In today’s ever-changing music industry scene, women are standing tall alongside great male performers like never before. Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Nicki Minaj have dominated the charts for years, influencing the music industry. Dua Lipa has made history by being the first female artist to have four songs reach two billion Spotify streams. Recently, Levitating became her fourth tune to reach this milestone.
Dua Lipa breaks the Spotify record
Lipa has an outstanding catalog of songs with over a billion streams, including chart-toppers like Don’t Start Now (2,512,405,872 streams), One Kiss (2,075,920,299 streams), New Rules (2,035,524,550 streams), and Levitating (with DaBaby), which recently passed the 2 billion mark.
As of December 2023, Spotify stated that Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Dua Lipa have numerous songs with over 2 billion streams. However, as of March 2024, Dua Lipa is the only female artist with four tracks that have surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify.
Dua Lipa’s 2024 Comeback with Training Season
Lipa began the Grammy season with her new song Training Season, followed by her latest hit Houdini, which was released in November and had a psychedelic effect. In between these two songs, she sang a little excerpt from her song Dance the Night, which received two Grammy nominations. In between the two songs, she performed a brief line from her Barbie song Dance the Night, which was nominated for two Grammys.
About Dua Lipa
Born in London to Albanian parents, Dua Lipa began singing at a young age. She began sharing her covers on YouTube. Her breakout single, New Rules, became a global phenomenon, propelling her to international fame. Known for her unique combination of pop R&B, and dance music, Lipa has earned numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. She is recognized for her husky voice and music that blends influences from various eras, including 1970s disco, 1980s pop, and 1990s club music.