« 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.
