daya)
Rihanna – Work (feat. Drake)
Sia – Cheap Thrills
Most Streamed Albums in 2016
Drake – Views
Justin Bieber – Purpose
Rihanna – ANTI
Twenty One Pilots – Blurryface
The Weeknd – Beauty Behind the Madness
