Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, continues to make history. This time, the global hit has reached 1 billion streams on Spotify — the first Spanish-language song to reach the milestone.
The Puerto Rican superstars now join Spotify’s special 1 billion list, which includes Drake’s “One Dance”; “Closer” by The Chainsmokers; “Shape of You” and “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran; and Major Lazer, DJ Snake and MØ’s “Lean On.” In Bieber’s case, “Despacito” marks his third song on the list: “Sorry” and “Love Yourself” have also reached a billion streams.
On the Billboard charts, “Despacito” is the first Spanish-language song to spend 16 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Also, the global hit remains at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs for its 41st non-consecutive week (chart dated Feb. 10).
See all the songs that have reached 1 billions streams on Spotify (by date/song/artist), below.
Dec. 15, 2016: “One Dance” – Drake
May 19, 2017: “Closer” – The Chainsmokers, feat. Halsey
June 8, 2017: “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
June 26, 2017: “Lean On” – Major Lazer, DJ Snake & MØ
Nov. 30, 2017: “Sorry” – Justin Bieber
Dec. 21, 2017: “Thinking Out Loud” – Ed Sheeran
Jan. 30, 2018: “Love Yourself” – Justin Bieber
Jan. 30, 2018: “Despacito” remix – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, feat. Justin Bieber
This story first appeared on Billboard.com.
