Only 23% of Deezer’s Top 100 artists are women which is a decrease of 1% compared to 2020 according to a recent blog post by the streamer. As part of International Women’s Month, Deezer has launched a dedicated channel – Women’s impact channel – containing a 100% Women’s version of Flow and new music quizzes.
Deezer points out that there is an abundance of women artists who become role models for girls (and boys) of all ages, but contrasts this with the current state of gender equality in music? Recent data reveals that only 23% of the artists in Deezer’s Top 100 Charts are women, underlining that it still isn’t fully there when it comes to equal representation.
The genre with the most women in its Top 100 Charts is Pop, with a share of 40%, closely followed by R&B (37%) and Soul (29%). Metal keeps being dominated by men, with only 1% of the Deezer Top 100 artists being women.
Deezer’s “Women’s Impact” channel is available now and will continue to have a permanent spot in the Deezer app throughout the year. In the new channel fans will discover playlists like Wonder Women, Women of Pop and Women of Alternative that celebrate women who empower others.
Deezer’s Flow feature will permanently include the ‘100% Women’ mood option. There will also be women-themed music quizzes like women’s 2000 or 100% Dua Lipa available, a special edition of Deezer’s latest in-app game feature.
For those who are still looking for inspiration and would like to add the most streamed women to their playlists Deezer has compiled the top 10 from 2022.
Deezer’s Global Top 10 Women Artists of 2022
- Billie Eilish
- Adele
- Lady Gaga
- Rihanna
- Sia
- Taylor Swift
- Beyoncé
- Dua Lipa
- Céline Dion
- Doja Cat
