Apple Music has launched its highly anticipated Replay feature, providing a comprehensive look at users’ listening habits for 2024, akin to Spotify’s Wrapped. This new report presents detailed insights into the most streamed artists, albums, and genres among listeners.
This year, pop icons and notable rap tracks dominated the charts, with Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar leading the way. Interestingly, Taylor Swift’s popular track from five years ago also made it into the top five most-streamed songs. Emerging talents like Benson Boone and Teddy Swims have captivated audiences with their heartfelt ballads, while country artist Shaboozey has gained recognition among the top tier of listeners.
To access this year’s Apple Music Replay report, iPhone users running iOS 18.1 or later can easily find it within the music app, specifically under the Home, New, and Search tabs. Other users can visit replay.music.apple.com on their mobile devices or desktops. Once accessed, a slideshow format will present users with their personalized music report.
This year’s Replay includes innovative features such as an exclusive Replay for Artists, giving musicians access to valuable metrics like Shazam discovery rates and city-specific listener statistics. Additionally, users can now see an extensive “Top Listeners” list—beyond the previous limit of the top 100—expanding to the top 500 or even 1000 for artists and genres.
New features, such as “streaks,” track the longest periods of consecutive listening, showcasing a user’s most-listened-to artists when they maintain a number one ranking over multiple months. Another interesting addition is the “date of first play,” which allows users to see when they first discovered particular songs or albums.
Moreover, users have the option to revisit past years’ Replay playlists, conjuring fond memories of favorite tunes over time.
On a broader scale, the data suggests that in 2024, female artists made unprecedented strides, appearing more frequently in the year-end global songs chart than ever before. Many high-ranking spots were occupied by artists who were newcomers to such recognition.
Here are some standout statistics regarding the most streamed content on Apple Music:
Top 5 Songs Globally:
1. “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
2. “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone
3. “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
4. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
5. “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift
Top 5 Most Read Lyrics:
1. “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” by Creepy Nuts
2. “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
3. “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter
4. “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
5. “Beautiful Things” by Benson Boone
Overall, Apple Music Replay for 2024 not only emphasizes personal listening experiences but also celebrates the emerging trends within the music landscape, particularly highlighting the growing influence of female artists in the industry. This reflects a hopeful trajectory in music diversity and representation, encouraging both listeners and artists alike to engage with new sounds and voices.