Check out the 10 most streamed artists, hits, genres and podcasts of Summer 23

Sertanejo, funk and arrocha dominated playlists, up 43% this year

The summer of 2023 was marked by a significant increase in the number of music consumed. On Spotify alone, the increase in user-created playlists for the summer was 43% compared to 2022.

Among the most listened to musical genres of that period, the ones that stood out the most were the sertanejo, funk and arrocha. The most listened to artists have followed the same trend.

Sertanejo dominated the most listened to list with artists like Marília Mendonça, Jorge & Mateus and Ana Castela topping Brazil. Funk and arrocha artists such as MC Ryan SP, MC Cabelinho, Gusttavo Lima and Mari Fernandez also gained space in the country’s most listened to list.

In the ranking of the most listened to songs, “Evoque Prata” by DJ Escobar, MC Menor HR and MC Menor SG stands out. The song was among the most played songs in Brazil between November and December and remained at the top throughout the summer. Other notable songs are “Coração de Gelo”, by WIU, and “Zona de Perigo”, by Leo Santana. In first place Marília Mendonça with “Leão”, followed by the hit “Bombonzinho”, by Israel & Rodolfo and Ana Castela.

Podcasts were also on the rise during this time. Mano a Mano, commanded by rapper Mano Brown, was the most listened to in the country, followed by the daily news podcast Café da Manhã e Não Inviabilize, which brings true stories on the most diverse topics.

10 Most Streamed Artists in Brazil

1. Marilia Mendonca

2. Jorge and Matteo

3. Ana Castela

4. MC Ryan SP

5. Henrique and Juliano

6. MC Cabelinho

7. Gustavo Lima

8. Mari Fernandez

9. Matthew and Kauan

10. Maiara & Maraisa

10 most played songs in Brazil

1. Leão, by Marília Mendonça

2. Bombonzinho, by Israel & Rodolfo and Ana Castela

3. Likes – Live, by Mari Fernandez and Gustavo Mioto

4. Evoque Prata, by DJ ESCOBAR, MC MENOR HR and MC MENOR SG

5. Danger Zone, by Leo Santana

6. Heart of Ice, by WIU

7. Roça em Mim, by Zé Felipe, Ana Castela and Luan Pereira

8. Haja Colírio, by Guilherme & Benuto and Hugo & Guilherme

9. Agudo Mágico 3, by Dj Aurélio, Dj TG Beats, MC KK and MC Lipivox

10. Alliances, by Jorge & Mateus and Matheus & Kauan

10 most listened to genres in Brazil

1. Sertanejo Pop

2. University Sertanejo

3. Funky Cariocas

4. Sertanjo

5. Squeeze

6. Pop

7. Pop dance

8. Funky music

9. Funk Glimpse

10. Pagoda

10 most listened podcasts in Brazil

1. Hand in hand

2. Breakfast

3. Don’t get derailed

4. The Atelier

5. Psychology in practice

6. podpa

7. Primocast

8. Modus Operandi

9. Stream Podcasts

10. Podcast Members

Source: Terra

Earl

Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.