Decade of Domination: The Weeknd, Drake & Sheeran Top Apple Music Charts!
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Apple Music is celebrating its 10th anniversary by unveiling its Top 500 streamed songs of the past decade, and the results are in! Ed Sheeran, Drake, and The Weeknd lead the pack, solidifying their positions as streaming giants. The list, revealed in batches throughout the week, showcases the tracks that have defined the last ten years of music consumption.
Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' Crowned King of Streams
Taking the top spot is Ed Sheeran's mega-hit "Shape of You." This 2017 smash not only dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks but also broke Apple Music's record for most first-day streams upon its release. The song spent over 1,000 days at the top of the charts in various countries, proving its global appeal and staying power.
The Weeknd and Drake Follow Closely Behind
The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" secured the second position, followed by Drake's "God's Plan" in third. These tracks are testaments to the artists' ability to consistently deliver chart-topping hits that resonate with a global audience. Drake, in particular, boasts the most songs on the list with a whopping 27 entries.
Other Notable Entries in the Top 10
The rest of the top 10 features a mix of pop, hip-hop, and R&B hits, including:
- Post Malone and Swae Lee’s “Sunflower”
- Post Malone’s “Rockstar” featuring 21 Savage
- Drake’s “One Dance” featuring Wizkid and Kyla
- Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode”
- Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect”
- Chris Brown’s “No Guidance”
- Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”
Other artists making significant appearances on the list include Taylor Swift (with 14 songs), The Chainsmokers, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, and BTS. Even Mariah Carey's holiday classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," made the cut, landing at number 100.
Apple Music has compiled all 500 songs into a massive playlist to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. To further commemorate the milestone, Apple released an interview with Ed Sheeran, where he discusses the creation and impact of "Shape of You."