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# Spotify’s Most Streamed Artists, Songs Of 2017
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/spotifys-most-streamed-artists-songs-of-2017/
- Published: 2017-12-05T15:55:37.000Z
- Updated: 2017-12-05T15:55:37.000Z
- Description: Ed Sheeran’s ÷ (Divide) was the most streamed album of the year on Spotify worldwide in 2017 with 3.1 billion streams, and ‘Shape of You’ became the most streamed track. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/12/spotifys-most-streamed-artists-songs-of-2017.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Music Business, Streaming, Amazon, Apple, Apple Music, Google, music, music industry, Music Tech, musician, musicians, Pandora, Spotify, Tech Stories, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:05

[![Spotify new](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb09dd66fc970d-200wi "Spotify new")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e201bb09dd66fc970d-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Ed Sheeran’s ÷ (Divide) was the most streamed album of the year on Spotify worldwide in 2017 with 3.1 billion streams, and ‘Shape of You’ became the most streamed track of all time on Spotify, now with over 1.4 billion streams.In what was a landmark year for Latin music, its listening increased by 110%, with two Latin tracks hitting #1 on Spotify for the first time: ‘Despacito’ and ‘Mi Gente’, as well as 10 Latin songs appearing on Spotify’s Global Top 50\. ‘Despacito – Remix’ by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber was named Spotify’s ‘Song of the Summer,’ showing the culture’s reach. Yankee also held the #1 position on Spotify in July — a first for a Latin artist.

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**Most Streamed Artists**Ed Sheeran was the world’s most streamed artist on Spotify with over 6.3 billion streams this year, dethroning Drake who took the top spot in 2015 and 2016\. In fact, Drake is the only top 5 artist carried over from last year, with Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and The Chainsmokers all new to the top 5 list of artists this year.
1. [Ed Sheeran](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eUKZXaKkcviH0Ku9w2n3V?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [Drake](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TVXtAsR1Inumwj472S9r4?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [The Weeknd](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Xyo4u8uXC1ZmMpatF05PJ?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Kendrick Lamar](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YZyLoL8N0Wb9xBt1NhZWg?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [The Chainsmokers](https://open.spotify.com/artist/69GGBxA162lTqCwzJG5jLp?ref=hypebot.com)
**Most Streamed Female Artists**For the third year in the row, Rihanna takes home the title of most streamed female artist, continuing her reign at the top. Pop superstars Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande and Sia round out the top 5.
1. [Rihanna](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pKCCKE2ajJHZ9KAiaK11H?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [Taylor Swift](https://open.spotify.com/artist/06HL4z0CvFAxyc27GXpf02?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [Selena Gomez](https://open.spotify.com/artist/0C8ZW7ezQVs4URX5aX7Kqx?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Ariana Grande](https://open.spotify.com/artist/66CXWjxzNUsdJxJ2JdwvnR?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [Sia](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5WUlDfRSoLAfcVSX1WnrxN?ref=hypebot.com)
**Most Streamed Male Artists**Ed Sheeran naturally dominates the Most Streamed Male Artists list, but for the first time we see Daddy Yankee claim a spot in the Top Five Most Streamed Male Artists list this year.
1. [Ed Sheeran](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eUKZXaKkcviH0Ku9w2n3V?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [Drake](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TVXtAsR1Inumwj472S9r4?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [The Weeknd](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Xyo4u8uXC1ZmMpatF05PJ?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Kendrick Lamar](https://open.spotify.com/artist/2YZyLoL8N0Wb9xBt1NhZWg?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [Daddy Yankee](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VMYDCV2IEDYJArk749S6m?ref=hypebot.com)
**Top Five Breakout Artists**2017 was a big year for artists in groups breaking out on their own to go solo. Camila Cabello, Harry Styles and Liam Payne all went solo this year and hit it big on their own as the top 3 breakout artists of the year. Rappers Lil Pump and Trippie Red round out the list.
1. [Camila Cabello](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nDoRrQiYLoBzwC5BhVJzF?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [Harry Styles](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KImCVD70vtIoJWnq6nGn3?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [Liam Payne](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pUo3fmmHT8bhCyHE52hA6?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Lil Pump](https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wyVrVrFCkukjdVIdirGVY?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [Trippie Redd](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Xgp2XMz1fhVYe7i6yNAax?ref=hypebot.com)
**Most Streamed Groups**This year, Coldplay’s collaboration with The Chainsmokers on ‘Something Just Like This’ catapulted them to the top of the groups list, followed by Imagine Dragons bringing the ‘Thunder’ with Maroon 5, Linkin Park and Migos closing out the list.
1. [Coldplay](https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gzpq5DPGxSnKTe4SA8HAU?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [Imagine Dragons](https://open.spotify.com/artist/53XhwfbYqKCa1cC15pYq2q?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [Maroon 5](https://open.spotify.com/artist/04gDigrS5kc9YWfZHwBETP?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Linkin Park](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6XyY86QOPPrYVGvF9ch6wz?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [Migos](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oMuImdp5ZcFhWP0ESe6mG?ref=hypebot.com)
**Most Streamed Tracks**Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape of You’ surpassed Drake’s ‘One Dance’ by becoming the most popular song ever on Spotify with over 1.4 billion streams.
1. [Shape of You – Ed Sheeran](https://open.spotify.com/album/3T4tUhGYeRNVUGevb0wThu?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [Despacito – Remix – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber](https://open.spotify.com/album/3smvpv7CdrhVcGYaNDLOqn?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [Despacito – Luis Fonsi feat. Daddy Yankee](https://open.spotify.com/album/1HV4uCbhCicfl07dm2WvU0?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay](https://open.spotify.com/album/4JPguzRps3kuWDD5GS6oXr?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [I’m the One – DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne](https://open.spotify.com/album/4JBZ0QHveEpESepanNBG8A?ref=hypebot.com)
**Most Streamed Albums**After dropping ÷ (*Divide)* in March, Ed Sheeran’s album has racked up over 3.1 billion streams on Spotify, making it the most streamed album of the year.
1. [Divide – Ed Sheeran](https://open.spotify.com/album/3T4tUhGYeRNVUGevb0wThu?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [More Life – Drake](https://open.spotify.com/album/1lXY618HWkwYKJWBRYR4MK?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [DAMN. – Kendrick Lamar](https://open.spotify.com/album/4eLPsYPBmXABThSJ821sqY?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Starboy – The Weeknd](https://open.spotify.com/album/2ODvWsOgouMbaA5xf0RkJe?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [Stoney – Post Malone](https://open.spotify.com/album/2TbtBmA00IP0P1GpUqIaXS?ref=hypebot.com)
**Most Musical Day 2017:**June 13, 2017 (measured by most streams per user)**Emerging 2017 Genres:**
1. [Melodic Power Metal](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/1zX5Zu0uGJDr9ZDxA5hKV9?ref=hypebot.com)
2. [Chaotic Black Metal](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/3faHorqT0w0y69cZBrfVkh?ref=hypebot.com)
3. [Chillhop](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/0cRVSi1eXiAYipZDgVU11c?ref=hypebot.com)
4. [Trap Latino](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/7MIkj5EbBCaUutUBEfGpEJ?ref=hypebot.com)
5. [Future Funk](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/7t0fe3aPR0OoVQQi6VDkeC?ref=hypebot.com)
6. [Jumpstyle](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/0YLPrzWklBgy152fwVL0iT?ref=hypebot.com)
7. [Serialism](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/6L5r0Dapop0UDxN5ple8pT?ref=hypebot.com)
8. [Cinematic Dubstep](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/1gix2teoZioMus8kRecMUH?ref=hypebot.com)
9. [Vintage Swoon](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/1woPxeegfDWfKwxbBIRApW?ref=hypebot.com)
10. [Gamecore](https://open.spotify.com/user/thesoundsofspotify/playlist/6pwwr0yjxNzMlY5Qr20cEm?ref=hypebot.com)