Let’s simply first say, we aren’t shocked by this one however some could be. Take the blinders off and y’all shall be alright. In any case, as Apple Music celebrates a decade within the streaming sport, one title sits comfortably on the high of its 10-year retrospective chart. Drake has formally claimed the title for probably the most songs on Apple Music’s 500 most-streamed tracks listing, additional solidifying his legacy because the platform’s most dominant pressure.

That half.

“With 27 songs, @Drake has extra tracks on our AM 10 Years: Prime Songs Chart than every other artist,” Apple Music introduced on X. Among the many songs already unveiled are 2020’s “Toosie Slide” and the fan favourite “Teenage Fever” from 2017. Whereas the platform has but to substantiate which music holds the highest spot, they requested followers to weigh in on what they imagine is Drizzy’s most-played anthem.

27 data. Sheesh.

In case you missed it, the announcement arrives simply after Drake broke one other main file. The 38-year-old now holds probably the most RIAA Diamond-certified singles in historical past. His platinum energy tracks embrace “God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” “Hotline Bling,” “Greatest I Ever Had,” and “Maintain On, We’re Going House.” Options like “SICKO MODE,” “Life Is Good,” “Work,” and “No Steering” additionally contribute to his staggering numbers.

Drake’s many years lengthy dominance on Apple Music is much from unintentional.

Like, that is about longevity, consistency and delivering hit after hit. To not point out deep cuts that simply create a lifetime of their very own amongst followers.

For the reason that Apple Music’s earliest days, the Toronto rapper has performed a key position in shaping its cultural relevance. “Drake nearly single-handedly helped us turn into culturally related from the day we launched,” stated Robert Kondrk, Apple’s Vice President of Companies Product, Design, and Advertising, in a 2017 interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

So mainly, Drake was an enormous purpose Apple Music began out the gate sturdy and maintained its relevancy.

His early partnership with the tech large reportedly got here with a $19 million deal that included unique content material, radio exhibits, and early album drops. By means of OVO Sound Radio, Drake previewed main initiatives like What a Time to Be Alive, Views, and Extra Life earlier than they have been obtainable for full streaming. He even had a interval the place his new music appeared solely on Apple earlier than hitting different platforms.

Drake as soon as hinted on the worth he delivered to Apple Music on the monitor “Household Feud” with Lil Wayne, spitting, “Any individual get Larry Jackson on the telephone/ I would like some possession if we pressin go/ Trigger enterprise is boomin on behalf of me/ I would like a chew outta the Apple like Adam and Eve.”

With 27 tracks within the all-time Apple Music rankings and extra accolades nonetheless coming, it’s clear Drizzy’s chew was larger than most and sure larger than your favourite rapper’s favourite rapper. However we aren’t saying any names.