The Weeknd makes history with 18 billion-stream hits, including the record-breaking "Blinding Lights," as he gears up for a new era with Hurry Up Tomorrow.
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The Weeknd makes history with 18 billion-stream hits, including the record-breaking "Blinding Lights," as he gears up for a new era with Hurry Up Tomorrow.
The Weeknd Makes Spotify History with 18 Billion-Stream Hits Ahead of New Album Release
The Weeknd makes history with 18 billion-stream hits, including the record-breaking "Blinding Lights," as he gears up for a new era with Hurry Up Tomorrow.
The Weeknd has once again made history, becoming the first artist in Spotify’s history to have 18 tracks each surpass the milestone of 1 billion streams.
The list a mix of chart-topping singles and fan favorites, span multiple albums and demonstrate The Weeknd's dominance across genres like R&B, pop, and electronic music:
- Il·luminació cega
- Estrella (pel·lícula de Daft Punk)
- The Hills
- Salva les llàgrimes
- No puc sentir la cara
- Sento que està arribant (pel·lícula de Daft Punk)
- Earned It
- Crida el meu nom
- Often
- Estimar-me més fort (with Ariana Grande)
- Pray for Me (with Kendrick Lamar)
- In Your Eyes
- Sense cor
- Die for You
- Recordació
- Festa dels monstres
- Jocs malvats
- In the Night
The Weeknd’s catalog has consistently performed exceptionally well on streaming platforms. Among these hits, Blinding Lights S’exposa com The Weeknd's biggest success, amassing over 4 billion streams and becoming the longest-running song on Spotify's Top Songs Global chart with an impressive 1,760 days on the list. Its ‘80s-inspired synthpop vibe, combined with its massive radio and streaming success, helped the track dominate charts worldwide, spending an unprecedented 90 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. Other tracks like “Starboy” and “The Hills” have each crossed 2 billion streams, making them some of the most enduring hits in his discography.
While The Weeknd's catalog continues to break records, the artist is also gearing up for the next phase of his career with the El proper àlbum Hurry Up Tomorrow. His new single, “Dancing In The Flames,” dropped just weeks ago and already debuted at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video was shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro, part of Apple’s highly anticipated Glowtime L’esdeveniment de llançament.
This latest release hints at a new artistic direction for The Weeknd as he continues to explore fresh sounds and innovative ways to engage with his audience. With the promise of more music and visual experiences on the way, 2024 looks set to be another landmark year for The Weeknd, whose influence continues to grow not just in the music world but also in technology and entertainment.
