Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" is #1 on SoundExchange's 2023 Top 20 Tracks roundup, a chart based on non-interactive streaming data from the more than 3,600 DSPs from which the company collects and distributes royalties. (Non-interactive streaming is the equivalent of an online radio service, where you can't choose what songs are played next.)
SZA's "Kill Bill" and Beyoncé's "Cuff It" are #2 and #3, respectively, while other familiar names in the upper reaches of the list include Taylor Swift, Sam Smith and Kim Petras, Meghan Trainor and Luke Combs.
Meanwhile, SoundExchange's Top 20 Breakout Creators list reflects the "first significant streaming activity" from newer acts, "fueled by strong debuts or career highlight releases that connected with wider audiences." Peso Pluma clocks in at #1 here, followed by Fifty Fifty, Austin Snell, 070 Shake and Lu Kala.
"Our wrap-up lists are an engaging way to see what songs and artists resonated with listeners last year," SoundExchange president and CEO Michael Huppe said. "Whether it's well-established creators like Miley Cyrus and Beyoncé or relative newcomers like Peso Pluma and Tyla, these top 20 lists provide a glimpse of the breadth of talent that is driving the continual growth of the music industry."
SOUNDEXCHANGE TOP TRACKS OF 2023
1. "Flowers," Miley Cyrus
2. "Kill Bill," SZA
3. "Cuff It," Beyoncé
4. "I'm Good (Blue)," Bebe Rexha & David Guetta
5. "Anti-Hero," Taylor Swift
6. "Creepin'," 21 Savage, The Weeknd, Metro Boomin
7. "Unholy," Sam Smith & Kim Petras
8. "Made You Look," Meghan Trainor
9. "Fast Car," Luke Combs
10. "Players," Coi Leray
11. "As It Was," Harry Styles
12. "Escapism," 070 Shake & Raye
13. "Snooze," SZA
14. "All My Life," Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
15. "Just Wanna Rock," Lil Uzi Vert
16. "Last Night," Morgan Wallen
17. "Boy's a Liar Pt. 2," Ice Spice & PinkPanthress
18. "Lavender Haze," Taylor Swift
19. "About Damn Time," Lizzo
20. "Going, Going, Gone" Luke Combs
SOUNDEXCHANGE TOP BREAKOUT CREATORS OF 2023
1. Peso Pluma
2. Fifty Fifty
3. Austin Snell
4. 070 Shake
5. Lu Kala
6. Superstar Pride
7. David Kushner
8. iCandy
9. Sleep Theory
10. Tyla
11. BigXThaPlug
12. Crash Adams
13. Libianca
14. Griffen Palmer
15. J.K. Mac
16. Reneé Rapp
17. Tigirlily Gold
18. Cian Ducrot
19. Lavi$h
20. Sleep Token
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