Avicii ‘s “Wake Me Up” Achieves Remarkable Two-Billion Streams Milestone on Spotify

Avicii ‘s enduring musical legacy reaches new heights as his iconic hit “Wake Me Up” enters Spotify‘s ultra-exclusive two-billion streams club. The news was shared by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek through a tweet, underscoring the significance of Avicii becoming the first Swedish artist to achieve this remarkable feat.

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“Wake Me Up,” featuring Aloe Blacc, made its memorable debut during Avicii’s performance at the 2013 Ultra Music Festival. Despite initially evoking mixed reactions from the audience due to its innovative fusion of bluegrass and dance music, the track has persevered and proven its timeless appeal.

A decade after its release, “Wake Me Up” has solidified its status as a dance music classic. Its journey to becoming Spotify’s most-streamed song was marked by its achievement in February 2014, marking a historic moment in the music streaming landscape. The track’s enduring popularity earned it the prestigious Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting the sale of over 10 million certified units. This remarkable accolade further established “Wake Me Up” as a pinnacle of achievement within the dance and electronic music domain.

Daniel Ek highlighted the milestone significance by noting that Avicii is the first Swedish artist to cross the two-billion streams threshold on Spotify. As of April 2023, “Wake Me Up” continues to captivate listeners, holding a prominent position as the 41st most-streamed song across the entire Spotify platform.

The achievement is a testament to Avicii’s extraordinary impact on the music world, with “Wake Me Up” etching its place as an unforgettable anthem that transcends generations.

Some big news today. “Wake Me Up” by Avicii is the first song by a Swedish artist to break 2B streams on Spotify.

It’s so amazing to see Avicii’s influence and remarkable work continuing to bring joy to so many around the world.

Kudos to @AshPournouri for believing before… pic.twitter.com/gVuLeRA9Uw

— Daniel Ek (@eldsjal) August 20, 2023