Taylor Swift has broken Drake’s record for the biggest streaming week for an album in United States history with her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, accumulating 891.37 million streams in its first week. Additionally, she tied a chart record set by JAY-Z, landing at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 tally with 2.61 million album-equivalent units, making them both the solo artists with the most No. 1 albums in Billboard 200 history.
Taylor Swift Breaks Drake’s Streaming Record
So, you know how Drake has been reigning supreme with the biggest streaming week for an album in U.S. history? Well, hold onto your hats, folks, because Taylor Swift just swooped in and snatched that title right out from under him! With the release of her latest masterpiece, “The Tortured Poets Department,” Taylor managed to rack up a staggering 891.37 million streams in just the first week. Yes, you read that right – 891.37 million streams! Drake’s 2018 album, “Scorpion,” which held the record with 746 million streams, has now been dethroned by the queen herself.
Tying Records with JAY-Z
But that’s not all, folks! Taylor Swift didn’t just stop at breaking Drake’s record; she also managed to tie a chart record set by none other than the legendary JAY-Z. Landing at the coveted No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 tally with 2.61 million album-equivalent units, Taylor now shares the title of the solo artist with the most No. 1 albums in Billboard 200 history with JAY-Z, both boasting an impressive 14 chart-topping albums. The only act standing ahead of them is none other than The Beatles, with a whopping 19 No. 1 albums. Now that’s some elite company to be rubbing shoulders with!
Drake’s Nostalgic Throwback
Meanwhile, while Taylor Swift was busy making history, Drake took a little trip down memory lane to celebrate the eighth anniversary of his 2016 album, “Views.” The Toronto native, known for his introspective and emotional tracks, shared a series of throwback pictures on Instagram, including early art designs, promotional materials, and even a screenshot of a text from his business partner about enlisting the late Virgil Abloh for an OVO Sound Radio mix. “Views April 29,” he captioned the post, sending fans into a frenzy of nostalgia and reminiscence.
Views: A Career-Defining Project
“Views” was a pivotal moment in Drake’s career, marking his fourth studio album and debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with over a million album-equivalent sales in its first week. The album was a treasure trove of hits, including chart-toppers like “Hotline Bling,” “One Dance,” and “Controlla,” featuring collaborations with industry heavyweights like Rihanna, Future, and PARTYNEXTDOOR. During an interview around the time of its release, Drake spoke highly of “Views,” describing it as the best vocal performance of his career thus far. With its lasting impact on fans and the music industry, “Views” remains a standout project in Drake’s illustrious discography.
