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See All The Records Set By Asake’s “Lungu Boy” So Far

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On August 9, 2024, Asake released his third album ‘Lungu Boy‘. The album features collaborations with Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, American superstar Travis Scott, and Brazilian singer Ludmila. ‘Lungu Boy’ has achieved significant domestic and international success, solidifying Asake’s position as an era-defining superstar.

Here are the records set by Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’:

1. Biggest opening day on Spotify Nigeria

Asake’s third album accumulated 5.86 million streams on Spotify Nigeria on its first day of release. This sets a new record on Spotify Nigeria, surpassing the previous record of 4.91 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless’.

2. Biggest opening day streams on global Spotify

‘Lungu Boy’ also established a new record for the biggest opening day global streams for a Nigerian album on Spotify. It achieved 9.2 million streams worldwide.

3. ‘MMS’ set the record for the biggest opening day for a song on Spotify Nigeria

The second track of the album, ‘MMS’, featuring Wizkid, recorded 870,577 streams on its first day of release on Spotify Nigeria. This sets a new record on the platform, surpassing the previous 626,000 streams set by Wizkid’s ‘IDK’ featuring Zlatan.

4. Highest-charting Nigerian album on Apple Music US

Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ made history on the Apple Music US chart. It equalled the record for the highest-charting Nigerian album on the platform, a position jointly held by Burna Boy’s ‘I Told Them’ and Davido’s ‘Timeless’.

5. Asake becomes the first Nigerian artist to have 3 albums reach No. 1 on Apple Music UK

‘Lungu Boy’ reached No. 1 on the Apple Music UK Chart. This makes it Asake’s third album to achieve this milestone, following his debut album ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ and his sophomore album ‘Work of Art’.

‘Lungu Boy’ is the third album by Asake in three years. This rapid succession of hits has established him as an era-defining superstar. In its opening four days, ‘Lungu Boy’ has accumulated 13.52 million streams. This puts it within reach of breaking the record for the biggest opening week for an album on Spotify Nigeria. The current record is held by Davido’s ‘Timeless’, which garnered 14.4 million streams.

Asake’s third album continues his impressive commercial performance, demonstrating his hitmaking abilities. This list will be updated as ‘Lungu Boy’ achieves new milestones.

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Bruno Mars Breaks All-Time Spotify Monthly Listener Record For The Second Time

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Bruno Mars now commands 130 million monthly Spotify listeners, shattering the platform’s previous record.

The Grammy winner achieved this milestone following the release of his recent collaborations: ‘Die With A Smile‘ featuring Lady Gaga and his appearance on Rose’s track ‘APT’.

These new singles mark Mars’ first musical releases since his collaboration with Anderson Paak on their Grammy Album of the Year-winning project ‘An Evening With The Silk Sonic’ in 2021.

The stellar performance of these tracks has propelled him past The Weeknd’s previous record of 120 million monthly listeners.

The Weeknd had previously made history as the first artist to attract 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify. The Canadian superstar then broke his own record by reaching an impressive 120 million listeners.

As of November 13, 2024, Bruno Mars leads the Top 20 highest Spotify monthly listeners, demonstrating his enduring appeal and growing global fanbase.

His achievement reflects both the success of his recent releases and his consistent ability to connect with audiences worldwide.

The record-breaking numbers showcase the expanding reach of streaming platforms and Mars’ commanding presence in the digital music landscape.

Top 20 highest Spotify monthly listeners as of November 13, 2024.

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New Music: Reekado Banks – ‘Solo’

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In “Solo”, Reekado Banks crafts a unique sound and heartfelt lyrics that came from his journey of resilience and creativity. He connects with fans worldwide by weaving personal stories and experiences into his musical art.

First and foremost, ‘Solo’ stands as a powerful anthem about liberation from toxic relationships and self-discovery.

Subsequently, Reekado explores the thrill of breaking free from negative influences and embracing independence. As a result, the song celebrates the excitement of solo world adventures.

Through lyrics like “I’m gonna see the sunrise for Panama / Go from Maldives to Bahamas,” Reekado paints vivid pictures of freedom, travel, and life’s fresh experiences.

He masterfully balances reflections on past challenges with optimistic visions of future success, channelling these emotions into his creative process.

When Reekado declares “This time / I’m flying solo / I don’t need no baggage,” he reinforces themes of new beginnings and self-reliance. These words resonate with anyone seeking to break free from life’s constraints and start anew.

His drive to inspire pushes him to create music that touches hearts and transforms lives. Reekado transforms personal experiences into universal messages.

This allows listeners to find their own stories within his lyrics. He continues to push creative boundaries while staying true to his artistic vision.

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Burna Boy Makes Spotify History With Record-Breaking Albums

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Burna Boy has achieved another milestone by becoming the first Nigerian artist with two albums exceeding 1 billion Spotify streams. His album ‘African Giant‘ recently crossed the 1 billion stream mark, joining ‘Love, Damini‘ which commands 1.3 billion streams.

The release of ‘African Giant’ in 2019 followed Burna Boy’s global breakthrough, sparked by his viral hit single ‘YE’ from his 2018 album ‘Outside’. The album cemented Burna Boy’s position as Africa’s musical ambassador on the world stage.

‘African Giant’ produced several standout hits, with ‘On The Low’ and ‘Gbona’ earning platinum certifications in France. The album showcases other powerful tracks including ‘Anybody’, ‘Dangote’, ‘Omo’, ‘Killin Dem’ featuring Zlatan, and ‘Gum Body’ featuring Jorja Smith.

On Spotify, ‘On The Low’ leads the album’s streaming numbers with 304 million plays. ‘Gbona’ follows with 185 million streams, while ‘Anybody’ has accumulated 90 million streams.

‘Love, Damini’ stands as Burna Boy’s most commercially successful album to date. The breakout hit ‘Last Last’ dominates with 451 million Spotify streams, while ‘For Your Hand’, the collaboration between Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran, has gathered 289 million streams.

These streaming achievements strengthen Burna Boy’s position as Nigeria’s and Africa’s leading musical export. He continues to break new ground for African music on the global stage, setting records and expanding the reach of the continent’s sound worldwide.

The artist’s success demonstrates the growing global appeal of African music, with Burna Boy leading the charge in bringing Nigerian and African sounds to international audiences. His achievements pave the way for future African artists to reach similar heights on global streaming platforms.

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