Taylor Swift topped the world record sales rankings in 2019. According to the report published by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), the interpreter of Shake It Off has dominated the market with the release. by Lover , his seventh studio album released last August. A feat that she had already achieved in 2014 with 1989 .
“Taylor Swift is the embodiment of the true international star. She continues to grow as an artist and maintains an incredibly strong connection with her fans while evolving her music with each album, "said Frances Moore, patron of the IFPI, in a statement.
A disturbing monopoly
Another feat that should be highlighted is the grip of Universal Music Group on this global ranking. In fact, eight of the top ten artists in the ranking are signed in his stable, with, in addition to Taylor Swift, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Drake, Queen, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and finally the Beatles.
A quasi-monopoly of which one must wonder whether it will not, in the long term, be harmful for the entire music industry.
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