Spotify Wrapped 2023: Spotlighting the year’s Top streamed artists and songs

Pop sensation Taylor Swift has emerged as the reigning queen of Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped campaign, securing the coveted title of the platform’s most-streamed artist globally. Swift’s phenomenal achievement, marked by over 2,610 crores of global streams since January 1, is proof of her enduring popularity and the extraordinary success of her ongoing Eras Tour.

This triumph not only crowns Swift as the top artist of 2023 but also marks a significant shift in the Spotify landscape. For the past three years, Spanish singer Bad Bunny held the throne as the platform’s most-streamed artist. However, Swift’s stellar performance has unseated the reggaeton sensation, who now occupies the second spot. 

The following positions on the list are occupied by music heavyweights, with The Weeknd and Drake securing third and fourth places, respectively. Peso Pluma rounds up the top five, adding a diverse range of talent to Spotify’s global stage.

Here’s the full list of Spotify 2023’s Most-Streamed Artists Globally:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Bad Bunny
3. The Weeknd
4. Drake
5. Peso Pluma
6. Feid
7. Travis Scott
8. SZA
9. Karol G
10. Lana Del Rey

Swift’s dominance extends beyond the artist category, as her track “Cruel Summer” secured a spot in the top 10 most-streamed songs globally. However, it is Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” that claims the top position, boasting a staggering 160 crore streams worldwide.

Here’s the full list of Spotify 2023’s Most-Streamed Songs Globally:

1. ‘Flowers’ by Miley Cyrus
2. ‘Kill Bill’ by SZA
3. ‘As It Was’ by Harry Styles
4. ‘Seven (feat. Latto)’ by Jung Kook
5. ‘Ella Baila Sola’ by Eslabon Armado, Peso Pluma
6. ‘Cruel Summer’ by Taylor Swift
7. ‘Creepin’ (with The Weeknd & 21 Savage)’ by Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage
8. ‘Calm Down (with Selena Gomez)’ by Rema, Selena Gomez
9. ‘Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53’ by Bizarrap, Shakira
10. ‘Anti-Hero’ by Taylor Swift

The accolades don’t end there for Swift, as 2023 has indeed been a banner year for the 33-year-old singer-songwriter. With the ongoing success of her Eras Tour and multiple Grammy nominations, Swift has solidified her status as a global icon. As the curtain falls on 2023, Swift stands at the pinnacle of the music industry. Swifties around the world are undoubtedly revelling in the success of their beloved artist, making this year a historic chapter in Taylor Swift’s illustrious career.