IShowSpeed surpasses KSI and Ice Spice in monthly listeners on Spotify
YouTube star Darren "IShowSpeed" has surpassed fellow streamer and rapper KSI in terms of monthly listeners on Spotify. The jump can be attributed to the success of his latest single, "World Cup."
Not only has Speed surpassed his friend and YouTube rival, but he also has more monthly listeners than "Munch" rapper Ice Spice despite having a shorter discography.
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It is no coincidence that his monthly Spotify listeners have increased during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His song dedicated to the tournament has been a runaway success, becoming one of his most popular songs in under a month.
In November 2022, IShowSpeed released his new single, "World Cup," in preparation for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The song has become one of his biggest hits, receiving over 42 million views on YouTube and 21 million listens on Spotify in just over a month.
In comparison, Speed's number one song, "Shake," has over 157 million views on YouTube and 35 million on Spotify. "Shake" was released in November 2021, nearly a year before "World Cup." While one could argue against the staying power of a song dedicated to a sporting event, it is currently on pace to be his most successful track yet.
"World Cup" has also surpassed official FIFA World Cup songs, having more views than the official theme of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and "Light the Sky" combined. This puts IShowSpeed's single in closer company with Nicki Minaj's "Tukoh Taka" and Jung Kook's "Dreamers" World Cup themes.
KSI, Speed's friend and fellow YouTuber, has been making music for a bit longer. His first single, "Lamborghini," was released in March 2015. The debut song charted at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, setting the stage for a rap career that is still ongoing.
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