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SoundExchange Releases Top 20 Lists Of 2023

SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization powering the future of music, is kicking off the new year with a look back at 2023’s Top 20 Tracks and Breakout Creators. The lists are based on 12 months (December 1, 2022-November 30, 2023) of non-interactive streaming data from more than 3,600 digital service providers who operate under statutory license for which SoundExchange collects and distributes royalties.

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Miley Cyrus’ song “Flowers” holds the No. 1 spot on the Top Tracks of 2023 list, which comprises only current songs (released in 2022 and 2023). “Flowers” is followed by SZA’s “Kill Bill” and Beyoncé’s “Cuff It.”

SZA is one of three creators who has two songs on the list, with “Snooze” taking the No. 13 spot. The other artists doubling up are Taylor Swift with “Anti-Hero” (No. 5) and “Lavender Haze” (No. 18) and Luke Combs with his cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” (No. 9) and “Going, Going, Gone” (No. 20).

SoundExchange’s Top 20 Breakout Creators list is made up of artists who gained traction for their music and talent in 2023. This data-based set reflects these creators’ first significant streaming activity, fueled by strong debuts or career highlight releases that connected with wider audiences.

Mexican singer Peso Pluma tops the SoundExchange Top 20 Breakout Creators list, after seeing momentum with “El Belicón,” his collaboration with Raul Vega, and “Siempre Penedientes,” among other 2023 releases. Rounding out the top three on the Breakout list are South Korean pop group Fifty Fifty and country rocker Austin Snell, a native of Georgia now based in Nashville. 

“Our wrap-up lists are an engaging way to see what songs and artists resonated with listeners last year,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “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.”

2023 saw SoundExchange kick off its 20th-anniversary celebration and pass a $10 billion distribution milestone. Since 2003, SoundExchange has maintained its commitment to ensuring creators are paid fairly for their work through advocacy, innovation, and efforts to create a fairer music industry for all.

THE 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

THE 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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