Most likely you have already heard the song by Luis Fonsi in partnership with Daddy Yankee, Despacito. The hit is a worldwide hit, loved by many and hated by others. The song, due to its success, became the most streamed song of all time.
"Luis Fonsi already had the biggest and most important song of the year, and now he's breaking even bigger records", analyzes Lucian Grainge, CEO of Universal Music Group, responsible for distributing both editions of the song worldwide.
Luis Fonsi, in turn, says he is honored to be part of this historic brand. "[Streaming] helped get my music to every corner of the planet," explains the singer.
Jesús Lopez, head of UMG's Latin and Iberian division, said the achievement shows that online broadcasting has managed to democratize music consumption and still make Latin rhythms relevant once again.
Check out some of the numbers already achieved by Despacito below:
- Original version on YouTube: 2,66 billion plays;
- Spotify: 563 million;
- Justin Bieber Remix on YouTube: 427 million plays;
- Remix on Spotify: 619 million;
- 4,6 billion plays since January 13, 2017;
- Number 1 on the charts of 35 countries;
- Ten consecutive weeks at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100;
- Nine weeks at the top of the UK charts;
- 17 consecutive weeks at #1 in Spain;
- Fastest video clip in history to reach 2 billion views;
- First Spanish-language song to be number 1 on Spotify's Global 50 list;
- First Spanish-language song to reach #1 on the Billboard Radio Songs Chart.
