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Jungkook ‘Seven’ Becomes First K-Pop Solo Song to Hit 2.5 Billion Streams
Jungkook, the globally celebrated BTS member, has reached a remarkable milestone with his solo hit “Seven.” Released on July 14, 2023, and featuring American rapper Latto, the track has now surpassed 2.5 billion streams on Spotify. This makes it the first K-pop solo song to achieve this record.
“Seven” is a romantic garage pop song that captures the feeling of wanting to spend every day of the week with someone special. Its catchy tune and relatable lyrics struck a chord with fans worldwide, and this has helped the song top music charts in multiple countries. The song debuted at number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Global 200.
The song also set a record on Spotify as the fastest track to reach 1 billion streams, accomplishing this feat in just 108 days.
Beyond streaming numbers, “Seven” has gained massive international success, topping charts in over 50 countries including India, Malaysia, and Singapore. It has also been featured on numerous year-end “Best of” lists.
As of August 2025, Jungkook’s solo streams have exceeded 9.4 billion, the highest for any K-pop solo artist. His debut solo album, “Golden,” released in November 2023, continues to perform strongly, with its combined streams approaching 6 billion.
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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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