What's Happening?
Avicii's 2013 track 'Wake Me Up' has reached a significant milestone by surpassing three billion streams on Spotify. This achievement places the song among an exclusive group of only 51 tracks that have reached this level of streaming success. 'Wake Me Up' was a groundbreaking EDM/country crossover hit that initially faced criticism from dance music fans but went on to become a defining track of the EDM era. The song, featuring vocals by Aloe Blacc, spent 54 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and 26 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. It was the first song in Spotify's history to reach 200 million streams in 2014 and two billion streams in 2023, making Avicii the first Swedish artist to achieve such a feat on the platform.
Why It's Important?
The
milestone achieved by 'Wake Me Up' underscores the enduring popularity and influence of Avicii's music, even years after his passing. It highlights the song's role in shaping the EDM genre and its crossover appeal to a broader audience. The track's success on Spotify reflects the changing landscape of music consumption, where streaming platforms play a crucial role in an artist's reach and legacy. This achievement also emphasizes the potential for EDM tracks to achieve mainstream success and longevity, influencing future artists and producers in the genre.
