IFPI’s Global Artist Chart 2024: Taylor Swift Leads, K-pop Rises

On January 18, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) released its Global Artist Chart for 2024. This chart highlights the most popular artists worldwide. IFPI’s chart topper, Taylor Swift, leads the list, showcasing her continued dominance in the music scene. Following her is Canadian rapper Drake, who secures the second spot. The K-pop group Seventeen impressively comes in third, while fellow K-pop group Stray Kids rises to fifth place.

This year’s chart marks a significant moment for K-pop. ENHYPEN debuted at 14th place, emphasizing the growing influence of K-pop in the global music industry. The Global Artist Chart assesses album sales, downloads, and streaming data. These metrics provide a clear picture of an artist’s popularity over the year.

K-pop groups also excelled in the Global Album Chart 2024. Seventeen, Stray Kids, and ENHYPEN all made it into the top ten, strengthening their global presence. Notably, ENHYPEN’s second studio album ‘Romance: Untold’ ranked fourth, the highest for any K-pop album this year. Seventeen’s mini-album ‘SPILL THE FEELS’ and their best album ’17 IS RIGHT HERE’ secured sixth and eighth positions, respectively. Stray Kids contributed to this success with their mini-album ‘ATE’, which took the tenth spot.

The IFPI Global Artist Chart 2024 highlights not only the dominance of Western artists but also the rising popularity of K-pop on the world stage. As these artists break barriers and reach new heights, the music industry eagerly anticipates what the future holds for both established and emerging talents. The impact of social media on artist popularity is also worth noting. Social media plays a crucial role in shaping music consumption trends. With K-pop artists leading the way, the global music landscape is evolving rapidly.

In conclusion, the 2024 IFPI Global Artist Chart showcases the blend of Western and K-pop artists, reflecting changing trends in the music industry. As K-pop continues to rise, the influence of social media and streaming services will only grow stronger, shaping the future of music.

This article has been written by Kpopmap AI writer and while we have made efforts to ensure the accuracy of the article, there may be errors or inaccuracies.