Apple Music Lists 2022’s Biggest Hits and Superfans!
Replay Gets a Massive Upgrade
Apple Music fans made 2022 unforgettable – and now the updated Replay feature is here to prove it. Oliver Schusser, Apple’s VP of Apple Music and Beats, said, “Replay instantly became a fan favourite. We wanted to make it more personal and unique for subscribers.” Think of your music as a year-long soundtrack, packed with memories you can replay anytime.
This year, Replay offers a sleek new look and exciting features. Users can dive into their top songs, albums, artists, and genres. Plus, superfans can check if they’re among the top 100 listeners of their favourite artists or genres. Don’t miss out – Replay stays live until December 31 so you can track your evolving playlist right into 2023.
Top Tracks and Rising Stars of 2022
Apple Music’s year-end charts reveal some eye-openers. The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber smashed it with “STAY,” holding the No.1 spot on the Global Daily Top 100 for 51 days straight. The song dominated 69 countries worldwide and has barely budged since its summer 2021 release.
- Hip-Hop reigns supreme: 32 of the top 100 songs.
- Pop stands strong: 23 tracks featured.
- R&B and Soul bring the vibe: 11 songs.
- Latin beats: 8 songs.
- J-Pop surprises: 6 songs entering the spotlight.
Meanwhile, Disney’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” took the crown for most-read lyrics, proving its global appeal with nearly a third of the top 100 lyrics in languages other than English.
Fitness, Shazam, and Chart-Toppers
Feeling pumped? Joel Corry’s “Head & Heart (feat. MNEK)” topped Apple Music’s Fitness Songs chart, featuring on workouts worldwide and cracking the Daily Top 100 in 53 countries.
Shazam’s global chart favourite was Elton John and Dua Lipa’s “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” marking Elton’s first-ever No.1 on Shazam and dominating 17 national charts – including the UK.
Other big Shazam hits included Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves,” Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” Farruko’s “Pepas,” and Acraze’s “Do It To It (feat. Cherish).”
Bad Bunny Makes History
Latin sensation Bad Bunny earned the title of Apple Music’s 2022 Artist of the Year. His album Un Verano Sin Ti smashed records, becoming the biggest Latin album ever by lifetime streams—just four months after release.
Apple Music’s stats show 2022 was a year of global sounds, genre blends, and breakthrough stars. Ready to see where your own playlist lands? Check out Replay before the year’s out – your 2022 soundtrack is waiting!
