Drake and Rihanna Top Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist of 2016

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Spotify revealed its annual top list that takes a look back at the artists, albums, track and moments that made 2016 such a magnificent year in music. Drake dominated the most streamed track and album for 2016, and Rihanna was crowned most streamed female artist for the second year in a row. 
 

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“Drake has been unstoppable this year – he’s a true global superstar,” said Stefan Blom, Spotify’s Chief Content and Chief Strategy Officer. “With the top album and the top song this year, as well as his successful Summer Sixteen tour, Drake continues to engage his fans in a way that only Drake can; it’s no surprise he is dominating the music industry.” 
 

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Fans also discovered more new music and artists than ever before in 2016. In Malaysia, The Chainsmokers were the most loved artist while Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande took the crown as the most streamed male and female artist for 2016. "Faded" by Alan Walker proved to be a universal favourite as it was the biggest song in the country and no surprise, Purpose by Justin Bieber topped the list for most popular album of the entire year! 
 

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Zayn became the top breakout artist, and Discover Weekly was streamed more than 9 billion times this year. This is Drake's second year in a row as the world's most streamed artist, receiving more than 4.7 billion streams – more than double the 1.8 billion he saw last year. More impressively, Drake is the most streamed artist of all time on Spotify with over 8.7 billion streams.

Here are the rankings and musical trends in 2016 for Malaysia:

Top Five Artistes
1. The Chainsmokers
2. Justin Bieber
3. Coldplay
4. Charlie Puth
5. Shawn Mendes

Top Five Males
1. The Chainsmokers
2. Justin Bieber
3. Coldplay
4. Charlie Puth
5. Shawn Mendes

Top Five Females
1. Ariana Grande
2. Adele
3. Sia
4. Rihanna
5. Selena Gomez

Top Five Tracks
1. "Faded" by Alan Walker
2. "Don't Let Me Down" by The Chainsmokers
3. "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber
4. "We Don't Talk Anymore {feat. Selena Gomez)" by Charlie Puth
5. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers

Beyond all, Drake saw superlative success across the American and international charts, topping tallies for top artists, most streamed male artists, most streamed tracks with "One Dance (feat. WizKid and Kyla)" and most streamed albums with Views. Drake was also the top artist in hip-hop and pop genres and his song "One Dance" was Spotify's top breakup song. 
 

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Drake also charted the most songs on Pandora’s “Top Thumb Hundred 2016” list, with 14 of the most-liked songs of the year.

Spotify’s Global Year in Music 2016

Most Streamed Artists:
1. Drake
2. Justin Bieber
3. Rihanna
4. Twenty One Pilots
5. Kanye West
 
Most Streamed Female Artists:
1. Rihanna
2. Ariana Grande
3. Sia
4. Adele
5. Fifth Harmony
 
Most Streamed Male Artists:
1. Drake
2. Justin Bieber
3. Twenty One Pilots
4. Kanye West
5. Coldplay
 
Top Five Breakout Artists:
1. ZAYN
2. FRENSHIP
3. Anne-Marie
4. Madeintyo
5. Rob $tone
 
Most Streamed Tracks:
1. One Dance (feat. WizKid and Kyla) - Drake
2. I Took A Pill in Ibiza - Seeb Remix - Mike Posner
3. Don’t Let Me Down (feat. Daya) - The Chainsmokers
4. Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna
5. Cheap Thrills - Sia
 
Most Streamed Albums:
1. Views - Drake
2. Purpose - Justin Bieber
3. ANTI - Rihanna
4. Blurryface - Twenty One Pilots
5. Beauty Behind The Madness - The Weeknd
 
Most Popular Playlists:
1. Today’s Top Hits
2. Rap Caviar
3. Hot Country
4. Peaceful Piano
5. Baila Reggaeton

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