Brazil's music industry is in the midst of a historic transformation-and Spotify continues to help illuminate the path. Our most recent Loud & Clear report, which offers a transparent and data-rich snapshot of the streaming economy's powerful role in fueling the music industry's record-breaking growth, shows that Spotify paid out over $10 billion to the music industry-more than any single company ever has in one year-while contributing to a global subscriber base that now exceeds 500 million.
But how does that translate to Brazil, where Spotify has been streaming since 2014?
In 2024 alone, Brazilian artists generated over BRL 1.6 billion in royalties from Spotify-an incredible 31% jump from the previous year, and more than double their 2021 earnings. This growth outpaces the entire Brazilian music market, the ninth largest in the world, showing how Spotify is fueling real momentum for local creators. Even more impressive: Over 60% of the royalties generated in Brazil stayed local, and Brazilian rights-holders also made up 84% of the country's Daily Top 50 tracks.
Royalties generated on Spotify for Brazilian artists are rising faster than Brazil's music market as a whole. Our Loud & Clear report lays those gains out in black and white, while Spotify for Artists lets every creator see their own performance in real time. Together, that transparency gives musicians the confidence to turn momentum into the next single, a bigger tour, or an ambitious new project, says Carolina Alzuguir, Head of Music at Spotify Brazil.
Impact that reaches far beyond hits and charts The success of Brazilian music and artists comes, in part, from strong, consistent engagement with fans-proving that long-term growth beats fleeting virality. Spotify's freemium model, with its ad-supported and Premium tiers, has helped convert casual listeners into lifelong fans in a country where piracy once dominated.
The results speak for themselves: More than 25 million hours of Brazilian music are streamed within the country and across the globe every day, and over 815 million user playlists feature Brazilian artists. Music in Portuguese is booming too, with royalties from these tracks growing 20% year over year, and more than doubling since 2021.
Partners in progress Tools like Spotify for Artists and Loud & Clear equip creators with the insights they need to succeed. Brazilian music is now more global, diverse, and influential than ever. For example, female Brazilian artists-like MC STER, Anitta, and Bibi Babydoll-are making historic gains, with their international streams rising 51% in 2024 alone. Meanwhile, nearly 11.8 billion first-time discoveries of Brazilian artists took place this year, a year-over-year increase of 19%, connecting these artists with fans around the world-from Mexico and the U.S. to Germany and Spain.
By closing historical gaps and amplifying underrepresented voices, Spotify is building a more inclusive and equitable global music economy-where any artist, anywhere, can thrive on their own terms.
Before the paycheck, there's discovery. Last year, Brazilian songs sparked billions of first-time listens and showed up in hundreds of millions of playlists on Spotify. Artists watch that rise live in Spotify for Artists, greet new listeners right away, and turn first plays into loyal fans. That feedback loop transforms curiosity into community, and community is what powers a career, said Carolina.
Want to dive deeper into how Spotify is reshaping Brazil's music industry? Explore more stories, stats, and artist milestones on our Brasil 10Anos feature, which celebrates our tenth anniversary in the country.
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Brazil's music industry is in the midst of a historic transformation-and Spotify continues to help illuminate the path. Our most recent Loud & Clear report, which offers a transparent and data-rich snapshot of the streaming economy's powerful role in fueling the music industry's record-breaking growth, shows that Spotify paid out over $10 billion to the music industry-more than any single company ever has in one year-while contributing to a global subscriber base that now exceeds 500 million. 
