The Weeknd’s Record-Breaking Achievements on Spotify
Canadian singer The Weeknd, known by his real name Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, has achieved an unprecedented level of success in the music industry. The musician, whose hit song “Starboy” continues to rock the charts, has officially become the most popular artist in the world by setting two Guinness World Records.
The first record held by The Weeknd is for the most monthly listeners on Spotify, with an astounding 111.6 million listeners. He has also achieved the incredible feat of becoming the first artist to reach 100 million monthly listeners on the music streaming platform.
What’s even more impressive is that The Weeknd’s number of listeners on Spotify surpasses other popular artists, such as Miley Cyrus, Shakira, Taylor Swift, and Rihanna. The Weeknd has over 30 million more monthly listeners than his closest competitor, British singer Ed Sheeran, who has 77.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
The Weeknd’s Multiple Award-Winning Achievements
In addition to his Guinness World Records, The Weeknd has also received several awards for his contributions to the music industry. In 2016, he received two awards: one for the album with the most streams on Spotify in 2015 and another for the most consecutive weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist.
Furthermore, his 2020 hit “Blinding Lights” has made history by accumulating more streams on Spotify than any other song in history, with over 3.4 billion listens on the platform.
Conclusion
The Weeknd’s Guinness World Records and numerous awards are a testament to his immense popularity and success as an artist in the music industry. With his unique sound and captivating performances, it is no wonder that The Weeknd has become the world’s most popular artist, breaking records and setting new standards for success.
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