China: all time best-selling singers 2024

Jay Chou was the best-selling music artist in China. As of April 2, 2024, the Taiwanese superstar recorded about 321.6 million yuan in sales revenue across all main music platforms in China. The Chinese singer Xiao Zhan, a member of the idol boy band ININE, ranked sixth with only one single released in April 2020.

The two big names and their musical mastery

Jay Chou and JJ Lin are the highly influential Asian figures in the Chinese music industry. The former has garnered a massive fan base due to his exceptional ability to compose and produce music that seamlessly blends elements of rock, R&B, and pop. Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin, renowned for his powerful vocals and heartfelt ballads, has captivated million listeners with his emotional and relatable music. Both artists each have two hits on the all-time online ten best-selling music singles in China.

Swiftonomics in China

The story-driven songwriting style of Taylor Swift, catchy pop tunes, and relatable lyrics make her the most loved western music figure in China. The “Queen of Pop” has the most highest-selling English music albums in the country. This accomplishment can be attributed to her active presence on social media platforms and celebrity endorsements in China which allows her to directly connect with her local fans.

All time best-selling music artists on digital music platforms in China as of April 2, 2024 (in million yuan)

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April 2024

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China

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as of April 2, 2024

Supplementary notes

One yuan equals approximately 0.14 U.S. dollars and 0.13 euros (as of April 2024).

Revenue of music singles created by multiple artists did not count into the sales revenue of individual singers.

The source updates the data every 30 minutes everyday. The release date stated here is the date of data access.

Figures have been rounded for a better understanding.

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