The Puerto Rican reggaeton artist Don Omar excitedly shared on his social media that his iconic song "Dile" has surpassed the milestone of one billion streams on Spotify, thus entering the exclusive "Billion's Club" of the platform.
In his post, the artist expressed: "The song that I once doubted and almost rejected now surpasses ONE BILLION streams on @spotify. 21 years after its release, and thanks to you all, Dile joins the Billion's Club. I will never tire of thanking you for all your support over the years. Can you imagine a world without this hit?".
The announcement was accompanied by a video in which Don Omar recounted the story behind the song, admitting that he initially did not have faith in the track
"It was one of those songs that no one expected, not even me. I remember that when I was making the album, I told people that I didn't want to do it, that I didn't like the song, and everyone told me it was a great song and didn't understand why I didn't want to include it. And 21 years later, if I hadn't included it, I would have made a huge mistake. 'Dile' is insane. It's a song that I look forward to singing at concerts and I enjoy it from start to finish. As soon as the first chords play, everyone is going to dance," he commented to his fans.
The post received hundreds of reactions, especially that of the Cuban singer Randy Malcom, a member of Gente de Zona, who commented: "That was crazy in Cuba, I love you, my brother."
"Dile," released in 2003 as part of the album "The Last Don," marked a turning point in Don Omar's career and in the history of reggaeton. Its blend of infectious rhythms and romantic lyrics made it a global hit that remains relevant more than two decades later.
With this achievement, Don Omar reaffirms his legacy as one of the pioneers of urban music and demonstrates that his successes transcend generations.
Frequently asked questions about Don Omar and his song "Dile"
Which song by Don Omar has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify?
The song "Dile" by Don Omar has surpassed the milestone of one billion streams on Spotify. This achievement places it in the exclusive "Billion's Club" of the platform, highlighting its ongoing success more than two decades after its release.
Why did Don Omar almost reject the song "Dile"?
Initially, Don Omar did not have faith in the song "Dile" and considered not including it in his album "The Last Don". He himself admitted that he doubted its potential and nearly rejected it. However, the support from his team led him to reconsider, resulting in one of his biggest hits.
How was the song "Dile" received in Cuba?
The song "Dile" had a significant impact in Cuba, where it was described as "crazy". Cuban singer Randy Malcom from Gente de Zona commented on its success and popularity on the island. This recognition highlights the international and cultural reach of the song.
What has been the impact of "Dile" on Don Omar's career?
"Dile" marked a turning point in Don Omar's career and in the history of reggaeton. Released in 2003, the song has endured over the years, establishing Don Omar as one of the pioneers of the urban genre and demonstrating that his music remains relevant to new generations.
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