Spotify Has Revealed the Top 10 Music Artists of 2025

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Ignacio Weil

Entertainment - December 5th 2025, 15:30 GMT+1

Cropped Fuerza Regida — 10. Fuerza Regida

2025’s big surprise wasn’t just that *Fuerza Regida* cracked the global top 10, but that songs like “Tu Sancho” from their 2025 album *111XPANTIA* and earlier hits such as “Sabor Fresa” still had people tapping repeat across the world. They didn’t sneak in: they forced their way onto playlists shaped by pop, hip-hop, and even global latin tastes. Hearing regional Mexican rhythms among the usual suspects felt like someone sneaking taco vibes into a sushi bar – unexpectedly good. The instrumentation, the raspy vocals, the beat… it clicks with a broad crowd, even when lyrics are in Spanish. More than just a chart moment, their spot signals a cultural shift: corridos tumbados are no longer confined to Mexico or Latin niches. If you streamed “Tu Sancho” once, odds are you contributed to a movement. | © DBM Creatives

Arijit Singh Dhul Gaye cropped processed by imagy — 9. Arijit Singh

It turns out heartbreak doesn’t need a shared language because *Arijit Singh* proved it again in 2025. Tracks like “Kesariya” (from *Brahmāstra*) and “Agar Tum Saath Ho” kept collecting streams long after their release, while renewed interest in the Bollywood-romance vibe brought fresh ears from outside India. There’s something universal in his voice – a softness, a longing, a bittersweet tension – that draws people in even if they don’t understand a word. That emotional pull, blossoming atop orchestral strings and cinematic production, kept him spinning in bedrooms and headphones worldwide. His global placement feels less like a surprise and more like long-overdue recognition: music's ability to cross borders isn't new, but streaming made it unavoidable. | © Oriyon Music

Ariana grande supernatural cropped processed by imagy — 8. Ariana Grande

Pop has trends, but every so often someone reminds us why it lasts: *Ariana Grande* is doing exactly that. Old favorites like “Thank U, Next” and newer tracks continued to rack up streams through 2025, not because of hype cycles, but because when you hit play, you know exactly what you’ll get. That signature mix of emotional softness with a powerhouse range still draws lethal amounts of listens. There’s comfort in her consistency: her songs carry a kind of polished vulnerability that works both in party playlists and late-night reflection sessions. Her spot in the top 10 doesn’t scream “trendy,” but more like “trusted.” Even as streaming tastes scatter, she stands firm as a musical constant many come back to without thinking twice. | © Republic Records

Cropped Bruno Mars Rose APT — 7. Bruno Mars

There’s something almost magical about *Bruno Mars* landing back near the top of 2025’s global charts, like discovering your favorite old record still sounds fresh. Songs such as “Leave the Door Open” (with Silk Sonic) or earlier funk-pop classics kept streaming because people still want warmth, groove and a vocal charisma that doesn’t follow the fast-trend treadmill. His music whispers, “same sound, different year” and people keep nodding along. Maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s the timeless mix of soul, funk and pop, but whatever it is, it moves. In a world chasing newness, Bruno reminds us why some songs survive: they’re just built differently. Top 10 or not, his place feels more like musical comfort food than a passing fad. | © The Black Label

Cropped Kendrick Lamar SZA Luther — 6. Kendrick Lamar

If streaming charts measured depth, *Kendrick Lamar* would rule them and in 2025, his place at number six feels like validation. Tracks from *Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers* and older albums kept circulating, because his brand of storytelling doesn’t fade: whether it's social critique, personal confession or lyrical complexity, there’s always someone new discovering him. His songs demand attention, and sometimes contemplation; they don’t just float in the background. Yet, even on a platform filled with dance beats and catchy hooks, that demand didn’t hurt his numbers – it boosted them. People aren’t just streaming for rhythm; they’re replaying for meaning. In a sea of superficial hits, Kendrick’s endurance feels like proof that depth still pays off. | © Fela / project3

Cropped Billie Eilish Wildflower — 5. Billie Eilish

2025 kept proving that *Billie Eilish* doesn’t need to shout to make a scene: her album *HIT ME HARD AND SOFT* stayed stubbornly present in global playlists, with tracks like “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” turning up in late-night queues and study mixes alike; there’s a quiet gravity to those songs that pulls people back again and again. Fans and casual listeners hit repeat not because a hook is obnoxious, but because her production and fragile-yet-firm voice create moods that linger – the kind of tunes you discover at 2 a.m. and still hum at brunch. That slow-burn replay value translated into huge streaming totals this year, which is the modern equivalent of an anthem that refuses to be seasonal. In other words, Billie’s catalog acted like a magnet for listeners who prefer feeling over frenzy, and it paid off on the global charts. | © Darkroom / Interscope Records

Drake music video nokia cropped processed by imagy — 4. Drake

If versatility were a streaming strategy, *Drake* would have written the handbook: 2025 saw songs like “NOKIA” and the evergreen parts of his back catalogue slipping seamlessly into everything from workout playlists to chill-out sets, so you’d hear him whether you were pumping iron or nursing a coffee. He’s a peculiar kind of omnipresence, not always the loudest drop, but reliably there when a mood needs framing and that ubiquity adds up when millions of different contexts pick his tracks. Instead of chasing only viral bursts, his catalog’s adaptability across moods and playlists kept listeners coming back, which in streaming terms is a very expensive kind of loyalty. So while some acts spark spikes, Drake’s steady stream strategy kept him comfortably high on the global leaderboard. | © Denim Pictures

The Weeknd music video 2025 Big Sleep cropped processed by imagy — 3. The Weeknd

If mood were a metric, *The Weeknd* would sit at the top of the syllabus. His 2025 dominance wasn’t about explosive moments, it was about atmosphere. His songs flowed through late-night drives, club lights, study sessions, and heartbreak hours with the same ease, becoming less like tracks and more like emotional settings. That versatility didn’t just make him present – it made him *inevitable*. While others chased spikes, *The Weeknd* built a catalog people returned to, and that quiet consistency is what kept him sitting comfortably near the top. | © Republic Records

Taylor Swift The Fate of Ophelia cropped processed by imagy — 2. Taylor Swift

*Taylor Swift* kept rewriting how a global pop career looks in the streaming era: her 2025 release *The Life of a Showgirl* smashed single-day streaming records and tracks like “The Fate of Ophelia” dominated playlists, but it wasn’t just one rollout, listeners also dove into decades of catalog entries, creating a tidal wave of repeat plays. The thing with Taylor is the two-way relationship she builds with fans: big new releases generate massive first-week numbers, then the back catalogue sustains the momentum because new listeners become catalog explorers. That combination of blockbuster release strategy plus deep, replayable songwriting is why she remained so close to the very top of Spotify’s global counts in 2025. | © Taylor Swift Productions

Cropped Bad Bunny Dt MF — 1. Bad Bunny

2025 belonged to *Bad Bunny*: his album *Debí Tirar Más Fotos* dominated global album streams and singles like “DtMF” became omnipresent anthems, turning casual listeners into consistent repeaters and elevating him to the year’s most-streamed artist worldwide. It wasn’t a momentary viral spike but a full-scale takeover that combined a relentless release cycle, stadium residencies and songs crafted to work on both dance floors and everyday playlists. The numbers reflected genuine global reach: people were listening across continents and contexts, and that kind of ubiquity is what turns popularity into cultural footprint. In short, Bad Bunny’s 2025 run was both inevitable and exhaustive, the kind of dominance streaming metrics dream about. | © Rimas Entertainment

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If you’re curious about what the top 10 most-listened songs on Spotify were this year, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. And while we’re at it, Spotify also unveiled the artists who practically lived in our earbuds in 2025. It’s the kind of ranking that makes you side-eye your own listening habits, wondering how many of these names climbed the list because of you.

This year’s lineup has its fair share of expected chart tyrants, along with a couple of “wait, really?” contenders that clearly had stronger global pull than anyone guessed. It’s messy in a fun way – like opening your Wrapped and pretending to be surprised. So let’s break down who actually owned the year according to your streams (yes, yours).