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Bad Bunny Makes History with 20 Billion Spotify Streams on a Single Album

Puerto Rican global icon Bad Bunny has officially made music history, becoming the first artist ever to hit 20 billion streams on Spotify with a single album — Un Verano Sin Ti.

Released in May 2022, the album was an instant global hit, blending reggaeton, Latin trap, and Caribbean rhythms into a refreshing sound that broke boundaries. It didn’t just dominate the charts — it became a cultural moment, eventually crowned Spotify’s most-streamed album of 2022, a title it held comfortably thanks to nonstop plays worldwide.

With smash hits like “Tití Me Preguntó,” “Me Porto Bonito,” “Moscow Mule,” and “Ojitos Lindos,” the album captured hearts across continents. These tracks were instrumental in pushing the project to its historic 20 billion-stream benchmark. Bad Bunny’s massive fan base, frequent festival appearances, and strong presence on global playlists and social media helped keep the momentum alive.

This record-breaking milestone doesn’t just affirm Bad Bunny’s superstar status — it also marks a defining moment for Latin music’s rise on the world stage. It proves that music in any language can move the world when it’s genuine, bold, and full of rhythm.

As streaming continues to shape the music landscape, Un Verano Sin Ti has set a standard that will inspire generations of artists, but may be difficult for anyone to surpass any time soon.

Bad Bunny’s 2022 album “Un Verano Sin Ti” becomes the first ever album to surpass 20 BILLION streams on Spotify.  pic.twitter.com/uVInRKxUVX

— (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 17, 2025

Source: notjustok.com