Spotify Launches Spotify CLASSICS, Celebrating Influential Albums from Streaming Era

February 16, 2024

Spotify has unveiled its inaugural catalog program, Spotify CLASSICS, a tribute to selected catalog music chosen by Spotify’s editorial team. The first iteration spotlights revered albums from the streaming era, spanning 2015 to the present day in North America.

The launch of Spotify CLASSICS initiates with the revelation of the 30 most influential Hip Hop and R&B albums from the past nine years. The on-platform experience introduces a new destination hub showcasing selected albums, including iconic projects like Lemonade (2016), To Pimp A Butterfly (2015), Over It (2019), and 4:44 (2017).

Spotify CLASSICS albums are meticulously handpicked for their cultural significance in North America. These selections are 100% qualitative, emphasizing replay value over chart performance. The streaming service chose 2015 as the starting point of the streaming era, as it marked the pivotal moment when music streaming surpassed digital downloads, reshaping the music landscape in terms of album rollouts and chart success.

The full list is available below:

Malibu (2016) – Anderson .PaakLemonade (2016) – BeyoncéRENAISSANCE (2022) – BeyoncéTRAPSOUL (2015) – Bryson TillerMother (2021) – Cleo SolFreudian (2017) – Daniel CaesarBandana (2019) – Freddie Gibbs & MadlibDS2 (2015) – FutureH.E.R (2017) – H.E.REgo Death (2015) – The Internet4:44 (2017) – JAY-ZHeaux Tales (2021) – Jazmine SullivanTo Pimp A Butterfly (2015) – Kendrick LamarDAMN. (2017) – Kendrick LamarLil Uzi Vert vs. The World (2016) – Lil Uzi VertCulture (2017) – MigosVictory Lap (2018) – Nipsey HussleBlonde (2016) – Frank OceanDie Lit (2018) – Playboi CartiAnti (2016) – RihannaPlease Excuse Me for Being Antisocial (2019) – Roddy RicchCARE FOR ME (2018) – SabaA Seat at the Table (2016) – SolangeOver It (2019) – Summer WalkerCtrI (2017) – SZAASTROWORLD (2018) – Travis ScottFlower Boy (2017) – Tyler, The CreatorIGOR (2019) – Tyler, The Creator.CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST (2021)- Tyler, The Creator17 (2017) – XXXTENTACION

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