Bruno Mars has shattered Spotify’s record for the most monthly listeners ever, racking up an unbelievable 140 million listeners thanks to his infectious Christmas hits. Songs like White Christmas, 24k Christmas, and That’s Why I Like Christmas have turned the holiday season into a Bruno Mars streaming marathon, leaving previous record-holders in the dust.
But Mars isn’t the only artist making waves. Ariana Grande just obliterated Taylor Swift’s long-standing record, becoming the most-listened-to female artist in Spotify history with a staggering 117.319 million monthly listeners. Her holiday surge is proof that Grande’s reign as a global pop icon isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Meanwhile, Burna Boy is holding it down for Africa as Spotify’s most-streamed African artist of 2024, cementing his dominance in global music. Rising stars like Ayra Starr, Rema, Tyla, and Tems also secured top spots, proving that African music’s influence continues to rise. With these groundbreaking milestones, 2024 is closing out as a year of record-breaking wins and unstoppable music powerhouses.
