Drake claims 80% of Spotify’s Global Impact List for H1 2026

Drake has secured 80% of Spotify’s Global Impact List for the first half of 2026, accounting for 40 of the 50 most-played songs by Canadian artists outside of Canada. His dominance follows the release of his triple-album project, ‘Iceman’, which includes ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti’. His top-performing tracks include ‘Janice SFTU’, ‘National Treasures’, ‘Shabang’, ‘Whisper My Name’, and ‘Ran To Atlanta’.

Other notable Canadian artists on the list include Cameron Whitcomb, who reached No. 13 with ‘Kingdom of Fear’, and Punjabi-Canadian artist Shubh, who holds positions at No. 23 and No. 35. Vancouver-based artist bbno$ also appears at No. 41 with ‘diamonds are forever’. The list highlights a diverse range of genres from Canadian creators, including country, indie rock, Punjabi, hip-hop, and electronic music.