Taylor Swift Breaks Bad Bunny's Streaming Record with 21 Billion Streams

In a sweeping triumph that has redefined the metrics of digital music success, Taylor Swift has set an unparalleled series of Spotify records. She has amassed over 21 billion streams in a single year, making her the artist with the biggest streaming year ever on Spotify. This achievement eclipses Bad Bunny's 2022 record of 18.5 billion streams for the year. Swift also holds the records for the biggest streaming day, week, and month on the platform. Adding to this litany of milestones, she has surpassed Bad Bunny's previous record for the most-streamed album ever, which stood at 14.5 billion streams for his 2022 album "Un Verano Sin Ti."

Bad Bunny had a remarkable 2022, accumulating 18.5 billion streams for the year. His album "Un Verano Sin Ti" was the most-streamed album at the time, with 14.5 billion streams. The album also broke records for the biggest streaming week ever for a Latin music album and was the first Spanish-language album to be nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

Ed Sheeran's album "Divide" has garnered 13.8 billion streams, making it one of the most-streamed albums on Spotify. Known for hits like "Shape of You" and "Castle on the Hill," the album has been a commercial and critical success since its release.

The Weeknd's "Starboy" has accumulated 11.9 billion streams as of October 13, 2023. The album, featuring hits like "I Feel It Coming" and the title track "Starboy," has been a staple on playlists worldwide and has received multiple awards.

Post Malone's "Beerbongs & Bentleys" has also been a strong contender in the streaming game. The album features hits like "Rockstar" and "Better Now," and has accumulated 11.5 billion streams, placing him among the top artists on Spotify.

Dua Lipa's self-titled album "Dua Lipa" has been a global phenomenon, racking up 11.4 billion streams. The album features hits like "New Rules" and "IDGAF," and has received numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best New Artist.

As the industry metrics continue to evolve, Taylor Swift's latest records serve as a new benchmark for success in the streaming era. With her continued engagement with her fanbase and a pipeline of new music releases, it's clear that this record is just another chapter in Taylor Swift's ever-expanding legacy.