Good Luck, Babe! — Chappell Roan

Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" is the breakthrough hit of 2025's first half, accumulating 1.6 billion streams and making her pop's most exciting new artist. The track's queer themes and theatrical delivery drove a 300% spike in Spotify followers in just two months, outperforming #7 Kendrick Lamar's debut streaming velocity. Its dominance at the 2025 Grammy Awards, with three wins, solidified Roan as the fastest-rising artist on the platform, 25% faster than the typical breakout star.