Spotify's end-of-year Wrapped data reveals unique listening preferences from many celebrities highlighting their favorite tracks plus their so-called ‘guilty pleasures’. These preferences ranged from pop to oldies to experimental demonstrating the diverse landscape within their curated listening experience on the Spotify platform. The yearly Spotify statistics show personal favorites are all curated into an algorithm that allows artists to see what tracks fans tend to play repeatedly during the year.
Olly Alexander's Eurovision Experience and Nostalgic 80's Influences Through 2024 Listening Trends
Olly Alexander the UK’s 2024 Eurovision entrant listed three of his own songs within his Spotify data stating “Dizzy” stood out as a major song even though it did not reach the top forty list. He mentioned both positive and vicious reception from audiences however Olly Alexander personally liked "Dizzy" which demonstrated the wide scope of audience reaction to the Eurovision selection process. He revealed his listening tastes which mainly centered around his own musical catalog but with additions that include Beyonce’s “Bodyguard” a nostalgic 2024 song he personally liked along with 1983 Italo disco track "Melody" by Plustwo all while working on his “Polari” album. Girls Aloud “The Loving Kind” also earned repeat plays after his summer Brighton Pride performance further demonstrating variety within a listening portfolio.
Lauren Mayberry’s Eclectic Spotify List: Taylor Swift Cynthia Erivo and Embracing Unique Musical Sounds
Chvrches vocalist Lauren Mayberry's Spotify Wrapped indicated a strong liking for Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department songs which shows her keen insight in to popular music. Lauren Mayberry included "Defying Gravity" from the soundtrack praising the vocals of Cynthia Erivo saying those high notes have immense emotive effect. Jade’s song "Angel of My Dreams" was featured in the wrapped because it represents freedom plus rebellion next to "Warsong" by The Cure showing wide diversity in her style preferences and personal choices. Her diverse selection highlights both main stream and new trending music within multiple genres indicating eclectic music palette.
Molly Tuttle’s Unexpected Hip Hop and the Power of Old Crow Medicine Show’s "O Cumberland River"
Bluegrass star Molly Tuttle displayed a yearly inclusion of hip hop with Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us" as a repeated listen during 2024 while commenting on his rap battle with Drake with her opinion being Drake lost the rap feud battle with Kendrick Lamar. She expressed shock that her second highest song came from "O Cumberland River" by Old Crow Medicine Show her boyfriends band which highlights the personal connection many listeners make when music moves them in specific ways and demonstrates human connections being developed from artists work. The fact they discontinued "O Cumberland River" prompted Molly Tuttle to express it must become part of their song lists during her discussions with them as musicians .
Nilüfer Yanya's Deep Dives into Tori Amos Charli XCX and Calming Music for Self Reflection
London alt-rocker Nilüfer Yanya declared Tori Amos's "Crucify" her favorite find after listening to the “Little Earthquakes” album while designing her own albums and covers after she heard the “Boys from Pele” albums in teen years. Charli XCX's "Apple" found itself included in the mix as well from an odd circumstance from a radio show event creating interesting circumstances into a listening history. Brittany Howard’s “Prove It to You” and Empress Of’s “What’s Love” all stood out as ideal running songs and Adrianne Lenker’s solo music provided a soothing atmosphere and calmness during the past year showcasing her more diverse preferences.
Sherelle’s High-Energy Party Mix: From Cloud One to Katey Red with Mood-Reflective Choices
DJ and producer Sherelle's Wrapped showed many party vibes instead of past trends in her past listening summaries that featured ‘full blown misery’ tracks demonstrating a very happy and ‘fantastic’ year filled with various positive outcomes and influences within her musical journey. She noted "Dust to Dust" by Cloud One offered calm and relaxing tunes after gigs while “Where Da Melph At” by Katey Red is the typical track before performing at raves while further noting the omission of Sexxy Red's music despite large play counts which shows how algorithms still miss information for specific artists due to streaming behavior. She plans on making Sexxy Red her main focus in the coming months.
Rachel Chinouriri’s Varied Musical Selection: Personal and Relatable Listening Habits Through a Varied Year
Britpop artist Rachel Chinouriri had a varied listing including gym tracks love songs personal album songs from "Never Need Me" and her top song “Von Dutch”. “Von Dutch” is used as part of her daily life spanning everything from showers to train trips becoming a major part of her ethos in the year of 2024. Ryley Crowe by Foreign Fields became a special personal song for both her and her boyfriend after listening in the Peak District in December highlighting how deeply emotional music connections affect couples and relationships creating powerful life lasting memories.
Sarah Cracknell Embraces Yacht Rock and Latin Sounds while Dancing Around the Kitchen in 2024
Saint Etienne vocalist Sarah Cracknell cited Helado Negro’s “I Just Want to Wake Up With You” as her most played song of the past year indicating a total immersion with the specific piece which had many universal and personal connections. Sarah Cracknell embraces her love for Steely Dan revealing herself as a ‘Dan Fan’ stating their ability to balance pop melancholy and clever lyrics that is in line with her unique song writing. Her Spotify also demonstrated how her top songs inspire dancing in the kitchen proving a strong connection with dance and movement in her listening history showing how it moves her literally with physical activity.
Noodles From The Offspring Navigates The Fine Line Between Work and Personal Playlists
Noodles from The Offspring said his list skewed towards songs the band rehearsed while preparing to play live including “OK But This Is The Last Time” plus “Make It All Right” showing how rehearsal shapes an artist's view on tracks after release. He feels awkward while listening to The Offspring in public but can appreciate them in a casual context on the radio. Noodles included “Sorry Baby” from a friend's band plus “BAD LUCK!” for the song's unique nature showcasing a more hardcore rock with an element of theatrics which also adds different aspects to his creative scope as a professional and creator within the creative space.
Yasmin Williams Finds Grounding with Repeat Tracks While Researching Black Country Music Pioneers
Finger-picking folk composer Yasmin Williams listened to 65000 minutes of music over the past year however found it less due to repeating specific songs providing stability in ever-changing life. She noted that Walkin’ by Cleve Francis which was originally researched to understand Black Country Music Association now a local musician to her with a unique and relevant country sound she now personally enjoys. This allowed Yasmin to also expand on the historical elements of Black Country Music where funding and other important factors may have impeded greater recognition and notoriety.
Poppy Finds Solace in Plant Music, Violent Femmes, and Memorable Road Trips
Pop-metaller Poppy noted her top streamed song was instrumental track “Plantasia” by Mort Garson meant to help plant growth yet it is Poppy's preferred song for travel especially when in air flights. She listens to Mort Garson on repeat making 718 minutes during the year . She also repeated listens to the band Violent Femmes stating “Kiss Off” is always her favorites on top of numerous road trips that utilize film music like the Little Mermaid to create memory experiences. Mulan original soundtrack with “I'll Make a Man Out of You” being a strong selection missed from her Top 10 because the list has specific trending music preferences during past months.
Pip Millett's Powerful Women and Retro Feelings While Developing A Strong Boundary for Herself
Neo-soul artist Pip Millett expressed some surprise by the eclectic nature of her Wrapped claiming an “unbothered by music year’ with “Sober” by which offered up a feeling reminiscent of “a young kid at a fair” when heard and included Nia Smith and Tendai for their exceptional musicianship but also for their incredible human kindnesses which creates a very specific unique dynamic. She explained how anger drove many playlist selection choices including Megan Thee Stallion and Doechii while she sets personal boundaries with those who do not honor her unique individual self.
Sofia Kourtesis Finds Comfort in Caribou's Energy And Pain with The Smashing Pumpkin
Peruvian house DJ Sofia Kourtesis states "Honey" by Caribou works as a kind of morning coffee giving her the needed energy with “Honey” becoming an instant addition into her DJ playlist for festivals in recent times. Sofia Kourtesis often plays Disarm by The Smashing Pumpkins as a method of emotional processing as it brings about all aspects of grieving since her father's death offering an outlet for vulnerability to be fully explored. "Disarm" offers a space where she could feel the depth of emotion fully demonstrating the deep value within a specific creative output and allowing time for healing.
Taylor Swift's Reign and the Drake Kendrick Lamar Feud Through Streaming Metrics In 2024
Taylor Swift remained supreme as Spotify's global top artist with 26.6 billion streams with Apple Music’s number one ranking as well. Drake and Kendrick Lamar gained places on the year-end streaming charts despite intense rap conflict for their music. Spotify listed top artists that included The Weekend Bad Bunny Drake and Billie Eilish after top earner Taylor Swift. Apple music showed Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” was the most streamed . Kendrick Lamar’s career highlights and success show great financial earnings and large streaming numbers in a year focused on a high profile professional dispute in R&B and Hip Hop musical community.
Forbes estimated that the feud generated over 15 million across various platforms where “Not Like Us” provided the lion share at 7.6 million and Lamar outsold Drake on digital and physical sales. Spotify Wrapped has many criticisms related to data presentations and algorithmic limitations when they did not feature Top Genres or Top Albums instead creating generalized AI phrase that didn’t truly align with fan experience creating numerous critical social media responses.