In the age of digital music, streaming platforms like Spotify have revolutionized the way we consume music, creating new benchmarks for success. Among these milestones, reaching one billion streams for an album stands out as a true testament to an artist’s global appeal and cultural impact. Achieving such a feat requires not only a loyal fanbase but also music that resonates universally, transcending genres and languages. Over the years, several artists have managed to accomplish this milestone, and some have done so at record-breaking speeds.
Recently, Bad Bunny’s sixth album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, joined this exclusive club, shattering his own record for the fastest album by a male artist to reach one billion streams. Accomplished in just 13 days, this achievement underscores the Puerto Rican superstar’s unmatched dominance in the streaming era. With standout tracks like “DtMF” and “BAILE INoLVIDABLE” consistently occupying Spotify’s top charts, Bad Bunny continues to redefine success in the music industry. In addition, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, became the second fastest album to hit 1 billion streams (8 days).
Below, we take a closer look at the fastest albums to hit one billion streams.
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Scorpion (2018) — Drake
Days: 18
Un Verano Sin Ti (2022) — Bad Bunny
Days: 14
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (2025) — Bad Bunny
Days: 13
Midnights (2022) — Taylor Swift
Days: 10
The Life of a Showgirl (2025) — Taylor Swift
Days: 8
The Tortured Poets Department (2024) — Taylor Swift
Days: 6
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