Spotify's Top Five Summer Songs: Featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and More

 

Spotify has unveiled its Top 5 Global Songs of Summer for 2024, featuring tracks from Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Shaboozey, and Chappell Roan. These hits not only dominated the charts but also became the soundtrack for summer across the globe. Here’s a look at how each song captured the season:

**"Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter**  
Sabrina Carpenter’s "Espresso" topped the summer charts with its infectious beats and memorable chorus. Released in April, the track quickly became a summer staple, bolstered by a beach-themed music video. "Espresso" held the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s global charts for 20 days and also led regional charts in countries such as Australia, Malaysia, and Jordan.

**"Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar**  
Kendrick Lamar’s "Not Like Us" emerged as a summer anthem with its sharp, impactful lyrics. After Kendrick’s Juneteenth concert, the song saw a significant surge in streams, peaking on June 20. The release of its music video on July 4 helped the track maintain the No. 1 position on Spotify’s U.S. chart for 28 days straight.

**"BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish**  
Billie Eilish’s "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" from her album *HIT ME HARD AND SOFT* amassed over 855 million streams, especially after her performance at the summer games closing ceremony on August 11. The following day saw over 9 million additional streams, cementing the track’s status as a global favorite.

**"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" – Shaboozey**  
Shaboozey’s "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" achieved worldwide chart success, drawing inspiration from J-Kwon’s early 2000s hit "Tipsy." The song became popular across the U.S., Australia, and the Nordics, with Spotify noting remarkable growth in country music's reach in new regions.

**"HOT TO GO!" – Chappell Roan**  
Chappell Roan’s "HOT TO GO!" experienced its largest surge on June 10, following her performance at Gov Ball. Featured on Spotify’s *I Love NYC* playlist, the track saw a 350% increase in streams, and her subsequent Lollapalooza appearance led to a 145% rise in her Hot Pink playlist.