Shazam’s Big Apple Birthday Bash
Apple recently threw a party for Shazam’s 20th birthday, spotlighting the app’s crazy journey from a quirky idea to the go-to beat‑detecting buddy for millions.
How Shazam Got the VIP Invite
In 2017, Apple swooped in and bought Shazam, giving the music‑recognition hero a turbo charge. From then on, the app’s reach exploded like a pop‑star’s career on TikTok.
Numbers That Make Your Heart Race
- 1 billion song recognitions a month (2021 data) – practically every song in the world had its moment of recognition.
- By Aug 15, Shazam had a whopping 225 million users across the globe.
- More than 70 billion song recognitions overall – that’s enough hits to fill a stadium 14,000 times.
Why We Love It
Think of Shazam as the friendly DJ sitting in your pocket, always ready to spill the beans on new tracks, old classics, or that obscure song you’ve been humming non‑stop. And when Apple announced it during the anniversary, it felt like the app got its star rating, complete with confetti and applause.
Final Takeaway
Shazam’s 20‑year saga is proof that even a humble song‑finder can become a cultural icon—especially when a tech giant pulls the curtain. So next time you find yourself humming a tune in the grocery aisles, give Shazam a tap. It’s like having a backstage pass to every edition of your listening life.
Apple Plays Its Own Birthday Playlist
21 Years of Soundtracks
Apple’s 20th birthday got a soundtrack fit for a king of the orchard: a playlist featuring the most requested tracks on Shazam since 2002. Picture Mask‑Wolf’s “Astronaut in the Ocean,” Sia’s “Cheap Thrills,” and other hits that have left users shouting “Shazam!”
The Shazam Story, Inside
- It all began in 2002 with T. Rex’s “Jeepster.”
- When the iOS app hit the App Store, you could search for Aimee Mann’s “How Am I Different.”
Download the app from the App Store and keep discovering music with a single tap. Apple’s celebration of 20 years of tech and tunes reminds us that a good track is always just a shazam away.
