Philadelphia’s Favorite Sounds: A Look at the City’s Top Spotify Streams

The annual streaming data for Philadelphia reveals a shift in the city’s listening habits. This year, the Canadian hip-hop superstar regained the number one most-streamed artist position, moving ahead of the globally renowned pop icon who grew up nearby in Berks County. The rest of the top five list showcased a varied musical palette, featuring a chart-topping country musician, a critically acclaimed rapper, and a major Latin music star, highlighting the broad spectrum of genres enjoyed by local listeners.

When examining the most popular albums, the list spanned genres, including a number one country record, a successful R&B project, and new material from several of the top-ranked rappers. The data also showed strong local support for regional stars. A pop vocalist originally from Bucks County, who has achieved global fame, saw her recent album rank highly among local listeners, confirming her status as a Philadelphia favorite.

Beyond the music charts, residents were also heavily engaged with spoken-word content. The most-streamed podcasts in the city covered a wide range of topics and formats. Top shows included lengthy interviews, comedy podcasts, popular advice and discussion programs, and major daily news digests. Collectively, this year’s streaming report offers a comprehensive look at the diverse entertainment and information sources that resonated most with Philadelphia residents.