Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd has claimed the top spot as Spotify’s most-streamed artiste, amassing 106.2 million monthly listeners. This achievement makes him one of the most popular musicians in the digital streaming era.
With an impressive 106.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, The Weeknd surpasses previous record-holder Taylor Swift.
Born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, The Weeknd’s rise to the top hasn’t been accidental. In his music, he explores dark R&B, pop, and electronic influences. This has given him critical acclaim and commercial success.
Tracks like Blinding Lights, Starboy, and Can’t Feel My Face have become global hits and have dominated mainstream music charts.
Also, this milestone follows a string of successes for The Weeknd. Some of these include chart-topping albums and singles, Grammy Awards, and high-profile performances such as the Super Bowl halftime show in 2021.
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Furthermore, The Weeknd has 14 songs that have reached the 1 billion mark on Spotify. An incredible feat coveted by many, the songs include Call Out My Name, I Feel It Coming, Can’t Feel My Face, Earned It, Save Your Tears (featuring Ariana Grande, Creepin’ among many others.
In addition, Spotify’s data reflects the artiste’s consistent output of hit songs and collaborations, as well as the enduring popularity of his earlier works. The streaming giant’s monthly listener count is considered a key metric in measuring an artiste’s current popularity and reach.
Finally, it is expected that this grand achievement could lead to new opportunities and potentially lucrative deals for The Weeknd, as streaming numbers increasingly influence various aspects of the music business.
