Prepare to revisit your favorite tunes, as Apple Music has launched its highly anticipated 2024 Replay feature. On December 3, subscribers were introduced to a personalized experience that showcases their most played songs, albums, and artists throughout the year, along with comprehensive charts highlighting the top music of 2024.
According to Apple Music’s press release, this year marked a significant shift in the music landscape, with more female artists appearing on the year-end global songs chart than ever before. They also noted that various global genres reached unprecedented levels of popularity, and many top-ranking artists were newcomers to the year-end charts.
The 2024 Year-End Charts compile data from Apple Music streams, Shazam tags, and radio airplay to celebrate the most impactful songs of the year. Kendrick Lamar secured the top spot with his track “Not Like Us,” which dominated the Global Daily Hot 100 chart for over six weeks following its May release. Notable follow-ups include Benson Boone’s “Beautiful Things” at No. 2, followed by Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” at No. 3, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” at No. 4, and Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer” rounding out the top five.
Additionally, Boone topped the Global Shazam chart, while Dua Lipa led the newly created Shazam Global Radio Spins chart, utilizing data from over 40,000 radio stations worldwide.
Apple Music has introduced several new features in the 2024 Replay, enhancing how listeners explore their music habits. Subscribers can now check if they’ve made it into the Top 500 or Top 1000 listeners of their favored artists and genres. Other features include tracking listening streaks, viewing a monthly overview of their top songs and artists, evaluating their artistic loyalty via the Top Artist Streak feature, and discovering the date they first played their favorite songs of the year.
For those eager to relive their musical journey, accessing Apple Music Replay is straightforward. iPhone users with iOS 18.1 can find their personal Replay via the Apple Music app using the Home, New, or Search tabs. Users with older iOS versions or desktop can visit replay.music.apple.com.
In summary, Apple Music’s 2024 Replay not only celebrates the year’s musical achievements but also enriches the listener’s experience with deeper insights into personal listening habits. With the growth of diverse artists and the expansion of global music trends, the future of music looks promising, inviting more fans to explore and enjoy fresh sounds in the coming year.