From SEVENTEEN, Ariana Grande, and more, these artists made our 2024 OST pass the vibe check.
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Can you believe it’s already December? This year felt equally dragging and quick as we lived through another year of historical and pop culture moments. And in between all this madness, it was the music that kept us company throughout. From old favorites to new discoveries, the music this 2024 hit as it reflected our comfort listens and the changing times with some of the biggest artists and bops that defined the year. It was something many of us got to see with Spotify Wrapped 2024.
In what is highkey one of the biggest pop culture events every end of the year, 2024 Wrapped gives us a snapshot into the top artists, songs, and podcasts that made 2024 the record-breaking, culture-making, fandom-shaking year it was. So, in the spirit of Wrapped season (which you can try out for yourself here), we’re sharing our top artists of 2024 and why we feel they made our 2024, and playlists, that much better.
ARIANA GRANDE
“When Ariana dropped her highly-anticipated comeback album, eternal sunshine, I continuously and unconsciously streamed the whole album non-stop from track 1 to track 13 which I think brought her to my Spotify Wrapped 2024 top artist. Also, Ariana Grande is a holiday staple when it comes to Christmas songs.” – Gelo Quijencio, Multimedia Artist
“Ariana has always been one of my favorite pop girls. But in 2024, the year of the pop girl, Ariana was the pop girl for me as she topped my Spotify Wrapped for the first time. I still remember where I was when I first listened to yes, and? back in January. Her new album, eternal sunshine, just does it for me and is my favorite Ariana album yet. I still replay many of the songs on the LP to this day with don’t wanna break up again a personal favorite.” – Rafael Bautista, Managing Editor
SEVENTEEN
“I’m a CARAT through and through, apparently! Even though their releases this year weren’t my faves, tracks from SEVENTEEN’s discography are permanent members of my favorites playlist and will always play in every listening session I have, whether that’s on my way to work or while I’m cleaning my room. They just make lasting bangers! Shoutout to GAME3 BO1, Chilli, 7PM, and Pinwheel for being on my Top Songs 2024.” – Nica Glorioso, Features Writer
BINI
“To be honest, I didn’t expect that BINI would be my top artist. But looking back, I listened to their songs a lot especially when I was living alone for eight months and I find their songs really comforting and motivating. Ever since I’ve been a fan of Filipino songs and artists and I guess it still reflects until now. I love the beat and lyrics of their songs and I am happy to see that we have a group that’s being appreciated around the globe.” – Jasmin Dasigan, Production Associate
HEV ABI
“Hev Abi ended up as my top artist of the year because his tracks have been on repeat ever since he entered the OPM scene. As someone who’s always been into Al James, Because, Shanti Dope, and other rap/hip-hop artists, his smooth flow and catchy hooks slid right into my rotation without effort. He’s the kind of artist who sneaks into your playlist and suddenly becomes a staple you didn’t even realize you needed.” – Precy Tan, Copywriter
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