“Die With A Smile” Breaks Spotify's 1 Billion Record

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars's standalone single, “Die With A Smile,” has set a new Spotify record as the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' "Die With A Smile" officially becomes the fastest song to surpass 1 billion streams in Spotify history. pic.twitter.com/XEkv3QbALj

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This powerful collaboration between two of the biggest names in pop music has captivated audiences worldwide, reaching the billion-stream milestone in an astounding 96 days. This milestone marks Lady Gaga’s 7th and Bruno Mars’s 16th song to achieve over a billion streams on the platform, a testament to their enduring popularity and influence.

Lady Gaga's songs with over 1 Billion streams on Spotify:

1. Shallow (2.58B)
2. Poker Face (1.44B)
3. Always Remember Us This Way (1.40B)
4. Bad Romance (1.35B)
5. Just Dance (1.18B)
6. Rain On Me (1.10B)
7. Die With A Smile (1B)

This single marks the first time Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars have worked together, combining Gaga's powerhouse vocals and Mars’s signature blend of soul and pop. The artists expressed that the song’s message of finding strength and joy, even in difficult times, felt meaningful to them, and that message resonated deeply with fans. Gaga and Mars’s collaboration combines their distinctive styles to create an unforgettable, heartfelt, and timeless track.

"Die With A Smile" has not only shattered streaming records but has also garnered two nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Duo/Group Performance." The track was a commercial powerhouse, reaching number two on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, while topping the charts in over 18 countries. It reigned atop the Billboard Global 200 for several consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running song of 2024 on the chart. The song also achieved Platinum certification in multiple countries. Its music video has captivated audiences, amassing over 300 million views on YouTube and showcasing the song’s profound emotional impact and stunning visuals.

The success of “Die With A Smile” marks a high point in both Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars's careers, as they continue to break boundaries and inspire audiences. With the 2025 Grammys approaching, fans are eager to see how the song will fare, as it has already solidified its place as one of the most successful pop collaborations of all time.

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