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Hip-hop artist Hev Abi dominates Spotify Wrapped PH 2024

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A night after netizens were surprised with screenshots and controversies, streaming platform Spotify took over the online world Wednesday night as it finally rolled out its Spotify Wrapped campaign globally, sparking excitement among fans who were eagerly waiting for the songs, creators, and listeners that defined the year.

With everyone flexing their go-to songs and artists making it to their lists of top fives, you could somehow observe one common denominator on their playlists: Hev Abi.

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Local hip-hop artist Hev Abi was, in fact, this year’s Spotify Wrapped Philippines’ Top Local Artist, proving that Pinoy hip-hop is here to stay.

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Spotify Philippines shared that the “Alam Mo Ba Girl” singer continued to solidify his status as a driving force in Pinoy hip-hop’s meteoric rise, underscoring the growing influence of homegrown genres in shaping the country’s dynamic music scene.

The list of top local artists in the Philippines for 2024

“In the Philippines, passionate fan bases are pushing emerging Pinoy artists and homegrown genres to greater heights. RADAR artist Hev Abi leads the charge as this year’s Spotify Wrapped Philippines’ Top Local Artist,” it said in a press release.

Talking about the recognition, Hev Abi shared his gratitude and grounded approach to success.

“It’s not surprising for me—after all, I guess every artist wants to be a leading figure in some way. But I’d like to think that it’s not surprising to just be steady, to always be grateful. For my part, I just make the music that I want to listen to. The recognition from people, from Spotify, is just a bonus,” the singer said.

“I’m thankful that many people can enjoy and relate to my music, and that’s probably the reason why it’s said that I represent the new sound of Pinoy hip-hop,” he continued.

The list of top songs in the Philippines for 2024

With Hev Abi topping the list, P-pop girl group BINI secured the second spot. Rounding out the top five are OPM acoustic singers Arthur Nery and TJ Monterde, and folk-pop band Ben&Ben, as third, fourth, and fifth top local artists respectively.

Known for his catchy beats and raw storytelling, Hev Abi’s music also resonated deeply with Filipino listeners, a fact evident in his chart-topping collaborations and solo hits. His track “Babaero,” a collaboration with gins&melodies, claimed the top spot on Spotify Wrapped Philippines’ Top Songs list, with his solo hit “Walang Alam” landing at the fourth spot.

Joining him on the Top Songs list are Maki’s hit track “Dilaw” (#2), Dionela’s “sining” featuring Jay R (#3), and BINI’s viral single “Pantropiko” (#5).

“2024 has been an incredible year. We’re thrilled to celebrate the vibrant and diverse music landscape through Wrapped, a reflection of how fans connect and champion their favorite artists on Spotify,” said Gustav Back, Managing Director Southeast Asia, Spotify.

“Pinoy music continues to break into new spaces like never before and we’re excited to continue working closely with local creators to bring their crafts to more audiences,” he added.

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