Top iTunes USA: A Year of Endless Inspiration in Music

In recent years, music enthusiasts have witnessed the rise of a unique sound that has been bubbling up for quite some time now. This lane was paved by Latin sensation Bad Bunny, our 2022 Artist of the Year, who collaborated with Grupo Frontera on 'un x100to' in April. The result is a rich and niche sound that young songwriters and fans have embraced with enthusiasm.

Take, for instance, PinkPantheress and Ice Spice's skittering pop-electronics, SZA's impossibly stylish psychedelic explorations, or the explosive growth of música mexicana. This regional sound has been thrust onto the world stage by genre-blending torchbearers like Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, and Grupo Frontera.

In some ways, 2022 was a year that surprised us with new sounds. While hip-hop from familiar names dominated US music charts, we also saw clear-cut deliveries from Nashville's new guard, including Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. Additionally, Taylor Swift released two rerecordings of blockbuster albums, solidifying her position as our Artist of the Year.

Apple Music's end-of-year charts are based on plays between November 1, 2022, and October 31, 2023. As we look back at the year that was, it's clear that music has continued to evolve and inspire us in countless ways.

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