The first ever Spotify Awards, based entirely on user-generated data collected from Spotify users in Mexico, took place earlier this month in Mexico City. What does that mean? Well, the awards ceremony awarded artists for fan streaming choices. Winners were determined based on the user’s listening patterns and habits — including what they were streaming and how often they were streaming. The awards acknowledged the artists, songs, and albums fans were excited about on Spotify. The ceremony took place in the “streaming capital of the world” also known as Mexico City, the city that actually has the most listeners globally.
Following a massive release that landed No.1 in over 16 territories, it’s no surprise that BTS won Most Listened K-Pop Artist. Their fourth studio album MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 is already one of the best selling global albums this year.
Regional Mexican act Los Ángeles Azules were formed in the 1980s and quickly became a chart-topping act — now Most Listened Corridos Artist on Spotify. Los Ángeles Azules are an inspiration to global composers around the world, leading in the Cumbia genre, blending multiple styles including pop, folklore, and electronic sounds while using accordions and synthesizers. Listen to “Y la Hice Llorar ft. Abel Pintos.”
Congrats to The Orchard’s distributed artists who made streaming history at the first ever Spotify Awards and cheers to all the nominees!
NOMINEES
Most Listened Pop-Urban Artist
Natti Natasha (Piña Records)
Most Listened Banda Artist
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho (Ferca Network)
Artist with More Songs on Top 20
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Artist with More Song on Top 200
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Most Listened Corridos Artist
Adriel Favela (Gerencia 360 Music, Inc)
Los Angeles Azules (Seitrack)
Los Angeles de Charly (Gerencia 360 Music, Inc)
Woman Artist with More Increased in Fan Numbers
María José (Seitrack)
Most Listened K-Pop Artist
TWICE (JYP Entertainment)
BTS (Big Hit Entertainment)
GOT7 (JYP Entertainment)
Most Added Artist on Playlist
Anuel AA (Real Hasta La Muerte)
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Most Listened Artist (Woman)
Natti Natasha (Piña Records)
Most Listened Artist (Woman) on Consoles
Nicki Nicole (Lauria Management)
Most Listened Artist (Woman) by 18-29 Year Olds
Natti Natasha (Piña Records)
Most Listened Artist (Womaan) by 30-44 Year Olds
Natti Natasha (Piña Records)
Most Listened Artist (Man)
Anuel AA (Real Hasta La Muerte)
Most Listened Artist (Man)
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Most Listened Artist (Man) on Consoles
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Most Listened Artist (Man) by 13-17 Years Old Users
Anuel AA (Real Hasta La Muerte)
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Most Listened Artist (Man) by 18-29 Years Old Users
Anuel AA (Real Hasta La Muerte)
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Most Listened Artist (Man) by 45 Year Old Users
Los Ángeles Azules (Seitrack)
Most Followed Artist
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Mexican Spotify Artist of the Year
Los Ángeles Azules (Seitrack)
Most Listened Norteño Artist
Pesado (Midas Musical)
Cardenales de Nuevo León (Midas Musical)
Radar Artist
Junior H (Z-Records, Inc)
Nicki Nicole (Lauria Management)
Regional Mexicano Radar Artist
Clave 520 (La R Records)
Junior H (Z-Records, Inc)
Trap in Spanish Radar Artist
Nicki Nicole (Lauria Management)
Regional Mexicano Artist With More Plays
Grupo Firme (Music VIP Entertainment)
Spotify Artist of the Year
Ozuna (Aura Music)
Daddy Yankee (El Cartel Records)
Song for Depressed Sunday
Grupo Firme – “El Amor No Fue Pa’ Mi” (Music VIP Entertainment)
Cardenales de Nuevo León – “Belleza de Cantina” (Midas Musical)
Los Ángeles Azules – “Mis Sentimientos” (Seitrack)
Summer Song
Anuel AA “China” (Real Hasta La Muerte)
Most Listened Song during Grito de Independencia Day
Los Ángeles Azules – “Nunca Es Suficiente” (Seitrack)
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WINNERS
Most Listened Corridos Artist
Los Ángeles Azules (Seitrack)
Most Listened K-Pop Artist
BTS (Big Hit Entertainment)
Trap in Spanish Radar Artist
Nicki Nicole (Lauria Management)
