Hugo Pacheco
Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artists, Songs, and Albums of 2018
Drake (Source: Instagram)
Spotify has revealed its lists of the most-streamed artists, songs, and albums of 2018 on the platform.
With over 8.2 billion streams, Drake is not only the most-streamed artist in the world, but he’s also now the most-streamed artist ever on Spotify. Drizzy also had the most-streamed album and song with Scorpion and “God’s Plan.”
Spotify’s top-streamed female artist was Ariana Grande followed by Dua Lipa and Cardi B. Meanwhile, Post Malone scored two of the most-streamed songs with “rockstar” ft. 21 Savage at No. 3 and “Psycho” ft. Ty Dolla $ign at No. 4.
While hip-hop dominated Spotify’s lists, Latin music continued to grow. J Balvin, Ozuna, and Bad Bunny each landed in the top eight of the most-streamed artists list.
See some of the lists below and get the full report on Spotify’s website.
Most-streamed artists:
1. Drake
2. Post Malone
3. Xxxtentacion
4. J Balvin
5. Ed Sheeran
6. Eminem
7. Ozuna
8. Bad Bunny
Most-streamed female artists:
1. Ariana Grande
2. Dua Lipa
3. Cardi B
4. Taylor Swift
5. Camila Cabello
Most-streamed songs:
1. Drake – God’s Plan
2. Xxxtentacion – Sad
3. Post Malone ft. 21 Savage – rockstar
4. Post Malone ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Psycho
5. Drake – In My Feelings
Most-streamed albums:
1. Drake – Scorpion
2. Post Malone – beerbongs & bentleys
3. Xxxtentacion – ?
4. Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa
5. Ed Sheeran – ÷
Watch Ariana Grande’s ‘thank u, next’ Video
Ariana Grande has released the highly-anticipated video for her smash hit, “thank u, next.” The track, which was DJcity’s eighth most-downloaded song of November, currently sits at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100. It is Ariana’s highest-charting single to date.
The visual is an homage to popular teen movies Mean Girls, Bring It On, Legally Blonde, and 13 Going on 30.
Watch it above and download “thank u, next” on DJcity.
Watch Bria Lee’s ‘One Shot’ Video Feat. Fat Joe
New York-based singer Bria Lee pays tribute to the movie Scarface in the video for her Fat Joe-assisted single, “One Shot.”
Released in early October, the pop/hip-hop crossover track was DJcity’s twentieth most-downloaded song of that month.
Watch the video above and download “One Shot” on DJcity.
Consejos y Trucos: Pioneer DJ DDJ-400 Controller Review
Con un precio de $ 249 USD, el controlador DDJ-400 de Pioneer DJ es una opción razonable para los que desean aprender a ser DJ. El sistema viene equipado con una licencia para rekordbox DJ y está diseñado para reflejar la configuración profesional de la linea NXS2 de Pioneer.
En este episodio de Consejos y Trucos de DJcity Latino, Luis Martínez analiza más de cerca el funcionamiento del DDJ-400.
English translation (traducción en inglés):
Priced at $249, Pioneer DJ’s DDJ-400 controller is a reasonable option for anyone looking to learn how to DJ. The system comes equipped with a license for rekordbox DJ and is designed to mirror Pioneer’s NXS2 professional DJ set-up.
On this episode of DJcity Latino‘s Consejos y Trucos, Luis Martinez takes a closer look at the workings of the DDJ-400.
Related: Consejos y Trucos: Cómo Utilizar el Récord Pool de DJcity
Consejos y Trucos: Cómo Utilizar el Récord Pool de DJcity
La búsqueda de música nueva y de tendencia a veces puede ser complicado para los DJs. En este episodio de Consejos y Trucos de DJcity Latino, Luis Martínez muestra cómo utilizar el blog y récord pool de DJcity para hacer tu vida más fácil.
English translation (traducción en inglés):
Searching for new and trending music can sometimes be an overwhelming task for DJs. On this episode of DJcity Latino‘s Consejos y Trucos, Luis Martinez highlights some useful tools on DJcity’s blog and record pool to make your life easier.
DJ Isabella Serafini Delivers ‘DJcity Podcast’ Latino Mix
DJ Isabella Serafini at Blak Discotheque in Santiago, Chile. (Source: Isabella Serafini)
DJ Isabella Serafini, a resident at UP Social Club in Osorno, Chile, has delivered a Latin mix for the DJcity Podcast. Her half-hour set consists of mostly reggaeton and Latin-influenced dance music, including three of her edits.
Tracklist:
1. Gianluca Vacchi & Luis Fonsi ft. Yandel – Sigamos Bailando
2. Joao Smith – Caliente – Eddie Boy vs Steed Watt Bootleg
3. Nicky Jam & Steve Aoki vs J Balvin & Willy William – Jaleo – Anthem Kingz Mi Gente Tone Play Transition
4. Wisin & Yandel – Ahora Es – DJ Isabella Serafini Slow Down Edit
5. C. Tangana, Becky G & Alizzz – Booty
6. Danny Ocean – Dembow – Bross Hype Edit
7. Anuel AA ft. Romeo Santos – Quiere Beber Remix
8. Zion & Lennox – Hola – DJ Santarosa Hype Intro
9. Bad Bunny ft. Drake – MIA
10. Steve Aoki, Daddy Yankee, Play-N-Skillz, & Elvis Crespo – Azukita – DJ Smerk 100-130 Transition
11. Elvis Crespo – Suavemente – CATFISH Remix
12. Carla Morrison – Disfruto – Harmoob & Sergio Acosta Remix – DJ Isabella Serafini Edit
13. Marc Anthony, Will Smith, & Bad Bunny – Esta Rico
14. Deorro, MAKJ & Max Styler – Bring It Back – DJcity Club Edit
15. DJ Snake – Magenta Riddim – Tall Boys 125-102 Transition
16. Daddy Yankee – Gasolina – James Morano Remix
17. Las Ketchup – The Ketchup Song (Asereje) – ZIGGY Remix
18. Danny Ocean – Me Rehuso – DJ Isabella Serafini & Cosmo Edit
19. Jadiel – Fashion Girl – Bross & BassVoom Remix
20. Lalo Ebratt, J Balvin, & Trapical – Mocca Remix
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