January 3rd 2025.
In 2024, the talented Billie Eilish achieved a major milestone by beating out Sabrina Carpenter for the title of most streamed song on Spotify. Her song Birds of a Feather, from her third album Hit Me Hard and Soft, received a whopping 1,781,000,000 listens since its release in May. Not only was it a hit on streaming platforms, but it also reached Number Two on the official UK singles chart and Billboard’s Hot 100 in the US. The song was also nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.
Coming in at a close second was Sabrina Carpenter's infectious earworm Espresso, with just 650,000 fewer listens than Birds of a Feather. Carpenter's song topped the UK charts and was also nominated for Record Of The Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammys. In a recent interview, her co-writer, producer, and brother Finneas, revealed that he was initially hesitant about the success of Birds of a Feather. He shared that despite encouragement from friends and collaborators, he struggled to believe the song would become such a massive hit. However, every time they played it for their label and close friends, they would "freak out" and confirm its potential.
At just 23 years old, Eilish and her brother, 27, have been dominating the pop world for years. In 2022, she made history as the youngest ever headliner on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Since then, her fame has only grown, and she is now gearing up for the UK leg of her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour, with sold-out shows in Glasgow, London, and Manchester. In an interview with Vanity Fair, before she knew about her latest achievement with Birds of a Feather, Eilish shared that her year had been filled with making new friends and reconnecting with old ones. She also joked about having "a lot of good sex," before revealing in a previous interview with Variety that she is attracted to women.
Her brother and collaborator, Finneas O'Connell, also spoke about the success of Birds of a Feather in a December interview with the publication. He shared that he was unsure if the song would be a hit and was pleasantly surprised by its success. In the same interview, Eilish also unintentionally "came out" as attracted to women, which she later shared was not a deliberate choice. She explained that she had assumed people already knew and that she just wants to exist without labels or limitations.
Billie Eilish's journey to becoming a pop sensation has been filled with unexpected achievements and milestones. From topping charts and breaking records to being nominated for multiple Grammys, she has proven herself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. As she continues to make her mark, it's clear that her talent and authenticity will continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
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