Top 10 Artists on Spotify – Most Streamed Artist On Spotify

Let’s look the top 10 artists on Spotify, featuring music sensations like Drake, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, BTS, Eminem, and Post Malone. These artists are most listened to artist on spotify and have made a significant impact on the music industry, each with their unique styles and achievements. Let’s dive into the world of these talented musicians and discover what makes them stand out in the music scene.

List of Top 10 Artists on Spotify

Rank	Top Spotify Artists	Top Hits	Genre
1	Drake	“Hotline Bling,” “God’s Plan,” “Nice for What”	Hip hop, R&B
2	Ed Sheeran	“Shape of You,” “Thinking Out Loud,” “Photograph”	Pop, folk-pop
3	The Weeknd	“Blinding Lights,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “Starboy”	R&B, Alternative R&B
4	Justin Bieber	“Baby,” “Sorry,” “Love Yourself”	Pop, R&B
5	Taylor Swift	“Shake It Off,” “Love Story,” “Blank Space”	Country, pop
6	Ariana Grande	“Thank U, Next,” “7 Rings,” “Problem”	Pop, R&B
7	Bad Bunny	“Dákiti,” “Vete,” “Yo Perreo Sola”	Latin trap, reggaeton
8	BTS	“Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Boy with Luv”	K-pop
9	Eminem	“Lose Yourself,” “Stan,” “The Real Slim Shady”	Hip hop
10	Post Malone	“Rockstar,” “Circles,” “Congratulations”	Hip hop, pop, R&B, trap

1. Drake

Singer Drake, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, is a famous Canadian rapper and singer. He is the Top 1 artist in 2023 under the list of Top 10 Artists on Spotify. He became well-known for bringing singing into hip hop. Starting in 2006, his mixtapes made him popular.

His albums, such as Thank Me Later, Take Care, and Nothing Was the Same, were big hits. In 2016, his album Views explored dancehall and had hits like “Hotline Bling.” Scorpion in 2018 had hits like “God’s Plan.” Certified Lover Boy in 2021 set a top-ten hits record.

In 2022, he released Honestly, Nevermind and Her Loss with 21 Savage. In 2023, “For All the Dogs” had hits like “Slime You Out,” tying Michael Jackson’s record. Drake is also known for successful mixtapes like If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late and More Life.

• Drake Released a surprise album “Scary Hours 3” in October 2023, featuring the hit single “Sticky.”
• Collaborated with DJ Khaled on the single “Staying Alive” in December 2023.
• Currently on tour in North America, with European dates scheduled for later in the year

Drake Biography

Name	Aubrey Drake Graham
Other Names	Champagne Papi, Drizzy, 6 God
Date Of Birth	October 24, 1986
Age	37
Place Of Birth	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship	Canada, United States
Occupations	Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur
Years active	2001 to present
Works	Discography, videography
Children	1
Relatives	Larry Graham, Teenie Hodges (uncles)
Genres	Hip hop, R&B, pop rap

2. Ed Sheeran

Singer Ed Sheeran, born in 1991, is a famous English singer. He started writing songs at eleven and released No. 5 Collaborations Project in 2011. After signing with Asylum Records, his first album, + (“Plus”), came out in September 2011, topping the UK Albums Chart with the hit “The A Team.” In 2012, he won Brit Awards.

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His second album, × (“Multiply”), in June 2014, was a global hit, the second-best-selling album worldwide in 2015. The song “Thinking Out Loud” from × got him Grammy Awards in 2016 for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.

• Edward Christopher Sheeran Released the single “Afterglow” in December 2023, the first track from his upcoming album “Subtract.”
• Announced a new world tour starting in May 2024, with stops across Europe, Asia, and North America.
• Collaborated with Taylor Swift on the song “State of Grace (Taylor’s Version)” from her re-recorded album “Red (Taylor’s Version).”

Ed Sheeran Biography

Name	Edward Christopher Sheeran
Birth Date	17 February 1991
Age	32
Birth Place	Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Ducations	Thomas Mills High School
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, actor
Years active	2004 to present
Spouse	Cherry Seaborn
Kids	2
Genres	Pop, folk-pop, soft rock
Labels	Asylum, Atlantic, Elektra, Gingerbread Man

3. The Weeknd

Singer The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, is a Canadian singer known for his unique music and high voice. He’s won 4 Grammys, 20 Billboard Music Awards, and 22 Juno Awards. Born in Toronto in 1990, he began sharing music on YouTube in 2009. Two years later, he co-founded the XO record label and got famous with mixtapes like House of Balloons.

He signed with Republic Records in 2012 and released the compilation album Trilogy. His first album, Kiss Land (2013), explored dark wave and reached number two on the US Billboard 200. The Weeknd also won a Grammy for his song “Earned It” from Fifty Shades of Grey in 2015.

• The weeknd Released a remix of his hit song “Blinding Lights” with Swedish House Mafia in December 2023.
• Is rumored to be working on a new album, but no official release date has been announced.
• Headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show in February 2024, receiving critical acclaim for his performance.

The weeknd Biography

Name	Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Other Names	The Noise, Kin Kane
Birth Date	February 16, 1990
Age	30
Country	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, businessman
Year Active	2009 to present
Works	Discography, songs, videography
Genres	Pop, alternative R&B, R&B, new wave
Instruments	Vocals, keyboards
Labels	XO, Republic

4. Justin Bieber

Singer “Justin Bieber,” born on March 1, 1994, is a famous Canadian singer and pop icon. Discovered by Scooter Braun in 2008, he became well-known with his first EP, My World (2009), making him a teen idol. His album, My World 2.0 (2010), made him the youngest solo male to top the US Billboard 200 in 47 years. The song “Baby” from that album became one of the best-selling singles in the US.

His Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe (2011), also debuted at number one. Justin’s third album, Believe (2012), explored dance-pop, and by the age of 18, he was the first artist with five US number-one albums. However, from 2013 to 2014, he faced controversies and legal issues that had a big impact on how people saw him.

• Justin Bieber Released the single “Lonely” in September 2023, featuring Benny Blanco.
• Collaborated with Skrillex and Don Toliver on the song “Don’t Go” in December 2023.
• Is reportedly planning to release a new album in 2024, marking his first full-length project since 2021’s “Justice.”

Justin Bieber Biography

Name	Justin Drew Bieber
Birth Date	March 1, 1994
Age	29
Country	London, Ontario, Canada
Occupations	Singer, songwriter
Years Active	2007 to present
Works	Discography, videography, performances
Spouse	Hailey Baldwin
Parents	Jeremy Bieber (father), Pattie Mallette (mother)
Relatives	Stephen Baldwin (father-in-law), Eumir Deodato (grandfather-in-law)
Family	Baldwin (by marriage)
Genres	Pop, R&B, dance-pop, EDM
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Island, Teen Island, RBMG, School Boy, Def Jam

5. Taylor Swift

Singer “Taylor Swift,” born on December 13, 1989, is a famous American singer-songwriter who started writing songs at 14. In 2005, she became a country singer with Big Machine Records. Swift released six albums, like Taylor Swift (2006) and Fearless (2008) with hits such as “Love Story” and “You Belong with Me.”

Later, albums like Speak Now (2010) had rock influences, and Red (2012) tried electronic elements. She shifted to pop with 1989 (2014), having hits like “Shake It Off.” Reputation (2017) had a hip-hop touch, including the number-one single “Look What You Made Me Do.” Swift’s life gets a lot of attention from the media.

• Taylor Swift Re-recorded and released her album “Red (Taylor’s Version)” in November 2023, featuring several previously unreleased songs and collaborations.
• Released the music video for the re-recorded version of “All Too Well,” which broke the record for the longest music video ever made.
• Announced a “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” re-recording for release in 2024

Taylor Swift Biography

Name	Taylor Alison Swift
Birth Date	December 13, 1989
Age	34
Country	West Reading, Pennsylvania, US
Occupations	Singer-songwriter, producer, director, businesswoman, actress
Years Active	2004 to present
Works	Albums, singles, songs, videos, performances
Relatives	Austin Swift (brother), Marjorie Finlay (grandmother)
Origin	Nashville, Tennessee, US
Genres	Pop, country, folk, rock, alternative
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, banjo, piano, ukulele
Labels	Republic, Big Machine

6. Ariana Grande

Singer “Ariana Grande-Butera,” born on June 26, 1993, is a famous American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her amazing singing ability. She’s like a pop icon and has won two Grammys. Ariana began in Broadway’s “13” at 15 and got famous as Cat Valentine in Nickelodeon’s Victorious (2010–2013) and Sam & Cat (2013–2014).

Republic Records signed her in 2011 after seeing her cover videos on YouTube. Her first album, Yours Truly (2013), with a 1950s doo-wop style, became number one on the US Billboard 200. The song “The Way” from it reached the top ten of the US Billboard Hot 100, and people said her voice is like Mariah Carey’s.

• Ariana Grande Released the single “Die For You (Remix)” with The Weeknd in December 2023.
• Is currently working on a new album, but no details have been revealed yet.
• Launched her own makeup line, “r.e.m. beauty,” in September 2023.

Ariana Grande Biography

Name	Ariana Grande-Butera
Birth Date	June 26, 1993
Age	30
Country	Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman
Years Active	2008 to present
Works	Discography, songs recorded, videography, performances
Spouse	Dalton Gomez
Relatives	Frankie Grande (half-brother)
Genres	Pop, R&B
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Republic

7. Bad Bunny

Singer “Bad Bunny,” whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, born on March 10, 1994, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer known as the “King of Latin Trap.” He’s the first non-English artist to be Spotify’s most streamed from 2020 to 2022, with over 18.5 billion streams in 2022. His album “Un Verano Sin Ti” is the most streamed on Spotify as of December 2023, with over 14 billion streams.

Growing up in Vega Baja, his 2016 song “Diles” got him a recording deal. He released popular songs like “Soy Peor” and collaborated with Drake, Cardi B, and J Balvin. His debut album, X 100pre (2018), and solo album, YHLQMDLG (2020), did well on the U.S. Billboard charts.

• Bad Bunny Released his fourth studio album, “Un Verano Sin Ti,” in May 2023, which broke records for the most-streamed Latin album on Spotify.
• Won the Artist of the Year award at the 2023 Latin American Music Awards.
• Headlined the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.

Bad Bunny Biography

Name	Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio
Birth Date	March 10, 1994
Age	29
Country	Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Occupations	Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, professional wrestler
Years Active	2013 to present
Works	Discography
Genres	Latin trap, reggaeton, Latin pop, Latin hip hop, alternative reggaeton
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Hear This Music, Rimas

8. BTS

The BTS or Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The group has seven members: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. They started with hip hop but now explore different music styles. Their lyrics talk about mental health, school, self-love, and fame. BTS became popular globally since their debut in 2013, leading the Korean Wave in the United States.

They reached milestones like a Gold certification for “Mic Drop” and topping the Billboard 200 with Love Yourself: Tear (2018). In 2020, BTS made history with four US number-one albums in less than two years, similar to the Beatles in the 1960s.

• BTS Released the single “Yet to Come” in June 2023, as part of their anthology album “Proof.”
• Announced a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on individual projects.
• All seven members will release solo albums in the coming months.

BTS Wiki

Also known as	Bangtan Boys, Bangtan Sonyeondan, Beyond the Scene, Bulletproof Boy Scouts
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	K-pop, pop, hip hop, R&B, EDM
Years active	2013 to present
Labels	Big Hit, Pony Canyon, Def Jam Japan, Columbia, Universal, Geffen
Members	Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, Jungkook

9. Eminem

Singer “Eminem,” born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972, is a famous American rapper who made hip hop popular in Middle America. He’s often seen as one of the best rappers, breaking barriers for white artists. Despite controversy in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Eminem reflects the struggles of the American underclass.

His first album, Infinite (1996), and Slim Shady EP (1997) led to big success with The Slim Shady LP (1999). The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) and The Eminem Show (2002) were global hits, earning Grammy nominations. After Encore (2004), Eminem took a break in 2005 due to prescription drug issues.

• Eminem Released the compilation album “Curtain Call 2” in August 2023, featuring his greatest hits.
• Collaborated with Snoop Dogg on the song “From the D 2 the LBC” in November 2023.
• Headlined the Hot 97 Summer Jam in June 2023.

Eminem Biography

Name	Marshall Bruce Mathers III
Other Names	Slim Shady, Evil (as part of Bad Meets Evil), M&M, MC Double M
Birth Date	October 17, 1972
Age	51
Country	St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
Occupations	Rapper, songwriter, record producer, record executive, actor
Years Active	1988 to present
Works	Albums, singles, production, videography
Spouse	Kimberly Anne Scott
Kids	3
Origin	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Hip Hop
Labels	Shady, Aftermath, Interscope, Web, Polydor
Member Of	Bad Meets Evil
Formerly Of	D12, Outsidaz, Soul Intent, New Jacks

10. Post Malone

Here is the last once under the list of Top 10 Artists on Spotify. The Singer “Post Malone,” whose real name is Austin Richard Post, born on July 4, 1995, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. He mixes different music styles like hip hop, pop, R&B, and trap. In 2015, his debut single “White Iverson” reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Post Malone signed with Republic Records and released his first album, Stoney (2016), featuring the hit “Congratulations.”

His second album, Beerbongs & Bentleys (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, breaking streaming records. It included number-one hits “Rockstar” and “Psycho” on the Hot 100. The album was even nominated for Album of the Year at the 61st Grammy Awards.

• Post Malone Released the single “One Right Thing” in October 2023.
• Is reportedly working on a new album, but no release date has been announced.
• Collaborated with The Weeknd on the song “Die For You (Remix)” in December 2023.

Post Malone Biography

Name	Austin Richard Post
Birth Date	July 4, 1995
Age	28
Country	Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Occupations	Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor
Years Active	2011 to present
Works	Discography, production
Kids	1
Home Town	Grapevine, Texas, U.S.
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop, pop rap, pop, trap, rap rock, cloud rap
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Labels	Republic, Mercury
Formerly Of	Love In Colors