Apple Music’s annual Replay feature, ‘Replay 25’, has returned for 2025, offering users a detailed look at their year in music. The platform allows fans to revisit new artists they discovered, celebrate the musicians they remained loyal to, and track those who made a triumphant comeback. Listeners can explore statistics such as total minutes spent streaming, total artists enjoyed, longest artist streaks, favourite genres, and much more, providing a comprehensive snapshot of their musical year.
One of the most notable breakthroughs of 2025 comes from the K-pop scene. The girl group Huntrix, featuring EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, stormed global charts with their hit single “Golden”. The track soared to No. 15 on Apple Music’s Top Global Songs chart and achieved impressive placements on both the Top Lyrics and Top Sing charts, peaking at No. 4 in each category. Remarkably, “Golden” dominated Apple Music’s daily Top 100 chart for a staggering 70 consecutive days, cementing Huntrix as one of the year’s standout acts.
Other rising stars making waves include Gracie Abrams and Alex Warren, both of whom made their first appearances on Apple Music’s global charts. Meanwhile, Tyler, The Creator, named Apple Music’s Artist of the Year for 2025, also enjoyed his first top-charting moments of the year, reinforcing his reputation as a genre-defying powerhouse.
Drake, ever the chart stalwart, demonstrated his enduring dominance by appearing eight times on the Top 100 Global Songs chart, through a combination of solo singles and featured collaborations. His prolific presence underscores the continued global appeal of the Canadian superstar.
Below is a snapshot of the top artists’ performances on Apple Music this year:
| Artist / Group | Number of Top Spots | Highest Charting Song / Position |
|---|---|---|
| Huntrix | 1 | Golden (No. 15) |
| Gracie Abrams | 1 | – |
| Tyler, The Creator | 1 | – |
| Drake | 8 | – |
With ‘Replay 25’, Apple Music continues to provide fans with a personalised and immersive reflection of the year in music, highlighting both new discoveries and the enduring favourites that defined 2025.