Apple Music announces Bad Bunny as their Artist of the Year for 2022
In a groundbreaking achievement, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny has been crowned as Apple Music's Artist of the Year for 2022. This recognition comes as no surprise, given the rapper's unprecedented success on the platform.
Bad Bunny made history in February 2018, when he became Apple Music's first Latin Up Next artist for the platform's rising artist program. Since then, he has consistently broken records and cemented his place as a global sensation.
One of his most notable achievements is the success of his album Un Verano Sin Ti, released in May 2022. Upon its release, the album became the biggest Latin album of all time on Apple Music, holding the record for first-day streams worldwide. As of now, Un Verano Sin Ti is also Apple Music's most streamed album of 2022.
Bad Bunny's songs have reached No. 1 on the Daily Top 100 in 34 countries worldwide, and 44 of his songs have made it to the Daily Top 100 in countries across the globe. He has hit the top 10 of the Daily Top 100 chart in 77 countries.
The rapper's "Moscow Mule" holds the record for the biggest Latin song of all time by first-day streams worldwide. In addition, Bad Bunny has logged 22 songs on the Daily Top 100: Global, breaking the record for most simultaneous entries by a single Latin artist.
Bad Bunny's influence extends beyond his music, as he has also taken over the La Fórmula playlist on Apple Music, handpicking favourite tracks from various artists. He has also served as the debut host for Trap Kingz, the first Spanish-language global radio show on Beats 1 radio, and hosted the show's first six episodes in 2017.
On Apple Music 1, listeners can tune in to a variety of radio content celebrating Bad Bunny, including new specials, archived programming, early career interviews, and playlists. To access Apple Music 1, listeners can visit our website.co/am-1.
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In conclusion, Bad Bunny's meteoric rise to fame and his continued success on Apple Music are a testament to his talent and the power of his music to resonate with audiences around the world. His impact on the Latin music industry is undeniable, and he continues to push boundaries and inspire new generations of artists.
