Sabrina Carpenter has made music history with her latest release. The pop star’s provocative new album Man’s Best Friend has broken the record for the biggest debut by a female artist on global Spotify in 2025, pulling in an extraordinary 64.4 million streams on its first day.
The feat places Carpenter ahead of every other female artist this year, cementing her status as one of the most influential voices in pop. The milestone is particularly striking given the controversy that surrounded the album’s release. From its daring cover art to unapologetically explicit lyrics, Man’s Best Friend had already drawn both praise and criticism before fans even pressed play. Yet, the numbers speak for themselves: despite backlash, audiences are listening in record-breaking numbers.
Carpenter herself had warned that the project was not for “pearl clutchers” during a pre-release interview, describing the tracks as bold, vulnerable, and sometimes “too TMI.” That candour has clearly resonated with a global audience, especially younger fans who have been eager to embrace her fearless storytelling.
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The record-breaking debut also signals a major shift in Carpenter’s career trajectory. After scoring viral hits with her 2024 album Short n’ Sweet, she has now proven she can dominate streaming platforms at a historic level. Industry observers note that she is joining the ranks of artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Beyoncé in setting all-time benchmarks for female musicians in the digital era.
On social media, fans celebrated the achievement with hashtags like #MansBestFriend and #SabrinaSpotify dominating trends across X and TikTok. Even critics who questioned the album’s direction acknowledged that the opening day numbers were impossible to ignore.
With Man’s Best Friend, Carpenter has not only sparked conversation but also rewritten the streaming record books. The success leaves little doubt that 2025 is shaping up to be her defining year.
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