News Summary
Raleigh, North Carolina, showcases a strong preference for Hip-Hop/Rap as revealed by recent Shazam data. YoungBoy Never Broke Again tops the charts, highlighting the city’s musical identity. The analysis shows Raleigh shares popular tracks with Atlanta, maintaining a unique sound distinct from 182 other metro areas. With numerous hits from artists like Drake and collaborations within the rap community, Raleigh’s music landscape is vibrant and evolving, reflecting contemporary tastes and a youthful audience engaged with trending genres.
Raleigh’s Music Scene Dominated by Hip-Hop/Rap and Led by YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Raleigh, North Carolina, has revealed its most Shazamed songs as of October 9, 2025, showcasing a strong preference for the Hip-Hop/Rap genre. According to compiled data, the city ranks with 23 songs in common with Atlanta but does not share any ranked songs with 182 other metro areas, highlighting unique regional listening patterns. The most prominent artist in Raleigh’s Shazam charts is YoungBoy Never Broke Again, further emphasizing the city’s leaning towards Hip-Hop/Rap music.
Top Shazamed Songs in Raleigh
The list of top 25 most Shazamed songs in Raleigh features a mix of international artists, primarily within the Hip-Hop/Rap genre, with notable entries spanning from mainstream artists like YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Drake to international stars such as Justin Bieber and Ella Mai.
Leading Songs and Artists
The number one most Shazamed song in Raleigh is “What You Is” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Mellow Rackz. It is identified as a single with a duration of 3 minutes and 46 seconds. The song is particularly popular, ranking as the top song in 14 other metro areas, and appearing within the top three in 30 others. Its widespread appeal is evident in its presence across 38 metros in the top 10.
Close behind is “Shot Callin” by YoungBoy Never Broke Again, also from the album MASA. It holds the second position and is similarly popular, ranking as the top song in 8 other metro areas and within the top three in 16 additional metros, indicating the artist’s dominance in Raleigh’s music scene.
Other Notable Songs
The third most Shazamed song is “Take Me Thru Dere” by Metro Boomin, Quavo, Breskii, and YK NIECE. As part of a compilation album, it has secured a position within Raleigh’s top 25, showcasing the city’s appreciation for collaborations in the rap community.
Raleigh’s appreciation for a variety of artists extends beyond Hip-Hop/Rap, with notable entries such as Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” claimed as the top song in numerous other metros, indicating diverse musical tastes. However, within Raleigh itself, Hip-Hop/Rap remains the dominant genre.
Genre Preferences and Regional Trends
Data confirms that Hip-Hop/Rap is the most popular genre in Raleigh. This trend aligns with the prominence of artists like YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Drake in the top rankings, illustrating a regional preference for contemporary rap music.
Additionally, Raleigh shares a significant number of its top tracks, especially from the top 10, with other large markets, notably Atlanta, though it maintains a distinctive music map with no shared top songs across 182 metro areas. This exclusivity highlights Raleigh’s unique musical landscape within the Nationwide context.
Implications for Raleigh’s Music Culture
Overall, the recent data underscores an active and youthful music environment fueled predominantly by Hip-Hop/Rap artists. YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s prominent presence signals a strong regional following and influence, with his tracks dominating listeners’ search behaviors on Shazam.
As the city’s music preferences continue to evolve, the prominence of these tracks suggests Raleigh’s ongoing engagement with modern, trending genres, setting the pace for future urban and popular music development in the region.
Summary
In summary, Raleigh’s most Shazamed songs as of October 2025 reveal a clear preference for Hip-Hop/Rap, led by YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The top tracks reflect regional tastes aligned with Atlanta’s musical influence, yet with distinctive local identification. The data exhibits Raleigh’s evolving music scene, emphasizing contemporary genres and artists that resonate with the city’s young and engaged audience.
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Additional Resources
- HPENews: Top 25 Songs in Raleigh on Shazam
- WSBTV: Top 25 Songs in Atlanta on Shazam
- Stacker: Top 25 Songs in Charlotte on Shazam
- News Observer: Local News
- Apple Valley News: Tri-Cities Radio DJs Win on Beat Shazam
- Wikipedia: Shazam (app)
- Google Search: YoungBoy Never Broke Again
- Google Scholar: Hip-Hop music
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Rap Music
- Google News: Raleigh music scene
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