Mariah Carey has just reached another massive milestone in her long music career. Her hit 2009 song "Obsessed" has officially passed one billion streams on Spotify. This incredible accomplishment proves that her non-holiday catalog is just as powerful as her seasonal hits.
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With this major milestone, Mariah Carey makes history once again. She is now officially the very first artist who debuted before the year 2000 to have both a holiday song and a non-holiday song reach over one billion streams on Spotify.
Her famous holiday anthem, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," was the first of her tracks to break the one-billion barrier. That beloved seasonal hit has even gone on to pass two billion total streams over the years. Now, "Obsessed" gives her a second entry in the exclusive billion-stream club.
The hit track "Obsessed" was first released in the summer of 2009 as the lead single for her twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. The catchy R&B track was written and produced alongside famous hitmakers The-Dream and Tricky Stewart.
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Upon its initial release, the song quickly became a fan favorite and a major radio success. It climbed high on music charts across the world and landed inside the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The music video for the song also became a huge pop culture moment. In the video, Mariah played multiple roles, including a funny and memorable disguise where she dressed up as a pushy stalker following her around the city.
Over the past few years, the song has enjoyed a massive resurgence among younger listeners. Thanks to viral dance challenges and sound trends on social media apps like TikTok, a whole new generation discovered the track's clever lyrics and infectious beat.
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The continuous stream of daily plays has helped the track maintain steady growth for over a decade. While many older songs fade from popular playlists over time, Mariah's classic hits continue to find new audiences every single day.
This latest record cements Mariah Carey's status as a legendary figure in modern music history. She continues to prove that her incredible voice and timeless songwriting can easily cross generations and transition smoothly into the modern digital streaming era.
What is your absolute favorite lyric or moment from "Obsessed"? Do you prefer her iconic holiday classics or her legendary R&B hits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below, and make sure to share this exciting news with all of your music-loving friends!
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