The Weeknd, Beck, Kendrick Lamar amongst Beats 1’s most played songs in week one

A couple of weeks since launch, the first stats have been compiled to show exactly what Apple Music’s Beats 1 is playing, and how regularly.

Everything started from 30th June, when Zane Lowe played unsung indie heroes Spring King. Following that, the likes of Wolf Alice and Royal Blood have featured heavily. Data compiled by Billboard and lifted from the @Beats1Plays Twitter shows that Pharrell Williams, The Weeknd and Disclosure are among the most-played artists.

Spring King are high up at #13, plus there’s room for newcomers Nao and Glass Animals.

Figures have been calculated from Beats 1’s speciality shows. Check out the full top fifty below.

Most played songs, Beats 1 - week one:

1. Pharrell Williams, “Freedom” (29 plays)
2. The Weeknd, “Can’t Feel My Face” (27)
3. Royal Blood, “Little Monster” (23)
4. D.R.A.M., “Cha Cha” (21)
4. Disclosure, “Holding On” (feat. Gregory Porter) (21)
4. Selena Gomez, “Good For You” (feat. A$AP Rocky) (21)
7. Alabama Shakes, “Don’t Wanna Fight” (19)
7. Beck, “Dreams” (19)
7. James Bay, “Let It Go” (19)
10. David Zowie, “House Every Weekend” (18)
10. Fetty Wap, “Trap Queen18)
10. Kendrick Lamar, “Alright” (18)
13. Leon Bridges, “Better Man” (17)
13. Skrillex & Diplo, “Where Are Ü Now” (with Justin Bieber) (17)
13. Spring King, “City” (17)
13. Taylor Swift, “Bad Blood” (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (17)
13. Vic Mensa, “U Mad” (feat. Kanye West) (17)
18. Alessia Cara, “Here” (16)
18. Bonkaz, “We Run The Block” (16)
18. Courtney Barnett, “Pedestrian at Best” (16)
18. Jack Garratt, “Weathered” (16)
18. Julio Bashmore, “Holding On” (feat. Sam Dew) (16)
18. Skepta, “Shutdown” (16)
24. Bryson Tiller, “Don’t” (15)
24. Drake, “Know Yourself” (15)
24. Florence + The Machine, “Ship To Wreck” (15)
27. A$AP Rocky, “Everyday” (feat. Rod Stewart, Miguel & Mark Ronson) (14)
27. Major Lazer, “Powerful” (feat. Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley) (14)
27. Mumford & Sons, “The Wolf” (14)
27. Wolf Alice, “Bros” (14)
31. Boogie, “Oh My” (13)
31. Bully, “Trying” (13)
31. Fono, “Real Joy” (13)
31. Statik Selektah, “Beautiful Life” (feat Action Bronson & Joey Bada$$) (13)
35. MS MR, “Painted” (12)
35. Rachel Platten, “Fight Song” (12)
35. Seinabo Sey, “Hard Time” (12)
35. Silento, “Watch Me” (Whip / Nae Nae) (12)
39. Grace, “You Don’t Own Me” (feat. G-Eazy) (11)
39. Lianne La Havas, “What You Don’t Do” (11)
39. Major Lazer, “Lean On” (feat. MØ & DJ Snake) (11)
39. Omi, “Cheerleader” (Felix Jaehn Remix Radio Edit) (11)
39. Shamir, “On the Regular” (Radio Version) (11)
44. Disclosure, “Bang That” (10)
44. Nao, “Zillionaire” (10)
44. Rich Homie Quan, “Flex” (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) (10)
44. Stromae, “Papaoutai” (10)
48. Foals, “What Went Down” (9)
48. Gallant, “Weight In Gold” (9)
48. Gavin James , “Bitter Pill” (9)
48. Glass Animals, “Black Mambo” (9)
48. Muse, “Reapers” (9)
48. Tinie Tempah, “Not Letting Go” (feat. Jess Glynne) (9)
48. Years & Years , “Desire” (9)