The moment Spotify users have been eagerly awaiting has arrived: we can finally access our Spotify Wrapped. At this time of year, so close to the end, the platform makes us look back to see which have been the songs we listened to the most during 2024.
Over time, the Wrapped has become quite an event, with thousands of users sharing their musical year on social media. However, some have not been too pleased with how this Wrapped was done, even calling it “disappointing“.
One of the most repeated complaints points out how Spotify has included this year DJ: Wrapped, an AI-powered “personal radio.” By selecting this option, you can listen as the artificial voice of Livi, the announcer, reviews your musical year.
The truth is that it is not a new feature either: Spotify already added DJ in 2023 and it was a personalized radio that offered the user a music selection based on their tastes.
Aside from AI, users have also criticized the lack of more fun interactive elements, such as “personality quizzes.” The new “Your Musical Evolution” feature hasn’t been well-received either, with many describing it as “strange.”
Luckily, there are some elements that do repeat, such as the clips of your favorite artists. This novelty was launched in 2023 and since then, it has remained with us these past years. The Wrapped phenomenon has managed to transcend Spotify and jump to other music platforms, such as Apple Music and YouTube Music, which also have their own version.
Source: TechCrunch
