Consider the case of Canadian rapper Drake, who earned the true title for top-selling album of 2016. It was for his latest release “Views,” which includes the singles “Hotline Bling” and “One Dance.” The album — in various forms — has sold just shy of 4 million units going into year’s end.

Who sold the most album in 2016?

Consider the case of Canadian rapper Drake, who earned the true title for top-selling album of 2016. It was for his latest release “Views,” which includes the singles “Hotline Bling” and “One Dance.” The album — in various forms — has sold just shy of 4 million units going into year’s end.

What was the biggest hit of 2016?

“Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber came in at number one, spending a total of two nonconsecutive weeks at the top position of the Billboard Hot 100 during 2016. “Sorry”, which also topped the weekly chart, is ranked at number two on the year-end list.

Who sold the most albums in 2015?

Adele

TOP 10 ALBUMS OF 2015 IN U.S., BY TOTAL EQUIVALENT ALBUM UNITS
Rank Artist, Title Total Units
1 Adele, 25 8,008,000
2 Taylor Swift, 1989 3,105,000
3 Justin Bieber, Purpose 2,225,000

Which artist had the top selling record of 2015?

Adele, who broke records with her song Hello and latest album 25, was officially the biggest-selling artist of 2015.

What were the biggest selling albums of 2016?

With combined chart sales just shy of 512,000, the album is the biggest selling album released in 2016, an surprise success story amongst the busy Q4 release schedule that included releases from Emeli Sande, Robbie Williams and Lady Gaga. Finishing fourth place is Justin Bieber’s album Purpose, racking up chart sales of 478,500.

How many albums has 25 sold so far?

Discounting streams that 25 has amassed since it was added to Spotify and Apple Music in June, the album has passed the 3 million sales mark, becoming one of only 26 albums in history to do so. The album has also never left the Official Albums Chart Top 40 since its release in November 2015.

What is the most streamed album of 2016 so far?

Finishing fourth place is Justin Bieber’s album Purpose, racking up chart sales of 478,500. Sitting in the Top 10 for 33 weeks in total (27 of which were in 2016), the album is the most streamed YTD with 313,500 streaming equivalent sales.

What was the biggest song of 2015?

Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ huge Number 1 dominated 2015’s all-time chart. It dominated the dancefloor throughout the year, so it was only natural Mark Ronson’s Uptown Funk is the biggest song of 2015.