Apple Music Replay has officially launched, allowing users to delve into their music listening habits from 2024. This service parallels Spotify Wrapped and offers listeners a comprehensive breakdown of their favorite artists, albums, and genres over the year.
In this year’s trends, pop artists and hip-hop tracks dominated the charts, with Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar taking the lead. Taylor Swift surprisingly found her way into the most streamed songs, showcasing the enduring appeal of her five-year-old hit. Emerging artists like Benson Boone and Teddy Swims made notable impressions with their heartfelt ballads, while rising country star Shaboozey claimed a spot as well.
To access your Apple Music Replay report, iPhone users with iOS 18.1 or later can easily navigate through the music app’s Home, New, and Search tabs. Other users can visit replay.music.apple.com on mobile or desktop to view their personalized report, presented through an engaging slideshow format.
This year’s updates include a new feature for artists, granting them insights into how listeners discover their music, including popular discovery tools like Shazam. Additionally, Apple Music has enhanced the “Top Listeners” list, expanding the ranks to the Top 500 or Top 1000, which provides users with a more extensive view of their music engagement.
The platform has introduced a “streaks” feature, showing how many consecutive days a user has streamed music and highlighting long-term affinities for specific artists. Another valuable addition is the “date of first play,” allowing users to reflect on when they first encountered their favorite songs or artists.
For those looking to reminisce about earlier listening experiences, Apple Music also offers an archive of previous Replay playlists. Beyond individual experiences, Apple Music’s overall trends for 2024 indicate a surge in female artists reaching top positions, with many achieving year-end recognition for the first time.
Top streamed songs globally include:
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
In conclusion, Apple Music Replay not only offers a personalized experience for users but also reflects broader trends in the music industry, emphasizing the growing diversity and talent within the music scene. As listeners enjoy their favorite tracks, it’s a promising sign of the continued evolution and impact of music in our lives.