Bad Bunny is Apple Music’s 2022 Artist of the Year

Global recording artist Bad Bunny was announced today as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year in recognition of the musician’s artistic achievements and impact on global culture in 2022. So many of music’s biggest stars released incredible music in 2022 — one really owned the year. Released last May, Summer without you, the artist’s sixth project in four years, is Apple Music’s most streamed album of 2022 and now the biggest Latin album of all time. And beyond impressive numbers, Bad Bunny has truly ushered in a seismic shift in global pop over the past few years.

“We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of Bad Bunny, whose influence on every corner of culture cannot be ignored in 2022,” said Oliver Schusser, vice president of Apple Music and Beats. “Watching Bad Bunny’s rise from Apple Music Up Next Artist in 2018 to our Artist of the Year this year has been extraordinary. We congratulate him on his record-breaking year and for continuing to bring Latin music to a huge global audience.”

“When I started, I didn’t have a global fan base,” Bad Bunny tells Apple Music in an exclusive film out today that gets up close and personal with the 2022 Artist of the Year. “I’m grateful for everything I’ve accomplished and everything I I have experienced. The Latin music movement has grown so much. I would never take full credit or say, “It’s because of me.” No, it’s each of us. An entire generation. Our energy and presence is always felt.” After receiving the Apple Music Award, he added: “Thank you to Apple Music and to all the people who listen to my music every day. I’m super happy!”