Apple Music has unveiled its definitive year-end review, highlighting the songs and artists that dominated streaming in 2025. The results showcase a significant victory for Canadian talent, with Toronto-native Drake crowned as the platform's most popular artist worldwide.
Toronto Artists Lead Global Charts
The data released on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, confirms the city's outsized influence on the music industry. While the collaborative track 'APT.' by Rosé and Bruno Mars earned the title of the year's most-streamed single, it was Drake who claimed the ultimate crown as the most popular artist overall on Apple Music.
He was not the only Torontonian to make a major impact. Fellow superstar The Weeknd led the platform's R&B category, securing the most streams within the genre. This one-two punch solidifies Toronto's reputation as a consistent hitmaker on the international stage.
A Full Spectrum of Musical Winners
Beyond the Canadian successes, Apple Music's 2025 recap revealed leaders across every major genre. Pop supremacy belonged to Taylor Swift, while Billie Eilish topped the alternative charts. In country music, Morgan Wallen was the undisputed leader; his album 'I'm The Problem' was also named the most-listened-to album of the year on the service.
Similar to rival Spotify's Wrapped feature, Apple Music Replay became available to all subscribers. This personalized feature provides users with a detailed highlight reel of their own listening habits over the past twelve months, including their top songs, artists, albums, and genres.
How to Access Your Music Recap
Listeners eager to see their personal musical journey can access their Apple Music Replay directly within the app or by visiting the dedicated website at replay.music.apple.com. The service boasts a digital library of over 100 million songs, along with curated playlists and personalized new music recommendations.
The streaming year-end reports are not limited to Apple. On YouTube, 'APT.' also led as the top track for Canadian viewers, followed by 'Die With a Smile' by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. Meanwhile, Spotify has begun teasing the imminent release of its own popular #SpotifyWrapped campaign, prompting users to update their app in preparation.
These annual summaries have become a cultural touchpoint, offering both a macro view of global trends and a micro, personal snapshot of individual musical taste, with 2025 firmly marked by Toronto's leading role.