Spotify has announced its first-ever Global Impact List for Canada, recognizing artists whose songs have made waves outside their home country over the last six months. This inaugural list highlights how Canadian music continues to dominate worldwide, with both established superstars and rising names making their mark in unexpected places.
Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, Drake, Chris Grey, Tate McRae, Shubh, 4batz, Future, Metro Boomin, Asees Kaur, Raghav, and Tanishk Bagchi all feature on the list, proving that Canadian music continues to evolve and influence the global landscape.
For 2025, Canada’s Global Impact List showcases both veteran icons and fresh talent reaching new international heights. Chris Grey makes a surprise entry at No. 3 with “LET THE WORLD BURN,” a viral hit that took off as a social media background track before finding an audience in Indonesia, Brazil, and Malaysia. Tate McRae, ranking at No. 4 with “It’s ok I’m ok,” continues to solidify her status as one of Canada’s top global pop stars. The Weeknd and Drake dominate the rankings with three songs each, reaffirming their reign as worldwide chart powerhouses.
Punjabi-Canadian artists Shubh and Raghav also make the cut, redefining Canadian hip-hop’s place on the international stage. Shubh lands at No. 6 with “King Shit,” while Raghav secures No. 9 with “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya.” Their success signals a growing global audience for South Asian artists based in Canada.
Here’s the full top 10:
- Playboi Carti, The Weeknd – Timeless (with Playboi Carti)
- Drake – Push Ups
- Chris Grey – LET THE WORLD BURN
- Tate McRae – It’s ok I’m ok
- The Weeknd – Dancing In The Flames
- Shubh – King Shit
- 4batz, Drake – act ii: date @ 8 (feat. Drake) – remix
- Future, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd – We Still Don’t Trust You
- Asees Kaur, Raghav, Tanishk Bagchi – Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Title Song (From “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”)
- Drake – Family Matters
Chris Grey, reflecting on his placement, shared, “Watching online communities from all over the world unite around my music and evolve into a fanbase that sells out shows has been surreal. Viral media has redefined the music industry, and I’m proud to be at the forefront of that shift. Being recognized by Spotify for this impact is an honour.”
Elizabeth Phipps, Artist and Label Partnerships Lead at Spotify Canada, highlighted the significance of the list, saying “These artists are shining a light on Canada’s status as a global exporting powerhouse in some exciting and surprising ways. Each of them should be proud of the impact they continue to make as global sensations but also for their contribution to redefining what Canadian music means. Music is global and we are proud of our role in helping Canadian artists working with a global mindset to bring their culture to the world.”
With a mix of established names and emerging stars breaking boundaries, Canada’s influence on the global music scene has never been stronger.
