Bad Bunny Named Apple Music's Artist of the Year in 2022
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican rapper and singer, has made history on Apple Music by becoming the platform's Artist of the Year for 2022. This recognition comes as no surprise, given his impressive achievements in the music industry.
In February 2018, Bad Bunny was selected as Apple Music's first Latin Up Next artist, marking the beginning of his meteoric rise. Since then, he has broken numerous records and established himself as a global phenomenon.
One of Bad Bunny's most significant accomplishments is holding the record for the biggest Latin artist of all time by streams worldwide on Apple Music. His music resonates with audiences across the globe, with 44 of his songs reaching the Daily Top 100 in countries worldwide. Three of these tracks have even hit No. 1 on the Global chart.
Bad Bunny's album, Un Verano Sin Ti, released in May 2022, has also made a significant impact. Upon its release, it became the biggest Latin album of all time on Apple Music, holding the record for first-day streams worldwide. The album has since been Apple Music's most streamed album of 2022.
Un Verano Sin Ti has also broken records in terms of chart positions. Bad Bunny has hit the top 10 of the Daily Top 100 chart in 77 countries, and his songs have reached No. 1 on the Daily Top 100 in 34 countries worldwide, more than any other Latin artist.
Bad Bunny's "Moscow Mule" holds another record, being the biggest Latin song of all time by first-day streams worldwide. The artist has also logged 22 songs on the Daily Top 100: Global, breaking the record for most simultaneous entries by a single Latin artist.
In addition to his musical achievements, Bad Bunny has also made a mark as the first Spanish-speaking host of the global radio show Trap Kingz on Beats 1 Radio. He partially hosted the show in 2017.
To celebrate Bad Bunny's success, Apple Music 1 is offering a day of radio content, featuring specials, archived programming, interviews, and playlists dedicated to the artist. Bad Bunny has also taken over the La Fórmula playlist, handpicking favorite tracks from various artists.
In conclusion, Bad Bunny's music has captivated audiences worldwide, breaking numerous records on Apple Music and solidifying his status as a global superstar. His album, Un Verano Sin Ti, has been particularly successful, becoming the biggest Latin album of all time on Apple Music. As Apple Music's Artist of the Year 2022, Bad Bunny continues to make history in the music industry.
