With 2024 coming to a close, Spotify released its yearly listening recap, “Spotify Wrapped,” on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Apple Music has also released its version of the yearly listening recap, titled “Apple Music Replay.”
These listening reviews allow subscribers of the streaming services to view their most listened to artists of the year, along with their most listened-to songs, albums and a report of how many minutes they listened to music.
“I realized that my music taste has changed throughout the year,” sophomore Aaron Sharma said. “So, seeing my Spotify Wrapped gave me some nostalgia into the beginning of the year when I listened to different artists.”
Some students say Spotify Wrapped has become a popular topic of conversation at school.
“One thing I like about seeing Spotify Wrapped is seeing all my friends most listened to artists and comparing and contrasting theirs with mine,” junior Grant Colocousis said.
The Evergreen Online sent out a survey to all Greenhill Upper School students asking them who their top five most listened to artists this year were and compiled each student’s top five artists, ranking each artist with a point-based system. Artists received five points for being a student’s most listened, four points for second, three for third, and so on.
In the results the artist with the most listening points is ranked as number one.
- Sabrina Carpenter
In 2024, popstar Sabrina Carpenter released her album “Short n’ Sweet” which dominated the charts with hits such as “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” Carpenter also went on tour this year, selling out many stadiums and solidifying herself as an up-and-coming star.
- Playboi Carti
Although some see him a as controversial figure, rapper and rock star Playboi Carti has a very strong fan base. Although Playboi Carti has not released any of his own music since 2020, he was featured on hit 2024 songs such as “Carnival” and “Timeless.”
- Zach Bryan
It seems that a new star has emerged in country music, with Zach Bryan exploding into the scene in 2024. Bryan released his new album “The Great American Bar Scene,” as well as going on “The Quittin Time Tour.” Bryan’s tour was a massive success and solidified him as the current top country artist.
- Billie Eilish
In 2024, pop singer Billie Eilish released her new album, titled “Hit Me Hard and Soft.” The album featured chart-topping hits including “Birds of a Feather.”
- SZA
Although SZA did not release an album in 2024, she still had a very successful year. Pop and rhythm and blues artist, SZA released the viral single, “Saturn,” as well as being featured twice on Kendrick Lamar’s album, “GNX.” SZA looks to have a big 2025 as she is set to appear on the Grand National Tour with Lamar.
- Tyler, The Creator
Breaking into Greenhill’s top 5, is pop and rap artist Tyler, The Creator. Tyler has been very consistent throughout his career in the fact that his albums have always performed well. His latest 2024 release, “Chromakopia,” was no different, as it topped the charts, and features viral hits including “St. Chroma” and “Like Him.” Tyler had not released a full new album since 2021, which generated a large amount of anticipation for this album.
- Kanye West
Kanye West, a controversial yet influential music and fashion icon, had an action-packed 2024. West began the year by releasing his much-anticipated comeback album titled “Vultures” with Ty Dolla Sign. The album was a massive success, and featured the ever-viral, chart-topping song, “Carnival.” West released a sequel album later in the year titled “Vultures 2”, which did not receive the same positivity as the first installment. However, fans are still hopeful for another new West album soon, titled “Bully.”
- Travis Scott
Kicking off the medal round, the bronze goes to rap artist Travis Scott. Fresh off the heels of the monumental 2023 release of “Utopia”, Scott had a quieter 2024 music-wise. However, Scott performed his “Circus Maximus Tour.” Following this tour, several fans consider Scott to be one of the best live performers. Fans expect a new album from Scott in 2025, as he has been previewing new snippets of music.
- Taylor Swift
Greenhill’s silver medal goes to pop artist Taylor Swift. Swift released her album “The Tortured Poets Department” in 2024, and earned Spotify’s top global artist award. Additionally, Swift was in the sports headlines frequently in 2024, as she was consistently seen at Kansas City Chiefs games supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, contributing to her growing popularity. Swift also went on a massive “Eras Tour” which was the largest-grossing tour of all time. `
- Drake
Greenhill’s gold medal goes to the do-it-all artist, Drake. Drake had an extremely busy 2024, even without releasing an album. Drake got into a rap war with artist Kendrick Lamar. Drake released many tracks targeted at Lamar, including “Push ups” and “Family Matters.” Most rap fans would agree Drake is still one of the best artists of the generation, which is one of the many reasons as to why he won Greenhill’s inaugural Spotify Wrapped competition.
