Who else has done this? Shakira joins Spotify's 100 million club

Streaming giant celebrates global music icon after landmark audience figure cements unmatched international influence

Shakira has added another historic achievement to her remarkable career by becoming the first female Latin artist ever to surpass 100 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

The milestone further cements the Colombian superstar's position as one of the most streamed and influential musicians in the world. Spotify's monthly listener metric measures the number of unique users who have listened to an artist over the previous 28 days, making it one of the clearest indicators of an artist's current global reach.

The achievement places Shakira in an elite group of performers who have crossed the 100 million monthly listener mark on the platform. It also marks another major chapter in a career that has already spanned more than three decades and produced numerous international hits across both Spanish and English language markets.

Shakira's recent streaming success has been driven by a combination of her extensive catalogue and a string of hugely successful newer releases. Songs including "Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53", "TQG" with Karol G, "Monotonía" with Ozuna and "Soltera" have attracted hundreds of millions of streams while introducing her music to new audiences. Classic hits such as "Hips Don't Lie", "Whenever, Wherever", "Waka Waka", "La Tortura", "She Wolf" and "Can't Remember to Forget You" also continue to generate significant daily streams.

The singer has experienced a remarkable commercial resurgence in recent years, proving that her appeal extends across multiple generations. Rather than relying solely on nostalgia, Shakira has consistently delivered new music that resonates with listeners while her earlier catalogue continues to perform strongly on streaming platforms.

The milestone also arrives during a successful period for the singer's live career. Her LAS MUJERES YA NO LLORAN WORLD TOUR has drawn strong demand across multiple countries, reflecting the same worldwide popularity seen in her streaming figures. The combination of sold out performances and sustained digital success has reinforced her status as one of Latin music's biggest global ambassadors.

Throughout her career, Shakira has broken numerous barriers for Latin artists in the international music industry. After emerging in the 1990s with Spanish language albums, she successfully transitioned into the English language market with Laundry Service, introducing her music to millions of new listeners. Since then, she has balanced releases in both languages while maintaining worldwide commercial success.

Her latest Spotify record is another example of that lasting crossover appeal. Few artists have managed to remain culturally relevant across multiple decades while continuing to attract younger audiences discovering their music through streaming services.

Reaching 100 million monthly listeners is particularly significant because it reflects sustained listening activity rather than a single viral moment. It demonstrates that listeners around the world are engaging with music from every stage of Shakira's catalogue, from her earliest recordings to her latest releases.

With this latest achievement, Shakira has once again secured her place in music history.