That Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's song " Despacito " has been a huge success is no mystery or surprise to anyone. It is the most played song in history through streaming platforms, according to data provided by the record label Universal .
Justin Bieber's remix was also not far behind. The latter and the original song together surpassed 4.6 billion plays on various streaming services around the world, the company said in a statement.
This figure thus surpasses the record achieved by Justin Bieber himself with the song 'Sorry' , with 4.38 billion plays. "Streaming is a connector for audiences around the world and has helped my music reach every corner of the planet. It is truly an honour that 'Despacito' is now the most streamed song in history," said singer Luis Fonsi.
In addition, from Universal Music Group, CEO Lucian Grainge has highlighted that Luis bahrain phone number Fonsi "already has the undisputed and biggest song of the year ." The executive has added that "streaming has opened the possibility that a song with a different rhythm, from a different culture and in a different language can become a gigantic success all over the world."
The song continues to sweep through all the clubs around the world, becoming this year the first Spanish-language song to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States since the song 'Macarena' by Los del Río in 1996.
"Despacito," a hit that continues to sweep clubs around the world, also became this year the first Spanish-language song to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States since the song "Macarena" by the Spanish duo Los del Río in 1996.