Streaming from audio platforms like Apple Music and Spotify surpassed those from video services like YouTube and Vevo for the first time ever through the first half of this year, with Drake taking the top spot in both song and album of the year to date.
The Canadian hip-hop and R&B singer’s “One Dance” is 2016’s most streamed song so far, while his “Views” brought in 2.5 million album units, according to streaming measurement company BuzzAngle Music’s mid-year report. Beyoncé’s famed “Lemonade” album came in second, streaming 1.67 million units.
Joining Queen Bey among the top 10 most consumed hip-hop albums were Rihanna and Kevin Gates.
The report shows that even though sales of music CDs and downloads declined, U.S. consumption of music rose by 6.5 percent through the first six months of 2016, with overall music streams increasing a whopping 108 percent.
To date, there have been 209.4 billion total media streams, more than half of which were audio, marking the first time audio streams exceeded those of video.
Physical album copies decreased by 9 percent over 2015, explaining the modest overall increase in music consumption despite monster gains in digital. Adele’s most recent album, “25,” moved 1.25 million units, 65 percent of which was CD sales.
Adele’s “25,” “Lemonade” and “Views” are the only albums to surpass 1 million album sales this year.
James Corden's 11 Most Traffic-Stopping Carpool Karaoke Hits, From Adele to Bieber (Videos)
Adele
Corden's rainy London drive with the Grammy-winning singer is Carpool Karaoke's YouTube queen with nearly 90 million views. When not being floored by Corden's harmonizing, Adele offered her take on Nicki Minaj's "Monster"
One Direction
With Zayn Malik no longer a member, 1D could comfortably fit in Corden's five-seater. In between hits, Corden asked the group's remaining members why they don't do dance routines like their boy band ancestors, and offered to be their choreographer.
Sia
After whipping out a matching wig, Corden put the singer-songwriter's freaky double-jointed hands to the test by filling them with a dozen eggs.
Jennifer Hudson
One of the earliest Carpools featured singer-actress Hudson, who sang Corden's order to an Astro Burger drive thru attendant.
Stevie Wonder
Corden made his wife's week --maybe her life -- when he had the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer call and sing her a song.
Chris Martin
The Coldplay front man hitched a ride with Corden on the way to his band's Super Bowl halftime show. During the ride, Martin whipped out a portable keyboard for an impromptu performance of "Us Against the World."
Elton John
Feather boas, colored glasses and lion manes were the order of the day when Sir Elton climbed in the car to sing "Crocodile Rock" and "Circle of Life" with Corden.
Rod Stewart
The Brit singer-songwriter chatted with Corden about trashing hotel rooms and the rock star life before playing "Everyday" to ritually summon A$AP Rocky into the backseat.
Carrie Underwood
The singer gave Corden some pointers on building a country image. And of course, there was a "Jesus Take The Wheel" joke thrown in during the drive.
Justin Bieber
By far the most famous of the carpools is Corden's drive with the Biebs. Say what you will about the Canadian pop star, but he was game for whatever Corden wanted to do or ask, including a talk about making out to his own music. In fact, this video was such a big hit...
Justin Bieber Redux
...that Corden brought Biebs back for two more drives, including this one back from the Grammys while the two were dressed in their finest whites.
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‘The Late Late Show’ host’s carpools with pop stars have earned him viral stardom and a primetime special tonight on CBS.
Adele
Corden's rainy London drive with the Grammy-winning singer is Carpool Karaoke's YouTube queen with nearly 90 million views. When not being floored by Corden's harmonizing, Adele offered her take on Nicki Minaj's "Monster"
