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Music Consumption Soars: Wallen's Album and Lamar's Hit Lead

7/17/2025

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Morgan Wallen's album "I'm the Problem" dominated the U.S. charts in early 2025, racking up an impressive 2.562 million equivalent units. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit "Luther" captivated listeners, becoming the most-streamed song with a staggering 530.4 million streams. Overall, music consumption surged by 3.9%, with streaming making up a remarkable 92% of the total.

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Morgan Wallen's album "I'm the Problem" dominated the U.S. charts in early 2025, racking up an impressive 2.562 million equivalent units. Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit "Luther" captivated listeners, becoming the most-streamed song with a staggering 530.4 million streams. Overall, music consumption surged by 3.9%, with streaming making up a remarkable 92% of the total.