History's Best Selling Music of 2017

At the dawn of the new millennium, 2017 saw a swell surge of Y2K fever and early digital revolution in the world of music! Leading the charge were mighty, top-selling marvels like I Decided. and Songs Of Experience, capturing the public’s fancy in grand fashion. Distinguished creators from industry leaders like Big Sean and U2 proved their mettle with essential classics, delivering craftsmanship that dominated airwaves and playground buzz alike. Step right up and inspect our complete, rank-ordered historical archive below!

1. I Decided.

   Released in 2017 by Big Sean, GOOD Music, Def Jam Recordings

   On February 3, 2017, the modern music landscape was dominated by the release of Detroit rapper Big Sean's fourth studio album, *I Decided.* This date marks the project's official worldwide debut, a moment that saw the artist achieve his second consecutive number-one album on the Billboard 200 chart. The release was not just another album drop; it was the arrival of a carefully constructed concept album that explored themes of rebirth and second chances, solidifying Big Sean's position as a thoughtful and commercially powerful force in contemporary hip-hop.

2. Songs Of Experience

   Released in 2017 by U2, Interscope Records, Universal Music Group

   On December 1, 2017, legendary Irish rock band U2 released their fourteenth studio album, 'Songs Of Experience.' The release was a major event in the music world, serving as a companion piece to their 2014 album 'Songs of Innocence.' Arriving in a dramatically different global political climate than its predecessor, the album's themes of mortality, love, and the state of the world felt urgent and timely. The date marked the culmination of years of work, rewrites, and refinement, presenting fans with a collection of personal and politically charged anthems that aimed to make sense of a turbulent era, all filtered through the experienced lens of one of rock's most enduring bands.