Apple Music Replay, similar to Spotify Wrapped, has officially launched, offering users a captivating glimpse into their listening habits over the past year. This feature provides a personalized report showcasing the artists, albums, and genres that have resonated most with users throughout 2024.
Collectively, listeners on Apple Music gravitated towards pop sensations and engaging diss tracks, with Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar emerging as leading artists. Remarkably, Taylor Swift secured her place within the top five most streamed songs with a track from five years ago. Additionally, rising stars Benson Boone and Teddy Swims captivated audiences with their heartfelt ballads, while country artist Shaboozey also garnered attention, finding a respectable spot in the Replay rankings.
For users eager to explore their Apple Music Replay report, those using iPhones with iOS 18.1 or later can access the feature directly within the music app from the Home, New, and Search tabs. Other users can visit replay.music.apple.com on mobile or desktop to view their data. A simple slideshow will guide users as they click play to unveil their musical journey.
This year’s Replay introduces some exciting new features. Notably, an exclusive Replay for artists allows them to gain insights about their music, such as the most Shazam-ed songs and the cities where they have the most followers. Additionally, an expanded “Top Listeners” feature offers an extensive look at user engagement, with lists now available for the top 500 or 1000 listeners for both artists and genres.
Another noteworthy addition is the “streaks” feature, which tracks the longest consecutive days a user has played songs on Apple Music, including maintaining an artist as their top choice for several months. The “Date of First Play” feature allows users to discover when they first encountered the songs, artists, and albums that defined their listening year.
Users also have the ability to revisit their favorite tracks from previous years through an extensive archive of Replay playlists. On a broader scale, the trends highlighted by Apple Music show that women artists have made significant strides, appearing on the year-end global songs chart in greater numbers than ever before, and highlighting the breakthrough of many new artists.
The top five most streamed songs of 2024 on Apple Music are:
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
This year’s Apple Music Replay is not only a reflection of individual listening preferences but also signifies a positive shift in the music industry, embracing diversity and supporting emerging talents. Overall, Apple Music Replay serves as an engaging way for users to celebrate their musical choices while simultaneously recognizing the evolving landscape of the music industry.