Chrystal claims Capital Dance's Biggest Breakthrough Artist 2025

11 December 2025, 07:00

Global has announced the winners of the inaugural Global Player Awards.

Chrystal has taken home the inaugural Capital Dance Biggest Breakthrough Artist as part of the Global Player Awards 2025.

The voice behind some of the biggest dance records of 2025, Chrystal has made an incredible impact on the scene and beyond.

Her 2024 release 'The Days' took on a whole new life with multiple remixes including that of British producer Notion who's version spotlighted Chrystal's vocals in a whole new way.

In 2025, Chrystal worked with one of the biggest producers in the game, the legendary MK.

Her voice soundtracked Ibiza and the summer of 2025 with 'Dior' becoming one of the most played tracks on Capital Dance and earning a Jam Hot Record of the Week.

On accepting the award, Chrystal said: "I'm so happy to be one of your most played artists this year, it's been such an unreal year and it's been so amazing to see people connecting with my music."

Global today (Thursday, 11 December) announced the winners of its inaugural Global Player Awards 2025, a prestigious celebration of the most listened to artists, podcasters and breakthrough talent shaping culture across the UK, powered by Global’s proprietary data.

The Global Player Awards 2025 spotlight the biggest names across music, radio and podcasting, including the launch of a new benchmark category, the Two Billion Listens Award, recognising artists who have surpassed an extraordinary two billion listens across the entire Global portfolio.

Only a small percentage of artists worldwide reach over two billion streams in a year, illustrating a substantial, dedicated fanbase, with their music resonating widely with audiences – and this is the first time this prestigious benchmark is recognised within UK radio.

This year, Ed Sheeran, Teddy Swims, and Myles Smith all receive Global Player Awards for Two Billion Listens, underlining their huge cultural reach and the depth of their connection with listeners.

Rounding out the Global Player Awards is a true icon, as Elton John is named this year’s Global Player Awards Legend, celebrating a career that continues to shape music on a global scale.