Apple Music Replay 2024 is Now Available – How To Use It
- Ready to see your top tracks of the year? Apple Music Replay 2024 is here!
- Curious which artists dominated your playlist in 2024? Find out now.
- Billie Eilish takes the spotlight as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year.
Apple Music has officially rolled out its highly anticipated Apple Music Replay feature for 2024. This annual feature offers subscribers a tailored glimpse into their unique listening habits over the past year, spotlighting top songs, artists, albums, playlists, genres, and stations based on individual playback data.
Photo via Teen Vogue // The wait is over: Apple Music Replay 2024 is finally here.
What’s New in Apple Music Replay 2024?
Building upon previous iterations, the 2024 Replay introduces several enhanced features designed to enrich the user experience:
- Highlight Reel: Experience a slideshow-style summary of your most memorable listening moments.
- Dynamic Album Covers: Enjoy custom visuals showcasing your favorite artists and albums.
- Listening Stats: Dive deep into detailed analytics, including top genres and total minutes spent listening.
Accessing Your 2024 Replay
For those eager to explore their musical journey, accessing Apple Music Replay is straightforward:
Via Apple Music App (iOS 18.1 and Later):
- Open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Navigate to the Home, New, or Search tabs.
- Tap Get Started to view your personalized recap.
Through Web or Older Devices:
- Visit replay.music.apple.com on your mobile or desktop browser.
- Sign in with your Apple ID associated with Apple Music.
- Click Get Started to begin your musical reflection.
Photo via The Apple Post // Apple Music Replay is Apple's response to Spotify Wrapped, a yearly tradition in the music industry.
Top Trends and Highlights of 2024
Apple Music Replay 2024 not only personalizes individual experiences but also highlights broader trends among its global user base. This year, pop sensations and impactful diss tracks dominated the charts, with Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar securing top positions. Notably, Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer," despite being five years old, landed in the top five most-streamed songs, demonstrating her enduring appeal. Emerging artists like Benson Boone and Teddy Swims captured listeners' hearts with their heartfelt ballads, while country music’s rising star, Shaboozey, made a significant impact.
“2024 was a historic year across the board,” Apple Music stated in their press release, “more women reached the year-end global songs chart than ever, and many top ranks were claimed by artists new to the year-end scene.”
Exclusive Features for Artists
This year marks the introduction of Replay for Artists, empowering musicians with insights into their audience engagement. Artists can now discover which of their tracks were most frequently discovered via Shazam and identify the cities with their highest listener counts. Additionally, the Top 500 and Top 1000 listener lists provide a more comprehensive view of fan bases, extending beyond the previously limited Top 100.
Celebrating Excellence: Billie Eilish Named Artist of the Year
Billie Eilish has been honored as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2024, a testament to her profound impact on the music landscape. “A voice of her generation,” Eilish remarks, reflecting her connection with listeners worldwide. This accolade marks her second time receiving this prestigious title, underscoring her consistent excellence and influence.
New Interactive Features
Apple Music Replay 2024 introduces several interactive elements to enhance user engagement:
- Listening Streaks: Track the longest consecutive days you've streamed music, extending to artists if they've held the No. 1 spot for multiple months.
- Date of First Play: Discover when you first heard the songs, artists, or albums that defined your year.
- Replay By Month: Relive your year month-by-month, showcasing your top songs, artists, and albums for each period.
Year-End Charts and Highlights
Apple Music's 2024 Year-End Charts celebrate the year's biggest hits based on streams, Shazam tags, and radio spins. Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" topped the global streams chart, maintaining its position for over six weeks since its May release. Benson Boone followed with "Beautiful Things," Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" secured the third spot, Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" placed fourth, and Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" rounded out the top five.
Moreover, Benson Boone led the Global Shazam chart, while Dua Lipa dominated the newly launched Shazam Global Radio Spins chart, which aggregates data from over 40,000 radio stations worldwide.
Rediscover Your Musical Past
For those nostalgic moments, Apple Music offers an archive of past Replay playlists, allowing users to revisit their favorite tracks from previous years. This feature not only personalizes the listening experience but also showcases the evolving tastes and trends within the Apple Music community.
Conclusion
Apple Music Replay 2024 is more than just a yearly summary; it's a celebration of individual and collective musical journeys. Whether you're a long-time subscriber or a new user, Replay offers a meaningful way to reflect on your favorite tunes and discover new favorites. As Apple continues to innovate, features like Replay for Artists and expanded listener lists ensure that both fans and creators remain at the heart of the Apple Music experience.
For more information and to access your personalized Replay, visit replay.music.apple.com or update your Apple Music app to the latest version.
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