'Gonna Hack Spotify HQ': Fans Joke About Changing Their Listening Habits Before Wrapped Expose Actual Profiles

Spotify Wrapped: Spotify stoked the excitement last week by teasing Wrapped's imminent release, calling it "the best time of the year."

Spotify Wrapped is expected to drop anytime this week.

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Spotify Wrapped: Music enthusiasts are bracing themselves for the annual unveiling of Spotify Wrapped, the personalised year-in-review feature that reveals users' top tracks, genres, and listening habits. The highly anticipated 2024 edition is set to drop soon, sparking both excitement and mild panic among Spotify users keen to fine-tune their musical profiles, reported the New York Post.

Social media is buzzing with reactions. Some users humorously admit to trying to "rig" their Wrapped results to avoid any embarrassing surprises. One post on X (formerly Twitter) joked about hacking Spotify’s headquarters to escape having country music as a top genre, while another quipped about needing to reshape their playlist habits before it’s too late.

gonna hack spotify hq before spotify wrapped comes out because i would rather be in jail than have my top genre be country

— huda (@hudapest) July 18, 2024

Others are taking the suspense lightly, claiming they have no need to adjust their Wrapped, sarcastically celebrating their “amazing” taste in music.

imagine hating me, a girl who is simply in her room trying to change the trajectory of her spotify wrapped before it’s too late

— jen merritt!!! (@jennifermerr) November 25, 2024

just realized spotify wrapped is coming soon... i have an amazing taste in music so i don't need last minute changes pic.twitter.com/ExuIFoiXto

— kati 🤍 #1 woodz stan (@ju0nyah) November 26, 2024

However, the idea of strategically repeating songs to manipulate results has sparked debates, with some criticising the practice as taking the fun out of the feature.

Spotify stoked the excitement on Wednesday by teasing Wrapped's imminent release, calling it "the best time of the year." The company advised users to ensure their app is updated to access the feature as soon as it’s live.

need to rig my spotify wrapped now so i can make my most listened to song one that i didnt fall asleep with on repeat accidentally

— stuart 😺 (@milanogoodvxbes) October 31, 2024

Fans are now speculating on the release date. If past trends hold, Wrapped could drop on Monday, December 2, or Wednesday, December 4, based on its history of being launched between late November and early December.

Introduced in 2016, Spotify Wrapped has become a yearly highlight for music lovers, offering a snapshot of their listening habits in a colourful, shareable format. Whether you’re embracing your unique music tastes or trying to finesse them, the countdown to Wrapped 2024 is officially underway.