Credited from: LATIMES
Bad Bunny, also known as Benito Antonio MartĂnez Ocasio, has been announced as the most-played artist on Spotify for 2025, marking his fourth time achieving this feat. He amassed over 19.8 billion streams this year, officially dethroning Taylor Swift, who held the title for the last two years. His acclaimed album, "DebĂ Tirar MĂĄs Fotos," was not only the most-listened album of 2025 but also contributed significantly to his artist streams, according to The Hill and Los Angeles Times.
In the U.S., listening habits differed slightly, as Taylor Swift remained at the top of the charts, followed by Drake, Morgan Wallen, and Kendrick Lamar. Bad Bunny ranked fifth among U.S. listeners, a position that highlights his global appeal contrasted with his domestic streaming performance, according to BBC and Channel News Asia.
The leading single of the year was "Die With A Smile" by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, which achieved over 1.7 billion streams, while Bad Bunny's work includes his track from the latest album, which found its place in the top five most-streamed songs of the year. This demonstrates the diversity in music tastes across different demographics and regions, according to The Hill and Los Angeles Times.
In addition to these milestones, Spotify introduced several new features in its Wrapped release this year, enhancing user engagement with interactive components such as a "Wrapped Party" for sharing listening habits with friends, alongside the traditional Spotify Wrapped summaries. These additions further cement Spotify's status as a leading platform in the music streaming industry, as noted by Channel News Asia.