Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay: Top songs, albums, and artists of 2025 are now available

As the year comes to a close, music fans are discovering which songs, albums, and artists dominated streaming in 2025. On Wednesday, Spotify launched its annual Wrapped campaign, showcasing the platforms top-performing tracks, albums, and global artists of the year. Apple Music followed suit on Tuesday with its Replay 25, presenting its own countdown of the most-streamed songs of 2025.

This year, a Latin superstar and upcoming 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer claimed the title of Spotifys global top artist for the fourth time, amassing an impressive 19.8 billion streams. The leading global song on Spotify, a widely celebrated duet, reached 1.7 billion streams. On Apple Music, a viral track captured the No. 1 spot on its Top 100 Global Songs chart.

Spotifys Highlights

• Top Tracks: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Die With a Smile; Huntr/X, Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, KPop Demon Hunters cast, Golden; Kendrick Lamar and Lefty Gunplay, tv off
• Top Artists: Morgan Wallen led with 12 songs in Spotifys top 100, his highest-ranking track being Im the Problem at No. 18. Kendrick Lamar appeared nine times, and he along with SZA secured two spots in the top 10.

Fans can explore the full Spotify Top 100 Global Songs, Top 100 Most-Read Lyrics, and Top 100 Global Radio lists to see the complete rankings.

Apple Music Replay 2025

• Top Songs: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, Die With a Smile; Moliy, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea, Shake It to the Max (Fly) [Remix]

Apple Musics Replay 25 also highlights the most-identified tracks via the Shazam app, offering listeners insight into the years most viral and popular music worldwide.

Author's Analysis: The 2025 Music Streaming Surge

As 2025 wraps up, music streaming platforms are showcasing the year’s biggest trends. Spotify and Apple Music’s Wrapped and Replay campaigns reflect the evolving tastes of global audiences. From Latin pop dominance to viral tracks capturing attention, the year has been marked by diverse genres and global collaborations. These reports aren’t just about popular artists and songs—they reveal how music consumption is shifting and adapting to new digital behaviors.

The continued reign of Latin superstar and Super Bowl halftime performer, who secured the top artist position on Spotify for the fourth consecutive year, demonstrates the power of cross-genre appeal. With 19.8 billion streams, this artist has successfully bridged cultures and global audiences. Meanwhile, viral hits like “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars show the enduring appeal of star power and collaborations, capturing the imagination of listeners worldwide.

Apple Music’s focus on Shazam-tracked songs offers a valuable perspective on the year's most viral tracks, underscoring how digital tools like Shazam contribute to musical discovery. While Spotify provides a robust view of global hits, Apple’s Replay emphasizes the spontaneous nature of music popularity, driven by social media and real-time engagement.

As we enter 2026, these insights not only highlight the top tracks and artists but also emphasize the growing influence of streaming platforms as curators of culture. The year’s top performers reflect the fusion of global music trends and the power of digital platforms in shaping listener habits.

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• Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay are here: Top songs, albums and artists of 2025