Spotify Wrapped 2024: Hev Abi, BINI lead Philippine charts

Spotify Wrapped 2024 saw Hev Abi and BINI as among the top artists in the Philippines.

Rising Pinoy hip-hop star Hev Abi is this year’s Spotify Wrapped Philippines’ Top Local Artist, with P-Pop sensations BINI in the #2 spot. Rounding up the top 5 artists are balladeers Arthur Nery and TJ Monterde, and folk-pop band Ben&Ben.

In a press statement, Hev Abi reflected on the recognition he has been receiving, and said "’Di naman siya nakakagulat para sa akin."

"Lahat naman siguro ng artist gusto maging leading in some way, somehow. Pero gusto ko rin isipin na hindi siya nakakagulat para maging steady ka lang, grateful lang lagi,” he said.

“Ako naman ginagawa ko lang ‘yung music na gusto kong mapakinggan. 'Yung recognition ng mga tao, ng Spotify, bonus na lang. Thankful ako na maraming nag-e-enjoy at nakaka-relate sa music ko, which is ‘yun na rin siguro 'yung reason kung bakit nasasabi na nirerepresent ko ‘yung new sound ng Pinoy hip-hop,” the rapper added.

Hev Abi’s collaboration with gins&melodies "Babaero" is also this year’s Spotify Wrapped Philippines’ Top Song, while he secured another spot in the Top Songs list with “Walang Alam” at the 4th spot.

“Dilaw” by Maki, “sining” by Dionela featuring Jay R, and “Pantropiko” by BINI complete the Top 5.

In a statement, Spotify’s Managing Director Southeast Asia Gustav Back said this year’s Wrapped celebrates the vibrant and diverse music landscape.

“Pinoy music continues to break into new spaces like never before and we're excited to continue working closely with local creators to bring their crafts to more audiences,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Philippines Top Artist of 2024 is Taylor Swift, followed by Hev Abi at #2. Ariana Grande (#3) and BINI (#4) come next, while Bruno Mars rounded off the list at #5.

The Philippines’ list of Top Podcasts of the Year is also made up of a diverse list, with Love & Relationships content dominating the charts and Horror emerging as a breakout genre. “Barangay Love Stories” and “Dear MOR” secured the #1 and #3 spots respectively, while “skypodcast” landed at #5. Meanwhile, “Sitio Bangungot - Pinoy Horror Stories for Sleep Podcast” and “Kwentong Takipsilim Pinoy Tagalog Horror Stories Podcast” claimed the #2 and #4 spots.

Here is the full 2024 Spotify Wrapped Philippines Top Lists:

Philippines Top Artists of 2024:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Hev Abi
3. Ariana Grande
4. BINI
5. Bruno Mars

Philippines Top Songs of 2024:

1. gins&melodies, Hev Abi – “Babaero”
2.  Maki – “Dilaw”
3. Dionela – “sining (feat. Jay R)”
4. Hev Abi – “Walang Alam”
5. BINI – “Pantropiko”

Philippines Top Groups of 2024:

1. BINI
2. Ben&Ben
3. Cup of Joe
4. LANY
5. One Direction

Philippines Top Local Artists of 2024:

1. Hev Abi
2. BINI
3. Arthur Nery
4. TJ Monterde
5. Ben&Ben

Philippines Top Local Groups of 2024:

1. BINI
2. Ben&Ben
3. Cup of Joe
4. Silent Sanctuary
5. Up Dharma Down

Top RADAR Philippines Artist of 2024:

• Hev Abi

Top Song in "P-Pop On The Rise" of 2024:

• “Patintero” - BGYO

Top Song in "Tatak Pinoy" of 2024:

• “Miss Miss” - Rob Deniel

Top Song in "KALYE" of 2024:

• “Faded (Raw)” - Illest Morena

Top Song in "Fresh Finds Philippines" of 2024:

• “Once” - Chris Cantada Force

Top Song in "BISDAK!" of 2024:

• “Kanako” - Felip

Top Song in "Pinas Vibes" of 2024:

• “Samo” - Erik Villanueva

PH Top Song in "alt.ph" of 2024:

• “711” - TONEEJAY

PH Top Podcasts of 2024:

1. “Barangay Love Stories”
2. “Sitio Bangungot - Pinoy Horror Stories for Sleep Podcast”
3. “Dear MOR”
4. “Kwentong Takipsilim Pinoy Tagalog Horror Stories Podcast”
5. “skypodcast”

PH Top Horror Podcast:

• “Sitio Bangungot - Pinoy Horror Stories for Sleep Podcast”

PH Top Love and Relationships Podcast:

• “Barangay Love Stories”

PH Top Wellness Podcast:

• “The Bare It All Podcast”

PH Top Comedy Podcast:

• “The KoolPals”

PH Top New Podcast of the Year, 2024 (Group):

• “Good Times Radio”

PH Top New Podcast of the Year, 2024 (Solo):

• “Raqi's Secret Files”

— Nika Roque/LA, GMA Integrated News