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YMLP began with a simple idea, to talk about music in a real way. No filters, no fake reviews, and no chasing trends. It’s a space for people who listen with heart, not just ears. Here you’ll find stories about artists who create from truth, songs that carry meaning, and sounds that stay with you long after they end.

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The latest from YMLP covers real stories, new sounds, and songs that deserve a listen. Inspired by trusted sources like Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and Billboard, these posts keep you close to what’s happening in music right now.

Top singers of 2025

Here are some of the voices making the biggest impact in 2025. These artists are topping charts, breaking records, and changing how music feels today. Stats are based on streams and chart data from Spotify, Billboard, and Rolling Stone.

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Taylor Swift

Over 12 billion Spotify streams in 2025
Named Artist of the Year by Billboard
Broke her own record for most sold-out stadium shows
Won Song of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards
Her latest album topped global charts for 10 weeks
Featured on Rolling Stone’s Top 100 Artists of the Decade

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The Weeknd

Album Eclipse Nights stayed in Billboard’s Top 10 for 16 weeks
Over 10 million tickets sold for his 2025 tour
His collaboration with Daft Punk crossed 800 million streams
Won Best R&B Performance at the Grammys
Reached 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify
Named one of the most-streamed male artists of the year

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Olivia Rodrigo

Single Wish You Knew hit 500 million streams in three months
Won Best Pop Artist 2025 at MTV Awards
Featured on the cover of Rolling Stone
Album Heart Replay stayed in Top 20 for 14 weeks
Gained over 40 million followers across music platforms
Her songs appeared on more than 50 official Spotify playlists.

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Bad Bunny

Most streamed Latin artist for the third year in a row
Broke record for highest-grossing Latin music tour
Reached 18 billion total plays across platforms
Featured in Billboard’s Power 100 Music List
Released a hit single that went platinum in 20 countries
Earned Latin Grammy for Album of the Year

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Billie Eilish

New album hit No.1 on charts in 25 countries
Won Album of the Year 2025 at the Grammys
Music video for her lead single hit 300 million views in a month
Praised by Rolling Stone for creative direction and sound design
Over 90 million monthly Spotify listeners
Named one of Time’s Most Influential Musicians of 2025

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Olivia Rodrigo

Over 11 billion Spotify plays this year alone
His album Forever Flow topped Billboard charts for 12 weeks
Won Best Rap Artist at the 2025 BET Awards
Featured in collaborations with Travis Scott and SZA
Reached 100 million followers on Instagram
Ranked in Rolling Stone’s Top 5 Global Artists of 2025

Top music streaming platforms of 2025

Music today lives online, and these platforms lead the way in how people listen. From chart-topping hits to indie sounds, they’ve changed how artists share music and how fans discover new favorites.

Spotify

600M+ monthly users
Smart AI playlists
Global artist reach
AI DJ feature
No.1 in total streams
Top podcast hub

Apple Music

100M+ tracks
High-quality audio
Real-time lyrics
Exclusive releases
Transparent payouts
iPhone-friendly design

YouTube Music

2B+ users worldwide
Mixes video + audio
Great for indie artists
Ad-free premium plan
Official music charts
Strong global growth

Amazon Music

80M+ songs
Alexa integration
3D audio support
Free with Prime
Artist radio shows
Smart speaker leader

SoundCloud

40M+ creators
Best for indie talent
Fan donations
Popular for remixes
Active music community
Early-release tracks

Tidal

Hi-Fi lossless sound
Fair artist pay
Artist-owned platform
Exclusive content
Immersive experiences
Ethical streaming focus

Why Choose our Blog?

Music changes fast, and YMLP keeps you close to what’s real. This blog is made for people who love songs, stories, and the artists behind them. From new tracks to timeless hits, YMLP brings honest reviews, simple guides, and fresh updates that matter to real listeners.

We don’t chase trends for clicks, we share what sounds good and what’s shaping the future of music.

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Independent Artists

We highlight rising stars who deserve attention, not just the ones on the charts.

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92%

Of music streaming revenue comes from paid subscriptions.

36

The number of genres that have seen significant growth in the past decade.

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The top music streaming platforms globally dominating the industry.

100k

The average number of new songs uploaded to Spotify every day.

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