Nearly a decade after its release, One Dance is still souring.
The global hit by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla has officially surpassed 4 billion streams on Spotify, placing it as the 8th most-streamed song of all time on the platform. In an era where hits come and go at algorithm speed, One Dance stands as a rare example of music that refuses to age.
This milestone isn’t just a streaming achievement. It’s a cultural marker, one that highlights the early global rise of Afrobeats, the power of cross-continental collaboration, and the changing definition of longevity in modern music.
Released in 2016 as part of Drake’s Views album, One Dance was already rewriting the rulebook before streaming milestones became commonplace.
The track:
- Became Spotify’s first song to reach 1 billion streams
- Topped charts across North America, Europe, Africa, and beyond
- Maintained a dominant presence in playlists years after its peak chart run
Most songs struggle to remain relevant beyond a single album cycle. Reaching 4 billion streams signals something far more significant.
Only a handful of tracks in Spotify’s history have crossed this threshold, placing One Dance firmly among the most influential records of the streaming era.
For Wizkid, One Dance remains a defining global moment. While he was already a superstar in Nigeria and across Africa, the song introduced his sound to mainstream Western audiences at scale. It arrived before Afrobeats became a global industry buzzword, a time when African music was still fighting for space on international charts.
Kyla’s sampled vocals from Do You Mind form the emotional backbone of One Dance. While she often receives less public recognition, her contribution remains central to the song’s identity.
As Drake continues to dominate global streaming, and Wizkid expands his international footprint, One Dance remains a defining checkpoint in both their career; a reminder of what happens when timing, culture, and creativity align.