Billie Eilish has reached a significant milestone in her already illustrious career by becoming Spotify’s most streamed monthly artist, a title previously held by The Weeknd. The announcement came on Monday (Aug. 19), solidifying Eilish’s place as one of the most influential and widely celebrated artists of her generation. Her ascension to the top spot marks a pivotal moment in her career, underscoring her immense popularity and the enduring appeal of her music.
The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, graciously acknowledged Eilish’s achievement even before it became official. On Aug. 15, as Eilish closed in on his record, The Weeknd expressed his support by retweeting a post highlighting that she was less than 1 million listeners away from claiming the top spot. His message, which included heart, prayer, and line graph emojis, was a fitting tribute to Eilish’s impending success.
Eilish’s achievement is particularly remarkable given that she is only the third artist to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify, joining the ranks of The Weeknd and Taylor Swift. What’s even more impressive is that Eilish, at just 22 years old, is the youngest artist to ever achieve this feat. Her meteoric rise to stardom continues to break records and redefine what is possible in the music industry.
Eilish’s dominance on Spotify is further evidenced by her presence in the platform’s Billions Club, a distinction for tracks that have amassed over a billion streams. She currently has eight songs in this elite category, including “Lovely” featuring Khalid (2.8 billion streams), “Bad Guy” (2.5 billion), and “When the Party’s Over” (1.8 billion). Other tracks like “Everything I Wanted,” “Ocean Eyes,” and “Happier Than Ever” have also reached this milestone, cementing her status as a streaming powerhouse.
In April 2024, Billie Eilish released her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. The 10-track project debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, driven by hits such as “Birds of a Feather,” “Chihiro,” and “Lunch.” This album followed her groundbreaking debut, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
As of August 19, 2024, Eilish’s Spotify statistics are nothing short of astounding. She has accumulated nearly 38 billion total streams on the platform, with over 37.9 billion coming from tracks where she is the lead artist. Her solo tracks alone have garnered more than 33.3 billion streams. On a daily basis, she averages over 38 million streams, with 34.1 million attributed to her lead tracks. This immense streaming success is spread across 78 tracks on Spotify, including 77 as the lead artist and 62 as solo efforts.
Billie Eilish’s rise to the top of Spotify’s streaming charts is a testament to her incredible talent, dedication, and the deep connection she has forged with her fans. As she continues to break records and push boundaries, her influence in the music industry shows no signs of waning.