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Rosé Becomes Fastest K-pop Artist to Reach 2 Billion Views on YouTube with “APT.”
Rosé, a member of BLACKPINK, has reached a historic milestone in K-pop. Her music video for “APT.,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, has become the fastest K-pop MV to hit 2 billion views on YouTube. Released on October 18, 2024, it achieved this record in just 335 days, surpassing BTS’s “Dynamite.”
“APT.” is an energetic pop-punk track inspired by a Korean drinking game. The music video is co-directed by Rosé and Bruno Mars alongside Daniel Ramos. It shows the duo performing in a playful garage band setup, with matching leather jackets and a bright pink backdrop. Its casual and fun vibe sets it apart from the usual polished K-pop visuals.
Earlier, Rosé became the first K-pop artist to win the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year with “APT.” The song also topped the Billboard Global (excluding U.S.) chart for 15 weeks and surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming one of the fastest songs ever to reach that milestone.
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Fans React as Wizkid Joins Burna Boy–DJ Tunez Drama
Nigerian singer Wizkid has reacted to the reported clash between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez.
Wizkid took to social media to mock Burna Boy, making controversial remarks and referencing Sean Diddy Combs.
His comments have since sparked reactions online, with fans divided over the ongoing tension between the artists.
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Moses Bliss Apologises After Graphic Design Backlash
Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss has reacted to the public backlash he faced following a request he made to graphic designers.
It can be noted that the singer took to social media asking for a graphic designer to create a flyer, which later turned into a challenge that many criticised, stating it undervalued creatives.
Moses Bliss has now issued an apology, saying “I sincerely apologize to every graphic designer who felt disrespected or undervalued… that was never my intention.”
He added “The goal was to give creatives a platform to showcase their work, not to undermine their value.”
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Is AI Replacing Artists? DJ Neptune Shares Concerns
Nigerian DJ, DJ Neptune has expressed concern about the growing influence of artificial intelligence in the music industry and how it could affect jobs.
It can be noted that similar concerns have previously been raised online, especially on platforms like Twitter, where many fear AI could replace artists and producers.
He wrote “AI is quietly about to retire the entire music production and mastering industry. I have seen scary things tonight. God help all of us in this ecosystem.”
He further shared how advanced AI tools are already capable of producing high-quality music, raising questions about the future of human creativity in the industry.
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