As we merge into the second half of 2024, Spotify has just announced the most streamed Khaleeji artists and tracks over the last 6 months in Saudi Arabia. The Khaleeji genre of music has cemented its place in the ears of Saudi listeners, resonating deeply with its poetic and relatable lyrics. Often compared to sung poetry, Khaleeji music has long been a staple of Saudi adolescence, as the lyrics continuously convey sorrow, joy, and romance.
Here are the most streamed artists with their accompanying most streamed tracks, reaching tens of hundreds of millions of streams across the region.
1. Abdul Majeed Abdullah – current top track: Yabn Elawadem.
2. Ayed – current top track: Alam Aloshag
3. Rashed Al-Majed – current top track: Wahashteeni
4. Majid Almohandis – current top track: Janant Galbi
5. Rabeh Saqer – current top track: Qeiam
In the past six months, Khaleeji has emerged as the most streamed local genre in Saudi Arabia. Spotify data indicates a growing trend among younger audiences, with listeners aged 18-24 accounting for 44% of the genre’s streams.
“Khaleeji music is timeless, deeply rooted in Saudi culture, and woven into our childhood memories and the many moments that define the Saudi experience,” said Rhea Chedid, Editorial Lead for MENA and South Asia at Spotify.