# Why YouTube Is the Best Gauge of Artist Popularity

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Podcast: [Rhythm and Rhymes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rhythm-and-rhymes-6393755)
Published: 2025-09-15T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realrandr/episodes/Why-YouTube-Is-the-Best-Gauge-of-Artist-Popularity-e381aod
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## Resource

Spotify monthly listeners only tell part of the story. On this Rhythm & Rhymes Episode 101 clip, we dive into why YouTube is a better gauge for true global popularity — and the surprising names leading the charts. Artists mentioned: Doechii, Drake, J. Cole, Rema, Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj. Full episode streaming now.

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