Drake Ranks No. 4 For IFPI’s Best Selling Artists For 2023

Drake has secured the No. 4 spot on the IFPI’s global ranking of the top-selling musical artists of 2023, affirming his lasting impact and steady presence in the global music scene.

Taylor Swift’s clinches the coveted top spot, the fists artist to take the No. 1 for four years.

Throughout the year, Swift mesmerized audiences with her album “Midnights” and the release of re-recordings like “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” and “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” garnering both critical acclaim and commercial success. Additionally, her single “Cruel Summer” experienced a resurgence in popularity, further solidifying her stature as a global music icon.

At No. 2 is South Korean boy band Seventeen and at No. 3 is Stray Kids who had two No. 1 albums in America in 2023.

Rounding out the top 5 is The Weeknd.

See full list of IFPI’s global artist ranking below:

1. Taylor Swift
2. Seventeen
3. Stray Kids
4. Drake
5. The Weeknd
6. Morgan Wallen
7. Tomorrow X Together
8. NewJeans
9. Bad Bunny
10. Lana Del Rey