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In a monumental achievement, The Weeknd's smash-hit single 'Blinding Lights' has etched its name in the annals of music history by becoming the first song to surpass an unprecedented 4 billion streams on the global music streaming platform, Spotify.

The Weeknd's 'Blinding Light' sets new Spotify streaming record | Pulse Nigeria

Adeayo Adebiyi

<h2>In a monumental achievement, The Weeknd's smash-hit single&nbsp;<em>'Blinding Lights'&nbsp;</em>has etched its name in the annals of music history by becoming the first song to surpass an unprecedented 4 billion streams on the global music streaming platform, Spotify.</h2>

<p>Since its release in 2020 as part of the song on the<strong><em>&nbsp;'After Hours'</em></strong>&nbsp;album, "Blinding Lights" has emerged as a cultural phenomenon, captivating listeners worldwide with its infectious beats, evocative lyrics, and The Weeknd's soulful vocals.</p>

<p>The song's success has been nothing short of meteoric, solidifying its status as a modern classic and The Weeknd's place as one of the best-selling artists of all time.</p>

<p>The accompanying music video for&nbsp;<em>'Blinding Lights'</em>&nbsp;has also played a significant role in the song's success. The video fashioned after The Joker aesthetics which was The Weeknd's persona for the <strong><em>'After Hours' </em></strong>album has surpassed 780 million views on YouTube.</p>

<p>In 2023, The Canadian megastar's<strong><em>&nbsp;"The After Hour Till Dawn Tour"</em></strong>&nbsp;saw him break Michael Jackson's record for the <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/the-weeknds-after-hours-till-dawn-sets-new-grossing-record/g3gnhc4">highest-grossing tour by a black artist</a>.</p>

<p>As the first song to surpass 4 billion streams on Spotify, <em>'Blinding Lights'</em> continues to extend its record as the most streamed song on the platform even as The Weeknd retains his crown as the<a href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/the-weeknd-declared-the-most-popular-artist-in-the-world-by-guiness-world-record/skqxqe3"> artist with the most Spotify monthly listeners</a>.</p>

The Weeknd's "After Hours" is an elaborate character study with impeccable production.

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The Weeknd's 'Blinding Light' sets new Spotify streaming record

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