Total volume was up 12.5% over 2016, fueled by a 59% increase in on-demand audio streams compared to last year. For the first time, R&B/Hip-Hop surpassed Rock to become the largest genre in terms of total music consumption.
Source: Recorded Music Industry Grew 12.5% In 2017 As Streaming Soared and R&B/Hip-Hop Surpassed Rock
