Sabrina Carpenter Overtakes Post Malone to Become the 4th Biggest Artist on Spotify

Sabrina Carpenter has climbed to the 4th position on Spotify, boasting just over 87 million monthly listeners, surpassing Post Malone. Her ascent is propelled by the massive success of her singles "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," and the imminent release of her album "Short n' Sweet" on August 23. Currently, The Weeknd holds the top spot with 105.24 million listeners, followed by Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, each with 97.4 million.

One of the driving forces behind Carpenter's rise has been the success of her single "Please Please Please." The song has notably reached the number two spot on the artist and song radios of Spotify's top 50 artists, appearing on unexpected playlists like "Fart Radio," 21 Savage, Eminem, ABBA, Bee Gees, Frank Sinatra, and Queen. This widespread presence has generated both enthusiasm and controversy among listeners. Users have expressed frustration with the song's frequent appearances in their playlists and its tendency to play automatically after other tracks. This has led to speculation about Spotify's promotional tactics, with some listeners accusing the platform of payola. Spotify’s Discovery Mode, which allows artists to opt into promotional algorithms, has likely played a significant role in Carpenter’s visibility.

On June 28th, Carpenter surpassed Ariana Grande to become the 7th biggest artist on Spotify with 81.1 million monthly listeners. Shortly after, she overtook Rihanna on July 4th to secure the 5th position, further solidifying her place among the top artists and marking her entry into the top 5 for the first time in her career. Rihanna had 85.2 million monthly listeners at the time.

Adding to her streaming success, Carpenter’s "Short n' Sweet" tour has completely sold out before the album's release, driven just by the success of her two singles.