{"id":98959,"date":"2024-02-29T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=98959"},"modified":"2024-02-29T09:56:33","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T09:56:33","slug":"best-selling-singles-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/best-selling-singles-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 best-selling singles of 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">IFPI announce their Global Single Award for 2023, pulling together the biggest-selling singles across all digital formats.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recorded music industry organisation IFPI have published the &#8216;Global Single Award for 2023&#8217;. This includes data from paid subscription streaming, ad-supported platforms and single-track downloads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep scrolling for the full top 20 breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/IFPI-Global-Single-Chart-2023_Top10-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"The top 10 global best-selling singles of 2023\" class=\"wp-image-98981 lazyload\" width=\"724\" height=\"1024\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Miley Cyrus<\/strong> saw her first appearance in an IFPI Global Chart Top 10, coming in strong at number one, with her double Grammy Award-winning single &#8211; <em>Flowers<\/em>. Released in January 2023, the song hit number one simultaneously in 29 markets around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Swift<\/strong> made two appearances in the top 10, with <em>Cruel Summer<\/em> and <em>Anti-Hero<\/em>. With both of these singles released pre-2023, these weren&#8217;t the only resurgence in sales we saw from older records. <strong>Tom Odell&#8217;s<\/strong> 2012 single <em>Another Love<\/em> hit number 18 on this year&#8217;s list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 20 features artists from 10 nationalities, including Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Korea, UK, and US, up from 6 the year before. 2023 marks the first ever IFPI Global Chart appearance from artists from Nigeria &#8211; <strong>Rema<\/strong>, and Mexico &#8211; <strong>Yng Lvcas<\/strong> and <strong>Peso Pluma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>We are delighted to present the IFPI Global Single Award to Miley Cyrus, who produced the song of 2023 with Flowers. Topping the charts in so many countries simultaneously, the song \u2013 along with its message of empowerment -resonated across the world and is the definition of a truly global hit. Congratulations to Miley and her team for this incredible achievement.<\/p><p>It is also fantastic to see so many nationalities and genres represented in the IFPI Global Single Chart. It is a wonderful reflection of the wide range of extraordinary artists that \u2013 working in partnership with their record labels \u2013 are finding international success.<\/p><cite>Lewis Morrison, Director of Global Charts &amp; Certifications, IFPI<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/1.-Miley-Cyrus-Flowers.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Miley Cyrus - Flowers\" class=\"wp-image-98961 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/7DSAEUvxU8FajXtRloy8M0\">1. Miley Cyrus &#8211; Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>2.70 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7DSAEUvxU8FajXtRloy8M0?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2.-Rema-Selena-Gomez-Calm-Down.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Rema, Selena Gomez - Calm Down\" class=\"wp-image-98962 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/0WtM2NBVQNNJLh6scP13H8\">2. Rema, Selena Gomez &#8211; Calm Down<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.89 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0WtM2NBVQNNJLh6scP13H8?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3.-SZA-Kill-Bill.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for SZA - Kill Bill\" class=\"wp-image-98963 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/3OHfY25tqY28d16oZczHc8\">3. SZA &#8211; Kill Bill<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.84 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3OHfY25tqY28d16oZczHc8?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/4.-The-Weeknd-Ariana-Grande-Die-For-You-1.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for The Weeknd - Starboy\" class=\"wp-image-98985 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/4JNdwEfqwFRiAeEISC8RU8\">4. The Weeknd, Ariana Grande &#8211; Die For You<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.78 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4W4fNrZYkobj539TOWsLO2?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/5.-Harry-Styles-As-It-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Harry Styles - As It Was\" class=\"wp-image-98965 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/4Dvkj6JhhA12EX05fT7y2e\">5. Harry Styles &#8211; As It Was<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.46 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4Dvkj6JhhA12EX05fT7y2e?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/6.-Yng-Lycas-Peso-Pluma-La-Bebe.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Yng Lycas, Peso Pluma - La Bebe\" class=\"wp-image-98966 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/2UW7JaomAMuX9pZrjVpHAU\">6. Yng Lycas, Peso Pluma &#8211; La Bebe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.45 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2UW7JaomAMuX9pZrjVpHAU?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/7.-Taylor-Swift-Cruel-Summer.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer\" class=\"wp-image-98967 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/track\/cruel-summer-1\">7. Taylor Swift &#8211; Cruel Summer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.39 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/1BxfuPKGuaTgP7aM0Bbdwr?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8.-Morgan-Wallen-Last-Night.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Morgan Wallen - Last Night\" class=\"wp-image-98968 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/59uQI0PADDKeE6UZDTJEe8\">8. Morgan Wallen &#8211; Last Night<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.37 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/59uQI0PADDKeE6UZDTJEe8?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9.-Taylor-Swift-Anti-Hero.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero\" class=\"wp-image-98969 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/0V3wPSX9ygBnCm8psDIegu\">9. Taylor Swift &#8211; Anti-Hero<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.31 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0V3wPSX9ygBnCm8psDIegu?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10.-Jung-Kook-Seven-feat.-Latto.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Jung Kook - Seven (feat. Latto)\" class=\"wp-image-98970 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/7x9aauaA9cu6tyfpHnqDLo\">10. Jung Kook &#8211; Seven (feat. Latto)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.24 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7x9aauaA9cu6tyfpHnqDLo?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11.-David-Guetta-Bebe-Rexha-Im-Good-Blue.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for David Guetta, Bebe Rexha - I\"m Good (Blue)\" class=\"wp-image-98971 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/4uUG5RXrOk84mYEfFvj3cK\">11. David Guetta, Bebe Rexha &#8211; I&#8217;m Good (Blue)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.23 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4uUG5RXrOk84mYEfFvj3cK?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12.-Metro-Boomin-The-Weeknd-21-Savage-Creepin.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage - Creepin\"\" class=\"wp-image-98972 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/2dHHgzDwk4BJdRwy9uXhTO\">12. Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, 21 Savage &#8211; Creepin&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.20 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2dHHgzDwk4BJdRwy9uXhTO?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13.-The-Weeknd-Save-Your-Tears.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for The Weeknd - Save Your Tears\" class=\"wp-image-98973 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/track\/save-your-tears\">13. The Weeknd &#8211; Save Your Tears<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.19 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5QO79kh1waicV47BqGRL3g?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14.-Stephen-Sanchez-Until-I-Found-You.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Stephen Sanchez - Until I Found You\" class=\"wp-image-98974 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/0T5iIrXA4p5GsubkhuBIKV\">14. Stephen Sanchez &#8211; Until I Found You<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.18 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0T5iIrXA4p5GsubkhuBIKV?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15.-Karol-G-Shakira-TQG.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Karol G, Shakira - TQG\" class=\"wp-image-98975 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/2oMjKuKUEJFuLiVmTq7Vjx\">15. Karol G, Shakira &#8211; TQG<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.18 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/0DWdj2oZMBFSzRsi2Cvfzf?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/16.-Sam-Smith-Kim-Petras-Unholy.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Sam Smith, Kim Petras - Unholy\" class=\"wp-image-98976 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/3nqQXoyQOWXiESFLlDF1hG\">16. Sam Smith, Kim Petras &#8211; Unholy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.17 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/3nqQXoyQOWXiESFLlDF1hG?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/17.-SZA-Snooze.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for SZA - Snooze\" class=\"wp-image-98977 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/tracks\/4iZ4pt7kvcaH6Yo8UoZ4s2\">17. SZA &#8211; Snooze<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global subscription streams equivalent: <strong>1.06 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<iframe style=\"border-radius:12px\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/4iZ4pt7kvcaH6Yo8UoZ4s2?utm_source=generator\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameBorder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/18.-Tom-Odell-Another-Love.jpeg\" alt=\"The artwork for Tom Odell - Another Love\" class=\"wp-image-98978 size-full lazyload\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tunedex.routenote.com\/track\/another-love-3\">18. 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