Apple Music Replay 2024 Is Here: How to Access Your Playlist and What's New This Year
The wait is over for Apple Music users eager to revisit their 2024 listening habits. Apple Music Replay, the popular year-in-review feature, is now available. Much like Spotify Wrapped, Replay offers a personalized, data-driven summary of your top artists, songs, albums, and genres from the past year.
Here's everything you need to know about Apple Music Replay 2024, including how to access it and the exciting new features introduced this year.
How to Access Apple Music Replay 2024
Accessing your Apple Music Replay has never been easier:
- For iPhone Users: Ensure your device is running iOS 18.1 or later. Open the Music app and find Replay under the Home, New, or Search tabs.
- For Others: Visit replay.music.apple.com on your mobile or desktop browser.
Once there, you’ll see an engaging slideshow summarizing your year in music. Simply hit play and enjoy the retrospective.
What’s New in Apple Music Replay 2024?
Apple Music Replay 2024 introduces exciting features for both listeners and artists:
1. Replay for Artists
Musicians now have access to their own Replay insights, which reveal details like:
- The song most discovered via Shazam.
- The cities where their music resonates most with fans.
This feature empowers artists to understand their audiences better and refine their strategies for future releases.
2. Expanded “Top Listeners” Rankings
Previously, users could see if they ranked among the top 100 listeners for a specific artist. This year, Apple expanded the feature to include Top 500 and Top 1000 rankings for both artists and genres.
3. Streaks
A brand-new addition, Streaks reveals:
- The longest consecutive days you played Apple Music.
- Your most consistent artist streaks, showing months where an artist was your #1.
4. Date of First Play
Curious when you discovered your favorite 2024 hits? Replay now displays the exact date you first played a song, album, or artist, letting you relive those defining moments.
Apple Music’s Collective Trends for 2024
This year marked new achievements in diversity and discovery on Apple Music:
- More women artists reached the global year-end chart than ever before.
- Rising stars such as Benson Boone and Shaboozey joined household names like Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar on the most-streamed list.
Apple Music’s 2024 Highlights
Top 5 Songs (Global)
- "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar
- "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
- "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
- "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey
- "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift
Top 5 Most-Read Lyrics
- "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born" by Creepy Nuts
- "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar
- "Espresso" by Sabrina Carpenter
- "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish
- "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
Top 5 Most Shazam-ed Songs (Global)
- "Beautiful Things" by Benson Boone
- "Lose Control" by Teddy Swims
- "Gotta Only" by FloyyMenor and Cris Mj
- "The Sound of Silence (CYRIL Remix)" by Disturbed
- "i like the way you kiss me" by Artemis
Billie Eilish: Apple Music’s Artist of the Year
For the second time, Billie Eilish has been crowned Apple Music’s Artist of the Year. As a voice of her generation, Eilish's continued influence and artistry resonate deeply with fans worldwide.
Replay and Rediscover
Apple Music Replay isn’t just about 2024—it’s about nostalgia, too. Users can revisit past years’ Replay playlists, allowing them to rediscover old favorites and see how their music tastes have evolved.
Final Thoughts
Apple Music Replay 2024 isn’t just a trip down memory lane—it’s a celebration of the music that shaped your year. With its enhanced features and deeper insights, Replay continues to set the standard for personalized music retrospectives.
Ready to dive into your year in music? Access your Replay playlist today and relive the soundtrack of your 2024.