{
  "id": 18149899,
  "title": "Bad Bunny Breaks His Own Spotify Record with 38 Songs Surpassing 1 Billion Streams",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/bad-bunny-breaks-his-own-spotify-record-with-38-songs-surpassing-1",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/11/04/bad-bunny-spotify-billions-club-38-songs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny has shattered his own record on Spotify by boasting 38 songs with over one billion streams each, according to recent data. The Quinn City native joined the platform's prestigious Billions Club, which celebrates tracks with exceptional streaming numbers. The addition of A Tu Merced from his 2020 album YHLQMDLG propelled Bad Bunny's tally to an impressive 38. The inclusion of the track underscores the enduring appeal of his catalog, which has managed to captivate listeners consistently across different stages of his career. The milestone further widens Bad Bunny's lead over other global music figures. The Weeknd and Drake follow with 31 and 30 songs in the Billions Club, respectively, while Taylor Swift trails behind with 29 tracks achieving the same feat. Bad Bunny's success on Spotify is not tied to a single album or era, as his diverse releases have yielded numerous streaming hits. Standout tracks like La Cancion, his collaboration with J Balvin, have amassed over 2.7 billion streams, demonstrating the artist's ability to connect with a global audience through his unique blend of urban rhythms and reggaeton elements. The latest milestone follows a rapid surge in the number of his songs entering the Billons Club. In September 2026, VeLDA, a collaboration with Dei V and Omar Courtz, pushed Bad Bunny's tally to 36 songs.",
  "summary": "Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny has reached 38 songs with more than one billion streams on Spotify, setting a new record in the platform’s Billions Club and extending his lead over other major artists. The addition of A Tu Merced, a track from his 2020 album YHLQMDLG, increased his total and further widened the gap […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}