ABC/ Heidi GutmanThe two longest-running #1 hits of 2017 were “Despacito” and “Shape of You,” so it’s no surprise that the videos for those two hits top YouTube’s list of the most-viewed music videos of 2017.
The clip for Luis Fonsi’s hit, featuring Daddy Yankee, was the #1 most-viewed music video of the year on YouTube. It’s also the most-viewed music video in YouTube history, with over 4.4 billion views and counting. Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is #2, with more than 2.5 billion views.
But what’s really surprising about YouTube’s top 10 videos of 2017 is that 60% of them are by Latin artists, including J. Balvin, Nicky Jam, Maluma and Enrique Iglesias. Aside from Ed, the only videos by non-Latin artists are Bruno Mars‘ “That’s What I Like,” Jason Derulo‘s “Swalla,” and DJ Khaled‘s star-studded “I’m the One.”
On YouTube’s list of 2017’s Top Trending videos, Ed Sheeran’s Carpool Karaoke with James Corden is #4, while Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Halftime Show is #5.
Here’s the full list of the top YouTube music videos of 2017:
1. Luis Fonsi — Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee
2. Ed Sheeran — Shape of You (Official Video)
3. J Balvin, Willy William — Mi Gente (Official Video)
4. Maluma — Felices los 4 (Official Video)
5. Bruno Mars — That’s What I Like [Official Video]
6. Chris Jeday — Ahora Dice (Official Video) ft. J. Balvin, Ozuna, Arcángel
7. Nicky Jam — El Amante
8. Jason Derulo — Swalla (feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)
9. DJ Khaled — I’m the One ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne
10. Enrique Iglesias — SUBEME LA RADIO ft. Descemer Bueno, Zion & Lennox
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