Ed Sheeran may be a household name with instantly recognizable radio hits, but new fans are still looking up his music left, right, and centre.
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According to Billboard, English singer-songwriter topped nearly every single Shazam mid-year chart for 2018, he was the most Shazamed artist and his song “Perfect” was the number one most-searched song.
Colombian reggaeton singer J. Balvin also had an impressive year. Other sought-after musicians of 2018 include Imagine Dragons and Dua Lipa.
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Shazam is an app that identifies music, movies, advertising and television shows, by listening to a short sample of audio through a microphone. Take a look at all of Shazam’s charts below.
The Most Shazamed 2018 Tracks:
- Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
- Nicky Jam & J. Balvin – “X”
- Jax Jones Feat. Ina Wroldsen – “Breathe”
- Alice Merton – “No Roots”
- Marshmello & Anne-Marie – “Friends”
- Rudimental Feat. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan Caplen – “These Days”
- Tom Walker – “Leave A Light On”
- Camila Cabello – “Never Be The Same”
- Portugal, The Man – “Feel It Still”
- G-Eazy & Halsey – “Him & I”
- Imagine Dragons – “Whatever It Takes”
- Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato – “Échame La Culpa”
- Post Malone Feat. 21 Savage – “rockstar”
- Camila Cabello Feat. Young Thug – “Havana”
- Drake – “God’s Plan”
Top Five Shazamed Artists in 2018:
- Ed Sheeran
- J. Balvin
- Drake
- Dua Lipa
- Kendrick Lamar
Longest Consecutive Run at #1 in the Shazam Charts in 2018: Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
Most Shazamed Female Artist in 2018: Dua Lipa
Most Shazamed Male Artist in 2018: Ed Sheeran
Most Shazamed Band in 2018: Imagine Dragons
Most Shazamed Duo in 2018: Nicky Jam & J. Balvin
Most Shazamed Track by Genre in 2018:
- Pop – Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
- Hip-Hop – Post Malone Feat. 21 Savage – “Rockstar”
- Dance – Jax Jones Feat. Ina Wroldsen – “Breathe”
- Latin – Nicky Jam & J. Balvin – “X”
- R&B/Soul – The Weeknd – “Call Out My Name”
- Country – Jason Aldean – “You Make It Easy
- K-Pop – BTS – “Fake Love”
