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Latin music dominates Spotify Wrapped 2024: A record-breaking year for the genre

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Spotify’s Wrapped 2024 is here, and it’s clear that Latin music is not just having a moment—it’s taking over. With 12 Latin artists making the Top 50 Most-Streamed Artists globally, this year solidified the genre’s influence on music lovers worldwide. 

Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma, and Karol G led the charge, each making history while celebrating the diversity and richness of Latin sounds.

Bad Bunny Reclaims the Throne

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Bad Bunny performs during his “Most Wanted” tour

Bad Bunny once again claimed the title of the most-streamed Latin artist globally, proving his staying power in the industry. His album “Un Verano Sin Ti” remained a fan favorite, joining “nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana” among the Top 5 Global Latin Albums. In addition, his collaboration with Feid on “Perro Negro” became one of the year’s biggest hits, showcasing the power of Latin-artist partnerships.

Peso Pluma and Música Mexicana’s Global Rise

Peso Pluma performs during the 2024 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 09, 2024, in New York City.© Astrida Valigorsky
Peso Pluma performs during the 2024 Governors Ball at Flushing Meadows Corona Park on June 09, 2024, in New York City.

Peso Pluma continued his meteoric rise, solidifying his spot as the #2 most-streamed Latin artist globally. His albums “ÉXODO” and “GÉNESIS” dominated the charts, ranking in the Top 5 Global Latin Albums, while his collaboration with Karol G on “QLONA” was one of the year’s most-played tracks. This success highlights the explosive growth of Música Mexicana, now the most-streamed Latin genre in the U.S., reigning in 26 states, and the third most popular Latin genre worldwide.

Xavi added to Música Mexicana’s milestones by becoming the first artist of Mexican descent to top Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global chart with “La Diabla”, which is now the top Música Mexicana song of 2024 globally.

Female Powerhouses: Karol G’s Unstoppable Streak

Karol G performs during the Second Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health, hosted by Selena Gomez, at Nya Studios on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)© Amy Sussman
Karol G performs during the Second Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health, hosted by Selena Gomez, at Nya Studios on October 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Karol G reigned as the most-listened-to-female Latin artist for the fifth consecutive year. Her album “Mañana Será Bonito” not only topped the Global Latin Albums list but also produced chart-topping hits like “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” and “QLONA.” Karol G’s continued dominance showcases the increasing global appreciation for women in Latin music.

Collaborations and Cross-Cultural Success

Collaborations proved to be a recipe for success in 2024. Tracks like “Gata Only” by FloyyMenor and Cris MJ—a milestone for Chilean artists with over 1.2 billion streams—and “Santa” by Rvssian, Rauw Alejandro, and Ayra Starr topped charts. With four collaborative tracks breaking into the Top 10 Latin Songs globally, the genre’s versatility and unity shine brightly.

Throwbacks and Milestones in the Billions Club

Latin music’s influence isn’t limited to the present; it’s built on a legacy. This year, 13 Latin tracks entered Spotify’s Billions Club, including throwbacks like Plan B‘s “Es Un Secreto” and Daddy Yankee‘s iconic “Gasolina,” which celebrated its 20th anniversary. These songs demonstrate the enduring impact of Latin classics while paving the way for new hits.

Daddy Yankee La Meta - San Juan, Puerto Rico© GettyImages
Daddy Yankee performs during his concert “La Meta” at Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot on November 30, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

Here’s a quick snapshot of the leaders in Latin music on Spotify in 2024.

Most-Streamed Latin Artists Globally

  1. Bad Bunny  
  2. Peso Pluma 
  3. Feid 
  4.  Karol G  
  5.  Junior H  
  6.  Rauw Alejandro  
  7.  Natanael Cano  
  8. Fuerza Regida  
  9. Myke Towers 
  10.  Anuel AA  

Most-Streamed Latin Songs Globally

  1. “Gata Only” – FloyyMenor, Cris MJ 
  2.  “Luna” – Feid, ATL Jacob  
  3.  “Si Antes te Hubiera Conocido” – Karol G  
  4.  “La Diabla” – Xavi 
  5.  “QLONA” – Karol G, Peso Pluma  

Most-Streamed Latin Albums Globally

  1. “Mañana Será Bonito” – Karol G  
  2.  “Un Verano Sin Ti” – Bad Bunny  
  3.  “ÉXODO” – Peso Pluma  
  4.  “nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana” – Bad Bunny  
  5.  “GÉNESIS” – Peso Pluma  

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