The Weeknd Makes Spotify History with 18 Billion-Stream Hits Ahead of New Album Release

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:

1. Blinding Lights
2. Starboy (feat. Daft Punk)
3. The Hills
4. Save Your Tears
5. Can’t Feel My Face
6. I Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk)
7. Earned It
8. Call Out My Name
9. Often
10. Love Me Harder (with Ariana Grande)
11. Pray for Me (with Kendrick Lamar)
12. In Your Eyes
13. Heartless
14. Die for You
15. Reminder
16. Party Monster
17. Wicked Games
18. In the Night

The Weeknd’s catalog has consistently performed exceptionally well on streaming platforms. Among these hits, Blinding Lights stands out as 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 upcoming album 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 event launch​.

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.