It’s no surprise that Spotify is one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world. With over 320 million users, it is no wonder that the competition to be the top artist on Spotify is fierce. In 2021, there have been some clear winners and losers when it comes to who is currently #1 on Spotify.
The current number one artist on Spotify is The Weeknd. The Canadian singer-songwriter has been making music since 2010 and gained notoriety with his critically acclaimed 2015 album, Beauty Behind The Madness.
Since then, he has maintained a steady presence on the charts with his subsequent albums Starboy and After Hours all reaching critical acclaim. His most recent work, “After Hours,” was released in 2020 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
The Weeknd has amassed an impressive streaming total of almost 4 billion streams across all his songs on Spotify. His most streamed song of all time is “Blinding Lights” with over 1 billion streams alone.
Popular artists like Drake and Bad Bunny have also made their presence felt in 2021 with both artists having a significant number of streams each month. Drake continues to be a major force in music as he holds the second spot in terms of streams for this year so far. He has released two studio albums this year, Certified Lover Boy and Dark Lane Demo Tapes which have both been highly successful.
Bad Bunny is also having a stellar 2021 as he currently stands at third place for total streams this year so far. His single “Dakiti” featuring Jhay Cortez has been a major hit amongst fans and continues to be streamed heavily each month.
Conclusion:
The Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd currently reigns supreme as #1 on Spotify. With an impressive 4 billion streams across all his songs, it’s easy to see why he’s such a formidable force in music right now. However, popular artists like Drake and Bad Bunny are also making their presence felt with both having significant numbers of streams each month.