Spotify Wrapped feature is here, and this year, itās bigger and smarter than ever before. Known for delivering personalized recaps of your music habits, the 2024 version introduces a feature you probably werenāt expecting: an AI-powered podcast crafted in collaboration with Googleās NotebookLM.
Along with this, Spotify adds fresh storytelling elements and expands to new formats, ensuring its users have even more reasons to share their Wrapped experience.
How Spotify Wrapped Became Smarter
Spotifyās partnership with Googleās NotebookLM is a major shift. Using Googleās Gemini AI, Wrapped now offers a personalized podcast that narrates your listening trends. Think of it as a fun, AI-hosted talk show where the stars are your favorite songs, artists, and genres.
The AI podcast doesnāt just highlight your top tracks, it interacts with you. The AI hosts comment on your music taste, provide quirky insights, and offer a friendly dose of nostalgia. The best part?
You can save the podcast or share it on social media platforms like TikTok, where Spotify has enhanced integrations this year.
Your Musical Evolution
Another new feature, āYour Music Evolution,ā charts your listening journey through 2024. Did you embrace Taylor Swiftās Eras Tour vibe, dive into Brat Summer anthems, or revisit Oasis classics? This tool highlights up to three distinct phases in your music taste and creates a personalized playlist to match.
More AI Features
Spotify didnāt stop at podcasts. Premium users can now use AI to create playlists based on their Wrapped. Simply enter a prompt like āsongs similar to my top 5 Wrapped artistsā and let Spotify do the magic.
Meanwhile, the popular AI DJ feature, introduced last year, is getting an upgrade. Now, it weaves your Wrapped highlights into its commentary, giving you a dynamic listening experience in English or Spanish.
Audiobooks Join the Wrapped Fun
For the first time, audiobooks are part of Spotify Wrapped. With over 300,000 titles added this year, Spotify now includes an editorial hub for audiobook fans. Authors and publishers can see how users engaged with their work, providing insights similar to what Spotify already provides for podcasters.
Top audiobooks like Sarah J. Maasās A Court of Thorns & Roses and J.R.R. Tolkienās The Fellowship of the Ring made waves in 2024, giving bookworms plenty to celebrate.
Social Media-Ready Moments
Spotify knows how much users love sharing Wrapped, so itās expanding its social media features. TikTok users can now share Wrapped highlights directly to their feed or stories, making it easier than ever to brag about being a top listener or showcase AI-generated audio clips.
Notable Artist and Podcaster Features
This yearās Wrapped includes messages from artists like Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, while podcasters such as Emma Chamberlain and Steven Bartlett share video greetings with their fans. For Swifties, Spotify added Easter eggs with Era-themed animations and a Snapchat AR friendship bracelet.
Global Highlights from 2024
Spotify also revealed its top performers for the year.
Top Artists (Global)
- Taylor Swift ā 26.6 billion streams
- The Weeknd
- Bad Bunny
- Drake
- Billie Eilish
Top Songs (Global)
- āEspressoā ā Sabrina Carpenter
- āBeautiful Thingsā ā Benson Boone
- āBirds of a Featherā ā Billie Eilish
- āGata Onlyā ā FloyyMenor & Cris Mj
- āLose Controlā ā Teddy Swims
Most Viral Songs (Global)
- āDie With A Smileā ā Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga
- āBirds of a Featherā ā Billie Eilish
- āGood Luck, Babe!ā ā Chappell Roan
Top Podcasts (Global)
- The Joe Rogan Experience
- Call Her Daddy
- Huberman Lab
Top Audiobooks (Global)
- A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah J. Maas
- The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Why Spotify Wrapped Keeps Winning
What makes Wrapped so special? Itās personal, playful, and deeply shareable. This year, Spotify upped the ante by combining AI technology with features designed to create emotional connections. Itās like a gift tailored just for you.
