Top 20 Most Popular Artists on Spotify – UPDATED September 2020

Spotify is one of the world’s leading music streaming platforms that has consistently highlighted the music industry’s biggest stars through its listener metrics. In 2020, amidst the global pandemic, music became an even more significant source of solace and joy where Spotify played a key role in connecting fans with their favorite artists. Let’s take a look at the top 20 popular artists on Spotify based on their global streaming numbers who dominated in 2020.

Most popular artisits on Spotify:

1. Bad Bunny

The Puerto Rican reggaeton sensation claimed the top spot in 2020 with over 8.3 billion streams thanks to his album YHLQMDLG and chart-topping singles like “Dakiti.”

2. Drake

Already a Spotify favorite, Drake continued his reign with hits from his mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes and collaborations like “Life Is Good.”

3. J Balvin

Known for his vibrant reggaeton tracks, J Balvin was a global favorite with albums like Colores and chart-topping singles.

4. Juice WRLD

Following his tragic passing in late 2019, Juice WRLD’s posthumous album Legends Never Die earned massive streams, cementing his legacy.

5. The Weeknd

The Weeknd’s After Hours and its iconic single “Blinding Lights” made him one of the most-streamed artists of 2020.

6. BTS

Global superstars BTS broke records with albums like Map of the Soul: 7 and BE, showcasing their worldwide impact.

7. Taylor Swift

With her surprise albums folklore and evermore, Taylor Swift captured hearts and streams in equal measure.

8. Post Malone

Post Malone’s hits like “Circles” and ongoing success with Hollywood’s Bleeding kept him in Spotify’s top charts.

9. Billie Eilish

With her haunting vocals and massive hits like “everything i wanted,” Billie Eilish remained one of Spotify’s most streamed artists.

10. Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande’s Positions album and collaborations like “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga secured her spot in the top 10.

11. Ed Sheeran

Despite not releasing a new album in 2020, Ed Sheeran’s catalog continued to attract millions of listeners.

12. Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa’s disco-pop album Future Nostalgia was a standout success, with hits like “Don’t Start Now” dominating playlists.

13. Lady Gaga

Her album Chromatica and the smash hit “Rain on Me” with Ariana Grande brought Lady Gaga back to Spotify’s spotlight.

14. Doja Cat

Doja Cat’s viral success with “Say So” and her album Hot Pink made her a rising star on Spotify in 2020.

15. Eminem

Eminem’s surprise album Music to Be Murdered By added another chapter to his illustrious career and Spotify’s top charts.

16. Harry Styles

Harry Styles’ Fine Line and its standout tracks like “Watermelon Sugar” earned him a strong following on Spotify.

17. Shawn Mendes

Shawn Mendes’ album Wonder and collaborations like “Monster” with Justin Bieber kept him on the charts.

18. Travis Scott

With singles like “Franchise” and partnerships like the Fortnite virtual concert, Travis Scott maintained his cultural relevance.

19. Rihanna

Although Rihanna didn’t release new music in 2020, her timeless hits continued to attract millions of streams.

20. Camila Cabello

With songs from her 2019 album Romance still gaining traction, Camila Cabello was a consistent presence on Spotify.

---

2020 was a year of musical diversity on Spotify, with genres like reggaeton, pop, and hip-hop leading the charts. These artists not only defined the music landscape of the year but also provided a much-needed escape for fans during a challenging time.

You can enjoy endless music by downloading the app for free.