Arijit Singh becomes 3rd most followed artist on Spotify, beating Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift
Arijit beats Taylor Swift and Drake to climb up to the third most followed artist on spotify. (Photo: Getty Images)
Indian singer Arijit Singh has secured a historic feat for the country by becoming the third most followed artist on Spotify, beating the likes of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Drake, etc.
What
Playback singer Arijit Singh has been a constant and popular name in the Indian movie-song scene and according to Spotify, the singer has acheieved a historic feat as an Indian artist.
Arijit has surpassed international stars Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, establishing himself as the third most popular artist on Spotify. This accomplishment underscores Arijit's skill and the overwhelming affection and backing he's garnered from his fan base.
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Arijit has outperformed notable musicians such as Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Drake, The Weekend, Rihanna, and Adele, among numerous other accomplished artists.
Who is number one?
According to this year’s stats, currently, the most followed artist on spotify is Ed Sheeran, followed by Ariana Grande in second position.
Indian playback singer Arijit Singh has become the first ever Indian artist to achieve the third position on the Spotify most followed chart.
Quite a feat for Arijit
Some might say that this feat is because of the endless musical hits that Arijit has given Indian music and cinema, across industries over the years.
A song from the singer has become a staple in each and every big-scale movie from Bollywood. It is safe to say that this has helped his fanbase grow stronger than ever, leading him to achieve this phenomenal feat.
Arijit Singh, renowned for tracks like Dil Sambhal Zara and Tum Hi Ho, has delivered innumerable popular melodies. He secured the position of the highest streamed Indian artist and the most popular Asian soloist on Spotify's rankings for 2020 and 2021, respectively.