From SoundCloud trailblazer to household name, some of the most-streamed artists of today started right here. See who made the top artists list and get to know the new artists putting a stamp on the next generation.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again was the most streamed artist on SoundCloud again in 2025, leading a list of hip-hop stars who listeners kept on repeat.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Netón Vega, a songwriter for Peso Pluma who effortlesly ranges from corridos tumbados to reggaeton, stepped into the spotlight with his debut album ‘Mi Vida Mi Muerte.’ And a new generation of hip-hop artists, including Atlanta-based rappers PLUTO and BunnaB, took off.
London’s D-Block Europe holds the crown as the most played artist in the UK for another year, leading a top ten that includes American SoundCloud hip-hop heavyweights. But watch EsDeeKid, a SoundCloud day one who became the hottest act in hip-hop in 2025. Country star Zach Bryan is also among the top ten — the genre has grown in popularity in the UK each of the past two years.
Skye Newman’s R&B made her the top played new artist in the UK. After going viral on SoundCloud with euphoric bangers, Fuzion and Beaumont signed major label deals.
