Andrew Choi is a South Korean singer and composer, known for providing the singing voice for the character Jinu in the Netflix animation, KPop Demon Hunters. His presence in the 'Long tail Pop' category suggests a dedicated following in the city, capitalising on the growing popularity of Korean-influenced music and animation with the Leeds audience.placeholder image
Andrew Choi is a South Korean singer and composer, known for providing the singing voice for the character Jinu in the Netflix animation, KPop Demon Hunters. His presence in the 'Long tail Pop' category suggests a dedicated following in the city, capitalising on the growing popularity of Korean-influenced music and animation with the Leeds audience. | Provided

The 15 most popular YouTube artists in Leeds this month - including D-Block Europe, Ed Sheeran and REI AMI

Benjamin Jackson
By Benjamin Jackson

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Published 10th Dec 2025, 16:45 GMT
Updated 10th Dec 2025, 16:45 GMT

Who have you, Leeds music fans, been thrashing on YouTube over the past 28 days - and how much of that was Christmas music?

We all think we know what Leeds listens to, right? We assume it’s the usual mix of global megastars—the kind you see plastered across arenas - along with a healthy dose of post-punk, right?

But when we took a deep dive into the raw data, the results were a lot different from what some in the newsroom have led on regarding their listening habits this month; could that be because Spotify Wrapped is done and dusted for another year?

Using metrics from the industry analytics platform Soundcharts, which tracks what professionals and labels really pay attention to, we grabbed the figures for the 15 most-streamed musical acts on YouTube within the Leeds market over the last four weeks.

From the unstoppable force of UK Rap to the surprising dominance of K-Pop animation soundtracks and essential Bollywood classics, this is your definitive look at the artists you and the rest of Leeds were streaming this month - and thankfully, not a lot of Christmas songs on there, so far.

As a Superstar Pop artist, Ed Sheeran remains one of the UK’s biggest streaming draws. His high daily views in Leeds, combined with his history of major concerts at local venues like Roundhay Park, reinforce his status as a major national and local favourite.

13. Ed Sheeran (11.6K)

As a Superstar Pop artist, Ed Sheeran remains one of the UK’s biggest streaming draws. His high daily views in Leeds, combined with his history of major concerts at local venues like Roundhay Park, reinforce his status as a major national and local favourite. | Getty Images for iHeartRadio

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The Superstar Hip Hop veteran's immense catalogue, featuring iconic hits like 'Lose Yourself,' 'The Real Slim Shady,' and 'Without Me,' maintains a massive streaming presence. His high ranking is a testament to the enduring appeal of his music, particularly as we're all craving his return to Leeds at some stage.

14. Eminem (12.7K)

The Superstar Hip Hop veteran's immense catalogue, featuring iconic hits like 'Lose Yourself,' 'The Real Slim Shady,' and 'Without Me,' maintains a massive streaming presence. His high ranking is a testament to the enduring appeal of his music, particularly as we're all craving his return to Leeds at some stage. | Getty Images for The Rock and Ro

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Topping the chart is the UK Mainstream Hip Hop collective D-Block Europe. Their daily views of 14.8K in Leeds underscore the dominant national popularity of contemporary British urban music. This immense local streaming success is directly tied to their significant presence in the city this year, including a massive set at Leeds Festival 2025 and an anticipated PTSD2 Tour performance at the First Direct Arena in December.

15. D-Block Europe (14.8K)

Topping the chart is the UK Mainstream Hip Hop collective D-Block Europe. Their daily views of 14.8K in Leeds underscore the dominant national popularity of contemporary British urban music. This immense local streaming success is directly tied to their significant presence in the city this year, including a massive set at Leeds Festival 2025 and an anticipated PTSD2 Tour performance at the First Direct Arena in December. | Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima

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