Arijit Singh Sets Spotify Record with 151 Million Followers, Beats International Icons
In a remarkable achievement for Indian music, singer Arijit Singh has become the most followed artist on the global music streaming platform Spotify. With an impressive 151 million followers, he has edged past international pop superstars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, who hold the second and third spots respectively.
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Taylor Swift, a dominant force in pop music, currently has 139.6 million followers, while Ed Sheeran, who recently released his India-inspired track ‘Sapphire,’ follows with 121 million. The data was compiled and released by analytics platforms Chartmasters and Volt.fm, known for their in-depth analysis of artists’ commercial success and streaming popularity.
Rising stars Billie Eilish and The Weeknd also feature prominently in the list, with 114 million and 107.3 million followers respectively. Other global icons like Ariana Grande (105.9 million), Eminem (101.7 million), Drake (99.7 million), Bad Bunny (97.3 million), and Justin Bieber (83.1 million) complete the top ten.
Among Indian artists, A R Rahman stands out at 14th place with 65.6 million followers. Other notable mentions include music director Pritam at 21st with 53.4 million followers and popular singer Neha Kakkar at 25th with 48.5 million followers.
The list also pays homage to legendary Indian playback singers, with late icons Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar ranked 100th and 144th, boasting 22 million and 16 million followers respectively, highlighting their enduring legacy in the digital age.
This milestone for Arijit Singh reflects his immense popularity not only in India but across the globe, showcasing the growing influence of Indian music on international platforms.
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