Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter have left an indelible mark on Apple Music listeners in 2024. The streaming service's year-end charts have unveiled some remarkable trends. Lamar, with his recent surprise release of “GNX,” achieved a significant feat by topping the global music tally with “Not Like Us.” This smash hit emerged amidst a tense back-and-forth with Drake. After its May release, the song remained at the top of the Global Daily Top 100 for over six weeks, setting a new record as his longest-running No. 1 in the chart's history.

Top Artists and Their Hits

Benson Boone holds the No. 2 spot on the global music list with his beautiful ballad “Beautiful Things.” Sabrina Carpenter's “Espresso,” Shaboozey's “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and Taylor Swift's “Cruel Summer” follow closely behind. Swift has a remarkable showing across the global music chart, with seven of her songs making the cut and leading the Top Songwriters chart. Drake and Morgan Wallen each have eight entries on the global music chart, while SZA ties with Future with six songs, including “Snooze” which bows at No. 11.

Apple Music Replay

Apple Music has introduced new and expanded additions to Apple Music Replay. This feature allows subscribers to revisit their most-played songs, albums and artists of the year. Users can look back at their listening habits from each month of 2024, determine if they are loyal fans with a top artist streak and discover the first date they listened to their top songs, albums and artists. It provides a unique opportunity for users to relive their musical experiences of the year.

Global Shazam Charts

The Global Shazam charts have also been revealed, with “Beautiful Things” taking the top honors. Teddy Swims' “Lose Control” sits at No. 2, followed by FloyyMenor and CrisMJ's “Gata Only,” Cyril's remix of Disturbed's “The Sound of Silence” and Artemas' “I Like the Way You Kiss Me.” These charts showcase the diverse range of music that has captured the attention of listeners worldwide.