
fun. and Janelle Monáe‘s “We Are Young” has reached 1 billion streams on Spotify.
In a social media post on Monday, September 18, Spotify shares, “[fun.] and [Monae]’s youth anthem is the newest entry in the #BillionsClub canon.”
Hitting 1 billions streams on Spotify is the latest accomplishment for the well-decorated “We Are Young,” which was certified Diamond by the RIAA in 2019 and reached 1 billion YouTube views in 2022.
“We Are Young” was a single off fun.’s 2012 album, Some Nights, which also spawned hits in the title track and “Carry On.” The trio — made up of Nate Ruess, Jack Antonoff and Andrew Dost — never released a follow-up album and has remained on hiatus since 2015.
Ruess has since launched a solo career, while Antonoff started the band Bleachers and has become one today’s most in-demand producers, working with artists including Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Rey and St. Vincent.
Copyright © 2023, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Related Posts
Todd Haynes talks about his film ‘May December’ as it opens the New York Film Festival
September 29, 2023
François Duhamel / Courtesy of NetflixThe 61st New York Film Festival officially begins Friday with…
*NSYNC reunion: Lance Bass is overwhelmed with gratitude, Justin Timberlake has a rude suggestion
September 29, 2023
John Shearer/Getty Images for MTVIt's finally happened: There's a new *NSYNC song out in the world.…
‘Saw X’ scene had so much screaming, the cops reportedly showed up at an editor’s door
September 29, 2023
LionsgateSo how intense is the new Saw X? Well, according to director Kevin Greutert, while the…
Music notes: Jonas Brothers, Pink and more
September 29, 2023
The Jonas Brothers – Nick, Joe and Kevin – wished a happy birthday to the “bonus Jonas,” their…
With the writers strike resolved, Marvel Studios reportedly getting ready to work on ‘X-Men’
September 29, 2023
Marvel StudiosThe uncanny X-Men have faced innumerable foes over the years, but the mutants were…
Pink cancels Friday show in Texas: “So deeply sorry”
September 29, 2023
RCAPink is sick. The star took to Instagram on Friday, September 29, to tell fans she won't be able…
Heavy rains and flooding shut down SAG-AFTRA picket lines and more in New York City
September 29, 2023
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesTorrential rains are wreaking havoc in New York City Friday, and they've…
Christina Aguilera plans musical based on ‘Burlesque’ film
September 29, 2023
Anita Bugge/WireImageBack in 2010, Christina Aguilera and Cher co-starred in the movie Burlesque —…