“Despacito” means “slowly” in Spanish, but the song’s rise to the top has been anything but slow.
The song has been reigning at the top of the charts, which is quite the accomplishment for a Spanish-language tune.
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“Streaming is a connector for audiences worldwide and it has helped my music reach every corner of the planet, ” Fonsi said in a statement. “It is truly an honor that ‘Despacito’ is now the most streamed song in history.”
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This latest accomplishment means Bieber has helped to topple himself.
The previous song to hold the title was Bieber’s single “Sorry” and its associated remixes, which to date have accumulated 4.38 billion plays since 2015.
