Drake’s ‘Iceman’ dominates global charts in record-breaking first day
Apple Music reports massive streaming surges as ‘Iceman’, ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti’ top charts across 79 countries.
Apple Music has revealed first-day performance data following Drake’s surprise release of ‘Iceman’ alongside ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti’. ‘Iceman’ debuted at #1 on Apple Music album charts in seventy-nine countries, whilst ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti’ entered the Top 10 in 75 and 58 territories respectively. Strong momentum was recorded across major markets including the United States, Canada, South Africa, the United Kingdom, Mainland China, France, India, Germany, Australia and Japan.
Immediately after release, Drake experienced a 1,100% spike in simultaneous listeners, underscoring the global scale of the rollout and fan engagement. The data highlights the continued reach of his catalogue and the impact of coordinated surprise drops across multiple projects, reinforcing his position as one of streaming’s most influential artists worldwide.
