Amazon Music has released its 2024 Year in Review, highlighting the biggest artists, songs, and trends of the year, just like YouTube and Apple Music.
Canadians can now look back at their most-streamed favourites here, with Taylor Swift, Shaboozey, and Celine Dion leading the charge.
Taylor Swift continued her reign with her album The Tortured Poets Department, which became the most-streamed album on its release day.
Hip-hop had a standout moment with The Pop Out: Ken & Friends, a livestream event featuring Kendrick Lamar and Drake. The event shattered Amazon Music’s records for total minutes watched, solidifying hip-hop’s dominance in 2024.
The rock festival Vive Latino also made waves, becoming Amazon Music’s third most-streamed festival livestream of the year.
Canada’s true queen, Celine Dion, experienced a huge year, with her streams surging by 107% following the Olympic opening ceremony and the release of her Prime Video documentary I Am Celine Dion.
Charli XCX captured the spotlight with her album Brat, sparking a “Brat Summer” trend. Her daily listeners increased by a whopping 249%, making her a breakout artist for 2024.
Benson Boone’s career reached new heights as Amazon Music’s Breakthrough Artist. His streams surged by over 600% compared to the previous year, reflecting his growing popularity.
Post Malone dominated the summer with his track “I Had Some Help” featuring Morgan Wallen. The song became the most-streamed track of the season in Canada, making it an anthem for summer 2024.
Canadians can now discover their personal 2024 music stats on Amazon Music. Whether you’re a Swiftie, a hip-hop fan, or into chart-topping podcasts, this year was filled with unforgettable moments in music and beyond.
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Amazon has zero interest in Canadian artists. They promote high volume, not high quality. Developing Canadian talent is best left to Canadians with skin in the game.