The independent music scene in India may not be as prominent as its Western counterparts, but recent data from Spotify highlights a major milestone: Indian musicians are now competing at the highest level globally. Arijit Singh, the acclaimed Indian background vocalist and music icon, has achieved the ultimate feat of becoming the most-followed artist on Spotify worldwide.
Singh has surpassed globally renowned artists such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, with his follower count exceeding 117 million. This remarkable achievement is particularly notable given that a significant portion of India’s population still does not use Spotify. Singh’s success is partly attributed to India’s vast population, which provides a substantial fan base.
Despite this unprecedented success, Singh’s net worth lags behind that of other top Spotify artists. In India, many musicians face financial challenges as major labels often retain a substantial share of their earnings, complicating the pursuit of independent careers.
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