Google Play shares its ‘Top Music Playlists’ of 2016

Google Play (@GooglePlay) shared its 2016 top music lists, which didn’t hold many surprises, but did introduce some new names and projects not on our radar until now. We pundits give dissertations on why an album is important and why it’s the hottest thing smoking, but the most definitive salute is the engagement from avid music fans and consumers.

Current 2016 standings according to Google Play

Drake’s “Views” stands at #1 on the album chart, with Kevin Gates and Rihanna at #2 and #3 respectively. Kendrick Lamar is also in the top 5 on this all-star list, holding it down at #4.

In the #1 spot for top songs, is Rihanna’s “Work” Ft. Drake…like I said, no surprise. This song has captured both men and women across the globe.

A new introduction to me on this list, is the crew Twenty One Pilots and their joint “Stressed Out.” Released in 2015, “Stressed Out” holds the #1 spot for most streamed thus far in 2016. I don’t care WHAT year this joint dropped…it’s flat out dope and the video for the single has over 403.7 million views…that’s a movement! Justin Bieber holds both the #2 and #3 slots with “Sorry” and “Love Yourself.”

Check out the lists Google Play compiled of the hottest albums and singles, plus who’s killing the game musically in the digital space, based on actual consumer data.

Google Play, the online destination for books, movies, music, games, apps and more, has just released the most popular picks with consumers across several categories in 2016…so far.

From January 1-June 1, 2016, here are the most popular music lists on Google Play:

GOOGLE PLAY TOP MUSIC 2016 LISTS

Top Albums of 2016 So Far

Top Songs of 2016 So Far

Most Streamed of 2016 So Far

Twenty One Pilots – Stressed Out
Justin Bieber – Sorry
Justin Bieber – Love Yourself
Rihanna – Work (feat. Drake)
G-Eazy – Me, Myself & I
Adele – Hello
Drake & Future – Jumpman
Drake – Hotline Bling
Major Lazer – Lean On (feat. MØ & DJ Snake)
Justin Bieber – What Do You Mean?
Bryson Tiller – Don’t
Selena Gomez – Same Old Love
Alessia Cara – Here
Desiigner – Panda
Post Malone – White Iverson
Jeremih – oui
The Weeknd – Can’t Feel My Face
Daya – Hide Away
Kevin Gates – 2 Phones
The Weeknd – The Hills
Wiz Khalifa – See You Again (feat. Charlie Puth)
X Ambassadors – Renegades
Tory Lanez – Say It
DNCE – Cake By The Ocean
Selena Gomez – Hands To Myself
Fifth Harmony – Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
WALK THE MOON – Shut Up and Dance
Future – Where Ya At (feat. Drake)
Kevin Gates – Really Really
Lukas Graham – 7 Years
Cole – No Role Modelz
Selena Gomez – Good For You (feat. A$AP Rocky)
The Weeknd – In The Night
Drake – Summer Sixteen
Bryson Tiller – Exchange
Thomas Rhett – Die A Happy Man
DJ Snake – Middle (feat. Bipolar Sunshine)
Ellie Goulding – On My Mind
Elle King – Ex’s & Oh’s
ZAYN – PILLOWTALK
The Chainsmokers – Don’t Let Me Down (feat. Daya)
Zara Larsson – Never Forget You
DJ Snake, AlunaGeorge – You Know You Like It
Fetty Wap – 679 (feat. Monty)
Rich Homie Quan – Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)
Twenty One Pilots – Ride
Drake – Energy
Fetty Wap – Again
Travis Scott – Antidote
Jason Derulo – Want To Want Me

Additional lists include:

GOOGLE PLAY MUSIC FREE RADIO – SUMMER BREAK

With Google Play Music, you can listen to free, curated radio without a subscription. You can start radio stations based on an activity, your mood, or your favorite music.

(Courtesy of Google Play, used with permission)

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