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    Apple Music reveals list of its most-streamed songs this decade

    Emma TeeBy No Comments2 Mins Read

    • Apple Music at 10: Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” Tops List of 500 Most-Streamed Songs of the Decade

    Apple Music reveals list of its most-streamed songs this decade
    Apple Music reveals list of its most-streamed songs this decade

    As part of its 10th-anniversary celebration, Apple Music has released a comprehensive list of its 500 most-streamed songs over the past decade, with British superstar Ed Sheeran claiming the No. 1 spot with his 2017 global smash, “Shape of You.”

    The chart-topping single outperformed major hits like The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” and Drake’s “God’s Plan,” which came in at second and third place, respectively.

    Since its release, Shape of You has set several streaming records, including the highest number of first-day plays on Apple Music, and it held firm atop the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks. The song later earned Sheeran a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2018.

    The top 10 positions on the list feature a mix of global pop and hip-hop anthems. Post Malone makes two strong showings with “Sunflower” (featuring Swae Lee) at No. 4 and “Rockstar” (featuring 21 Savage) at No. 5. Other notable entries include:

    • 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”

    The rankings continue with familiar favourites: “Closer” by The Chainsmokers and Halsey lands at No. 11, Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” at No. 15, Ariana Grande’s “7 rings” at No. 19, and BTS’s “Dynamite” making waves at No. 34.

    Canadian rap icon Drake reigns supreme with 27 entries on the 500-song list, more than any other artist. Taylor Swift follows with 14, while Mariah Carey makes history as the only artist with a holiday song among the top entries her timeless classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” sits comfortably at No. 100.

    To commemorate the occasion, Apple Music curated a special 10th-anniversary playlist featuring all 500 songs and conducted an exclusive interview with Ed Sheeran. In a reflective chat with Zane Lowe, Sheeran said:

    “No one can take away the song. I’ll be able to play it forever… I’m just grateful to have songs like that, where anywhere in the world, you can pick up a guitar and make someone happy.”

    The full list and curated playlist are now available for streaming on Apple Music.

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