Rihanna Makes Spotify History with 10 Songs
Rihanna, the illustrious “Don’t Stop the Music” singer, recently celebrated a monumental milestone that cements her legacy as one of the most successful music artists in the world. Despite shifting her focus to motherhood and building business empires, the Grammy-winning artist has shown that she still commands a powerful presence in the music industry. On July 1, Rihanna set a new record, becoming the first female artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify for 10 different songs.
The milestone was announced by Rihanna herself on Instagram, with a cheeky caption that read, “Bad Gal billi… wit no new album… lemme talk my s–t!” Indeed, the record is a testament to Rihanna’s enduring popularity, considering she has not released a full studio album since 2016’s “Anti,” which topped the Billboard 200.
However, the multi-talented artist did not leave her fans completely high and dry. Last year, she contributed two songs to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack, “Born Again” and “Lift Me Up,” the latter reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and getting an Academy Award nod for Best Original Song. This year, she also headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show, revealing her second pregnancy in the process.
The songs that have catapulted Rihanna into Spotify‘s billion-streams club include “Diamonds,” “We Found Love” (with Calvin Harris), “Love on the Brain,” “Stay” (with Mikky Ekko), “This Is What You Came For” (with Calvin Harris), “Needed Me,” “Four Five Seconds” (with Kanye West & Paul McCartney), “Work” (with Drake), “Umbrella” (with Jay-Z) and “Love the Way You Lie” (with Eminem). This achievement is not just a recognition of Rihanna‘s musical prowess but also her evergreen appeal to listeners across the globe.
FAQs
1. How many songs of Rihanna have reached one billion streams on Spotify?
Rihanna has made Spotify history by becoming the first female artist to have 10 songs reach one billion streams.
2. Has Rihanna released any music recently?
While she has not released a full album since 2016, Rihanna contributed two songs to the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack in 2022.
3. What was the announcement Rihanna made at the Super Bowl Halftime Show?
During her headline performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Rihanna revealed her second pregnancy.
About Rihanna
Robyn Rihanna Fenty, popularly known as Rihanna, is a Barbadian singer, actress, and businesswoman. Born on February 20, 1988, Rihanna has become one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 250 million records sold globally. She’s renowned for her versatile musical style, encompassing pop, R&B, reggae, and more. Beyond music, Rihanna has made waves in the fashion and cosmetics industry with her Fenty Beauty line and Savage X Fenty lingerie brand, championing inclusivity and diversity. She is a nine-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of numerous other accolades, securing her place in music history.
