Just 2 Weeks Into 2024, Taylor Swift Already Beats Every Artist for This Spotify Record

Published 01/14/2024, 1:49 PM EST

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If there was a crown for royal behavior, Taylor Swift would undoubtedly reign supreme, just as her chart-topping singles and albums command the Spotify throne. Swift, akin to a record-breaking virtuoso, continuously shattered her own set of records, adding a touch of style to every musical conquest. Whether it be surpassing her own milestones or gracefully claiming the achievements of others, it all happens swiftly for the ‘Midnights’ singer.

Rightfully so, the pop sensation ascended the throne of Spotify. More so, she left every artist in her wake as she effortlessly broke records, rightfully claiming her spot at the pinnacle of musical dominance.

Taylor Swift crowned yet again

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On Spotify, Taylor Swift does not just play the game; she orchestrates it. In a crescendo of achievement, Taylor Swift achieved a feat that left every other artist trailing in her melodic wake. Surpassing a staggering 1 billion streams on Spotify in 2024, she claimed the coveted title of being the first person to achieve such a milestone this year. This is no stranger to Swift, whose tracks like ‘Anti Hero’ and ‘Cruel Summer’ paved the way for billion-stream triumphs in the previous year.

The platform sings her praises, declaring her the top artist of the year and a financial maestro, raking in a cool $100 million. Swift’s influence reverberates across genres, and she even outdid herself, shattering her own record for Spotify’s biggest streaming day in 2024. However, that was just the prelude to her latest symphony of success. It seems breaking records on Spotify is not just a hobby for Swift; it is her lyrical legacy.

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In the competitive spirit of record-breaking, keeping pace with Swift is similar to catching lightning in a bottle. However, in a surprising twist, Justin Bieber managed to outpace the singer, for breaking a particular record.

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Swift’s musical career had been marked by twists and turns, controversies, and monumental achievements. From her fiery clashes with the likes of Kanye West to the chameleon-like shifts in her ‘Reputation’ era, Swift’s journey has been nothing short of a captivating rollercoaster. Recently, the spotlight turned to her Spotify dominance, where she set records with her streaming records. Yet, lurking in the shadows of her success emerged another maestro: Justin Bieber, whose Spotify feats cast a shadow over Swift’s triumphs.

A recent revelation unveiled Bieber’s ‘What Do You Mean?’ surpassing the remarkable milestone of 1.5 billion streams on Spotify. More so, it was a dazzling accomplishment marking his fifteenth song to join the exclusive billion-stream club. Swift, on the other hand, while consistently delivering sold-out shows and satisfying her fan base, finds herself in the wake of Bieber’s unprecedented musical legacy, as he claims the title of the first artist with 15 songs each amassing over 1 billion streams on Spotify.

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Riva Khan

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Riva Khan is an entertainment reporter at NetflixJunkie. Given her love for the language and writing, she has honed her narrative skills from a young age. She loves her latest tea in Hollywood and keeps an eye on the news.

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