Tyla ends up being the very first African solo artist to strike one billion streams on Spotify with her 2023 breakout smash “Water,” Spotify verified Wednesday (Feb. 19).
” Water” was launched as a single on July 28, 2023, through FAX and Legendary Records ahead of her self-titled launching album last March. The tune, that included main remixes including Travis Scott and Marshmello, peaked at No. 7 on the Signboard Hot 100, and went No. 1 on U.S. Afrobeats Tunes (55 weeks), World Digital Tune Sales (18 weeks), Dance/Mix Program Airplay (4 weeks) and Balanced Airplay. “Water” likewise won the inaugural finest African music efficiency award at the 2024 Grammys, and it’s gotten more awards at the Signboard Music Awards (leading Afrobeats tune) and MTV Video Music Awards (finest Afrobeats video).
” We are exceptionally happy with Tyla’s historical accomplishment,” stated Phiona Okumu, head of music at Spotify in Africa, in a declaration. ” This turning point is a testimony to her skill, effort, and the power of music to go beyond borders. Tyla’s success is a motivation to striving artists throughout Africa and the world, and we are honored to have actually played a part in her journey.”.
Tyla not just signs up with Spotify’s Billions Club, however the South African star signs up with a a lot more unique group of African artists who have actually reached this turning point. On Tuesday (Feb. 18), Spotify verified Tems was the very first African female artist to strike one billion Spotify streams with Future’s “Await U,” likewise including Drake. Drake’s 2016 chart-topping smash “One Dance,” including Wizkid and Kyla, ended up being the very first tune to exceed 1 billion Spotify streams, making Wizkid the very first African artist to attain this accomplishment. And in September 2023, Rema’s “Relax,” including Selena Gomez on the remix, ended up being the very first African artist-led track to reach one billion Spotify streams.
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