How the ‘Michael’ Movie Helped Boost This Song to Break New Records
Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean' has surpassed 3 billion streams on Spotify, becoming the first 20th-century song by a solo artist to reach this milestone. The surge in popularity is attributed to the release of the biopic 'Michael'.
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This record highlights the enduring commercial power of legacy music catalogs and the significant impact that film adaptations can have on streaming metrics.
Michael Jackson’s ‘Billie Jean’ has crossed 3 billion streams on Spotify, landing a milestone that makes history in multiple directions simultaneously. As flagged by Akhil Jackson, the 1983 classic is now the first song from the 20th century released by a solo artist to hit the mark, placing it alongside only “Every Breath You Take” by The Police and “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen as the third 20th century song of any kind to have ever reached that threshold on the platform.
The article provides objective data and industry statistics regarding streaming milestones without subjective commentary.
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