Colombian music has scored another global win, with J Balvin and Karol G earning spots in Spotify’s all-time streaming rankings released to mark the platform’s 20th anniversary. The list, which tracks the most-streamed artists and albums since Spotify’s launch, highlights the sustained international pull of Colombia’s urban sound.
In the overall ranking of the most-listened-to artists of all time, J Balvin holds the No. 15 spot, making him the only Colombian featured in the historic top 20. Meanwhile, Karol G entered the ranking of the most-streamed albums thanks to Mañana Será Bonito, becoming the first Colombian artist to achieve that milestone.
J Balvin, the only Colombian among Spotify’s 20 most-streamed artists in history
J Balvin’s position in this ranking confirms a career marked by global hits, major collaborations, and the steady expansion of reggaeton into international markets. From Medellin, Colombia, to global stages, the artist has become one of the most influential figures in Latin music over the past decade.
Among his most-streamed songs are La Cancion with Bad Bunny, I Like It with Cardi B and Bad Bunny, and Mi Gente with Willy William. These tracks have surpassed billions of streams and helped position Spanish-language music within the global mainstream.
Spotify’s historic top 20 most-streamed artists are:
Taylor Swift
Bad Bunny
Drake
The Weeknd
Ariana Grande
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Billie Eilish
Eminem
Kanye West
Travis Scott
BTS
Post Malone
Bruno Mars
J Balvin
Rihanna
Coldplay
Kendrick Lamar
Future
Juice WRLD
J Balvin’s inclusion highlights Colombia’s influence on the evolution of urban pop and the internationalization of reggaeton.
Mañana Será Bonito: Karol G’s album among Spotify’s most-streamed in history
Although Karol G does not appear in the artists ranking, she achieved a historic milestone in the albums category. Her project Mañana Será Bonito, released on February 24, 2023, entered the list of the most-streamed albums in Spotify history, an unprecedented accomplishment for a Colombian artist. The album, made up of 17 tracks and lasting nearly 53 minutes, quickly became a global phenomenon.
The release also set a record in the United States by becoming the first all-Spanish-language album by a female artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Later, it won Best Música Urbana Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, reinforcing both its commercial and critical success.
Among its biggest hits are TQG with Shakira, Provenza, Gatúbela, Amargura, and Mientras Me Curo del Cora — songs that have accumulated billions of streams and built a narrative of resilience, empowerment, and personal growth.
The album also showcased a broader artistic side of Karol G by blending reggaeton with Latin pop, Mexican-inspired sounds, and alternative influences. It also featured collaborations with Romeo Santos, Quevedo, Sean Paul, Sech, and Bad Gyal, expanding its global reach.
The most-streamed albums ranking is as follows:
Un Verano Sin Ti – Bad Bunny
Starboy – The Weeknd
Divide (Deluxe) – Ed Sheeran
Sour – Olivia Rodrigo
After Hours – The Weeknd
SOS – SZA
Hollywood’s Bleeding – Post Malone
Lover – Taylor Swift
AM – Arctic Monkeys
When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? – Billie Eilish
Future Nostalgia – Dua Lipa
Beerbongs & Bentleys – Post Malone
? – XXXTentacion
Mañana Será Bonito – Karol G
YHLQMDLG – Bad Bunny
Doo-Wops & Hooligans – Bruno Mars
Views – Drake
Midnights – Taylor Swift
Scorpion – Drake
Beauty Behind the Madness – The Weeknd