Billie Eilish has achieved a major milestone by becoming Spotify’s most streamed monthly artist, as announced on August 19, 2024. This new accolade sees her surpass The Weeknd, who had held the top position previously.
Support from The Weeknd
The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) publicly supported Eilish in her pursuit of the top spot. On August 15, as Eilish neared breaking his record, Tesfaye took to X (formerly Twitter) to cheer her on, sharing a post with celebratory emojis and a retweet acknowledging her close approach to reaching the milestone.
Record-Breaking Achievement
Eilish’s rise to the top of Spotify’s charts comes after she surpassed the 100 million monthly listeners mark in June 2024. She is now the third artist to achieve this feat, joining The Weeknd and Taylor Swift in this exclusive category. Eilish’s impressive streaming numbers reflect her widespread popularity and influence in the music industry.
Billions Club
Billie Eilish has solidified her position in the streaming world with eight tracks in Spotify’s Billions Club. This prestigious list includes songs that have surpassed one billion streams. Her top-performing tracks include:
“Lovely” (with Khalid) – 2.8 billion streams
“Bad Guy” – 2.5 billion streams
“When the Party’s Over” – 1.8 billion streams
“Everything I Wanted” – 1.6 billion streams
“Ocean Eyes” – 1.4 billion streams
“Happier Than Ever” – 1.3 billion streams
“Idontwannabeyouanymore” – 1.09 billion streams
“Bury a Friend” – 1.01 billion streams
Recent Work and Chart Success
Eilish’s latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, released in April 2024, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The album features popular tracks such as “Birds of a Feather,” “Chihiro,” and “Lunch.” Her previous albums, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and Happier Than Ever, both enjoyed significant success, each topping the Billboard 200 for three weeks.
Impact and Influence
Billie Eilish’s achievements on Spotify and the Billboard charts underscore her growing influence and success in the music industry. Her ability to engage listeners and continually produce hit songs cements her status as one of the leading artists of her generation.
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