The music scene is always changing, and music lovers directly impact music charts every day. YouTube Music’s charts are no different. Let’s explore the top 10 streaming artists on YouTube Music.
Top 10 Streaming Artists on YouTube Music May 16 – 22
1. Morgan Wallen
The country pop singer moved up 2 places to make it to the top of the top 10 streaming artists on YouTube Music! That’s quite an accomplishment since he appeared on the sixth season of The Voice. His top songs include: “I’m the Problem,” “Thinkin’ Bout Me,” “Last Night,” “Just In Case,” and “Love Somebody.”
2. YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again hung onto his position at number 2. His most played songs included: “Where I Been/Shot Callin,” “Finest,” “House Arrest Tingz,” “Genie,” and “Sneaking.”
3. Fuerza Regida
The Mexican band from California has moved down 2 places from their previous number 1 spot. They had their start on YouTube as a cover band, and now they’re topping charts! Their top-streamed songs include: “Tu Boda,” “COQUETA,” “ME JALO,” “Marlboro Rojo,” and “Por Esos Ojos.”
4. Bad Bunny
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny stayed at number four. His most-streamed songs are: “BAILE INoLVIDABL,” “EoO,” “DtMF,” “VeLDÁ,” and “No Me Conoce (Remix).”
5. Drake
Singer and rapper Drake is sitting at number 5 of the top 10 streaming artists on YouTube Music. Fans have been listening to “NOKIA,” “God’s Plan,” “She Will,” “SOMEBODY LOVES ME,” and “Passionfruit” the most.
6. Kendrick Lamar
Another big name, rapper Kendrick Lamar, holds on at number 6. His most listened to songs include: “Not Like Us,” “luther,” “All the Stars,” “tv off (featuring Lefty Gunplay),” and “HUMBLE.”
7. Peso Pluma
At number 7 in the top 10 streaming artists on YouTube Music, we see that Peso Pluma, the Mexican rapper and singer, has held the position. At the top of his song list are “HOLLYWOOD,” “NUEVA VIDA,” “La Bebe (Remix),” “Morena,” and “BELLAKEO.”
8. Future
The rapper, Future, has the number 8 spot. Top songs include, “Too Many Nights” (featuring Don Toliver), “Low Life” (featuring The Weeknd), “Like That,” “MASK OFF” (Freestyle), and “Type Shit.”
9. Lil Baby
The rapper and singer, Lil Baby, moved up 2 spots in the top 10 streaming artists on YouTube Music. The top songs include: “BAND4BAND,” “Freestyle,” “Emotionally Scarred,” In a Minute,” and “Close Friends.”
10. The Weeknd
Finally, The Weeknd rounds out the top 10 by keeping that spot. You might say they’re in two positions since number 8 Future’s song “Low Life” also features The Weeknd. From their catalog of songs, the top-streamed are: “Save Your Tears,” “One of the Girls,” “Timeless,” “Die For You” (remix), and “Starboy” (featuring Daft Punk).
The Last Note
The top 10 streaming artists on YouTube Music are just a fraction of the music that’s popular right now. It’s interesting to note so many rappers, and that tells us a lot about the most popular music genres on YouTube Music. What should you take away from the list? If your favorite isn’t here, hype them up! And, give these folks a listen. They must be doing something right if they have so many fans! You might just find a new favorite or two.
