I just heard some news that caught me off guard. Apparently Ariana Grande has set a new record for monthly listeners on Spotify, beating Taylor Swift’s previous high. What’s really surprising is that Ariana hasn’t dropped any new music lately, except for that Wicked soundtrack a while back.
I’m kinda shocked no one’s talking about this. It’s a pretty big deal, right? Taylor’s fans usually go all out streaming her stuff when she releases new albums. But Ariana managed to top that without even trying.
Does anyone know the exact numbers? I think the old record was around 116 million monthly listeners or something. How much did Ariana beat it by? And why do you think this happened now, when she’s been relatively quiet music-wise?
It’s got me wondering about streaming trends and what makes an artist suddenly spike in popularity. Any thoughts on this?
This news is indeed surprising, given Ariana’s recent musical hiatus. While I don’t have the exact figures, it’s worth noting that streaming numbers can be influenced by various factors beyond new releases. Ariana’s involvement in ‘Wicked’ might have sparked renewed interest in her discography. Additionally, her music’s popularity on TikTok and other social platforms could be driving streams. It’s also possible that her recent public appearances or media coverage have reminded listeners of her extensive catalog. This achievement underscores the enduring appeal of Ariana’s music and her ability to maintain relevance even during quieter periods in her career. It will be interesting to see how long she holds this record and if it prompts any response from other artists in the industry.
whoa, that’s wild! didn’t see that coming from ariana. she’s been pretty quiet lately, right? maybe it’s cuz of her role in wicked? or ppl just rediscovering her old hits? either way, props to her for breaking taylor’s record. wonder how swifties are taking it lol. anyone got more deets on this?