Top 20 most streamed female singer albums on Spotify

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Album 25 (Adele) - 4.9 billion streamed

Adele - Hello

25 is the third studio album by British singer-songwriter Adele, released on 20 November 2015 by XL Recordings. After the global success of her album 21 (2011), Adele considered quitting the music industry with a positive attitude. However, she decided to just put her career on hold and dedicate her time to raising her son. During her hiatus, she went through a period of ideation and had to postpone the recording session for a new album, fearing that she had lost her ability to compose. In 2013, Adele had many breakthroughs and continued to work on the album until 2015.

With the title reflecting the life and thoughts at the age of 25, 25, Adele called it "a record of healing". The album's lyrics talk about Adele's "longing for herself, longing," and "the melancholy of the passing of time", relating to themes of motherhood and regret. Unlike Adele's previous works, 25's production combines electronic elements and unique rhythmic patterns, with elements of 1980s R&B and organ. Similar to 21, Adele continues to work with producers and lyricists Paul Epworth and Ryan Tedder, along with many new collaborators such as Max Martin, Shellback, Greg Kurstin, Danger Mouse, The Smeezingtons, Samuel Dixon and Tobias Jesso Jr.

25 received positive reviews from music critics, most of whom praised Adele's vocals and the production of the album. 25 has achieved outstanding success globally, debuting at number one in more than 25 markets and breaking multiple first-week sales records in many countries, including the UK and US; In the United States, the album sold 3.38 million copies in its first week of release, making it the biggest single-week sales album since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking music sales in 1991. became the world's best-selling album of 2015 with sales reaching 17.4 million copies. As of 2019, the album has sold over 23 million copies, making it one of the best-selling albums globally.

The album was certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) with more than 10 million copies sold in the United States, making Adele the only artist of the 2010s to have two albums certified. this. Many critics believe that the album has made a certain impact on the music industry, encouraging the public to buy physical albums, rather than through digital downloads or online music. 25 brought Adele several awards, including British Album of the Year at the BRIT Awards and Album of the Year at the 59th Grammy Awards.

Album info:

Artist: Adele
Released: November 20, 2015
Recording: 2013–15
Genre: Pop, Soul, R&B
Duration: 48:25
Label: XL, Columbia

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Album 21 (Adele) - 4.7 billion streamed

Adele - Rolling in the Deep (Official Music Video)

21 is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Adele, released on 24 January 2011 in Europe by XL Recordings and 22 February 2011 in North America by Columbia Records. . The album title is named after Adele's age when she produced the album. In addition to bringing the folk and soul influences of Motown, which appeared on her debut album 19, 21, she also drew inspiration from American country music and southern blues that she was exposed to during her An Evening with Adele tour in the North. America in the period 2008-09.

Adele began composing 21 in April 2009 while still in a relationship with her boyfriend, who became the inspiration for the song. Unsatisfied with having to play the tragic role again as her debut song, she planned to compose faster tempo songs. However, the recording process soon stopped due to lack of ideas. She continued to produce albums soon after her relationship broke down, while also incorporating grief and sadness into the songs. Adele has collaborated with many songwriters and producers, including Columbia Records co-president Rick Rubin, Paul Epworth, Ryan Tedder, Jim Abbiss and Dan Wilson.

Thanks to the praise of Adele's simple production, distinctive aesthetics, and vocals from the industry, 21 defied the modest commercial predictions of XL Recordings to become a hugely successful album. of 2011. The album topped the charts in more than 30 countries and became the best-selling album of the year in both 2011 and 2012. In the United Kingdom, it is the best-selling album of the 21st century in the UK and the best-selling album of the year. fourth of all time; while 23 weeks at the top of the UK Albums Chart is also the record for the longest time at number one by a female solo artist. In the United States, the album stayed at number one for 24 consecutive weeks, longer than any album since 1985 and the longest by a female solo artist in Billboard 200 history. In addition, 21 also holds the record. Album by a female artist with the most weeks on the Billboard 200. The song won a diamond certificate from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was ranked as "The Greatest Album of All Time on Billboard" 200", and holds more certifications than any other album with more than 400 certifications around the world.

Five singles were released to promote the album, with "Rolling in the Deep", "Someone Like You" and "Set Fire to the Rain" becoming international number-one singles, while "Rumour Has" It" is in the top 20 in many European and North American countries. 21 was the best-selling record of 2011 and 2012, helping to revive the declining sales of the US and UK music industry. With sales of more than 44 million copies worldwide, 21 is one of the best-selling albums of all time. Critics hailed the album as a departure from the current state of musical melodrama and explicit sexual themes, and attributed the album's success to its autobiographical but universal songs. Besides being shortlisted for the 2011 Mercury Prize, 21 won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year 2012 and the Brit Award for British Album of the Year.

Album info:

Artist: Adele
Released: January 19, 2011
Recorded: May 2009 –October 2010
Genre: Pop, R&B, soul
Duration: 48:12
Label: XL
Producers: Jim Abbiss, Adele Adkins, Paul Epworth, Rick Rubin, Fraser T Smith, Ryan Tedder, Dan Wilson

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Album Lover (Taylor Swift) - 4.6 billion streamed

Taylor Swift - Lover

Lover is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released on August 23, 2019 by Republic Records. As executive producer, Swift collaborated with producers such as Jack Antonoff, Joel Little, Louis Bell, Frank Dukes and Soundwave to create the album. Described by Swift as a "love letter to love itself", Lover celebrates the ups and downs of love and contains a brighter, more exhilarating shade than the somber tone of the previous album, Reputation (2017). Musically, it is a pop, pop rock, electropop and synth-pop record with influences from country music, dream pop, pop punk, funk and R&B.

Lover contains Panic's Dixie Chicks and Brendon Urie collaborations! at the Disco. Three singles were released from the album, including "Me!", "You Need to Calm Down" and the album's title track, of which the first two were global top 5 hits. The album received generally positive reviews from critics, praising Swift's songwriting ability to convey emotional maturity and honesty. However, there are some critics who consider it too long and contradictory in some places.

Album info:

Artist: Taylor Swift
Release date: August 23, 2019
Awards: American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album, MORE CODE
Label: Republic
Genre: Pop; pop rock; electropop; synth-pop
Recorded: From November 2018 - February 24, 2019

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Album So Good (Zara Larsson) - 4.5 billion streamed

Zara Larsson - So Good (Official Video)

So Good is the second studio album and first international album by Swedish singer Zara Larsson, released on 17 March 2017 through TEN Music Group and Epic Records. Scheduled for release in May 2016 and again, in January 2017, the album was delayed to change and update some songs.

Album info:

Artist: Zara Larsson
Released: March 17, 2017
Recorded: May, July 2015 - March 2016, January 2017
Genre: Pop, tropical house, R&B
Length: 50:31

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Album A Star Is Born ST (Lady Gaga) - 4.4 billion streamed

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper - Shallow (from A Star Is Born) (Official Music Video)

A Star Is Born is a soundtrack album to the movie of the same name (2018), performed by its two main actors, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The album was released on October 5, 2018 by Interscope Records. Gaga and Cooper collaborated on the album with a number of country composers, including Lukas Nelson. He also featured in the film as a member of Cooper's band. To create songs that lean towards the pop genre, Gaga collaborates with her longtime collaborator DJ White Shadows. The album also includes contributions from other composers such as Jason Isbell, Mark Ronson, Diane Warren and Andrew Wyatt. Commercially, the album topped the charts in Canada, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Movie information:

Artist: Lady Gaga
Released: October 5, 2018
Recording: 2017-2018
Genre: Pop, Rock, Country
Duration: 70:01
Label: Interscope