As today officially marks December 1st, now is the perfect time for many publications and sources for music streaming/purchasing to share their lists as to who they feel came out on top among the healthy competition. With 2015 being a year that many have deemed to be one of the best that Hip-Hop has seen recently, it comes as no surprise that artists of the genre would find themselves dominating and/or ranking at the top of year-end lists that have been compiled and/or are being compiled. Among the first, we have Spotify who has revealed who their overall top acts and songs in the United States. Having a great year of his own, it comes as no surprise that Drake makes an appearance several times on this list. Acheiving the highest honor, Drake was revealed to be the most streamed artist in the United States this year. The likes of Fetty Wap had the most streamed song with ‘Trap Queen,’ and Nicki Minaj dominated her female peers as she is the most streamed female artist of the year, in the United States. Created strictly by data, the facts below prove just who and what people are listening to the most. Check out the rest of the list and see if your favorite artist made the cut.
Top Five Artists in U.S.
Drake
The Weeknd
Kanye West
Ed Sheeran
EminemTop Five Males in U.S.
Drake
The Weeknd
Kanye West
Ed Sheeran
EminemTop Five Females in U.S.
Nicki Minaj
Beyoncé
Rihanna
Ariana Grande
Lana Del ReyTop Five Tracks in the U.S.
Trap Queen – Fetty Wap
The Hills – The Weeknd
Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) – The Weeknd
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson
Lean On (feat. MØ & DJ Snake) – Major LazerTop Five Albums in the U.S.
If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late – Drake
Beauty Behind The Madness – The Weeknd
Fetty Wap – Fetty Wap
Dark Sky Paradise – Big Sean
SremmLife – Rae SremmurdTop Five Viral Tracks in the U.S.
Here – Alessia Cara
Hotline Bling – Drake
Sugar (feat. Francesco Yates) – Robin Schulz
Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
Sunday Candy – Donnie Trumpet & The Social Experiment (tied for 4th place)Top Five Playlists in the U.S.
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