Rihanna’s Debut Single “Pon de Replay” Hits 1 Billion Streams, Becomes Her 18th Song to Reach the Milestone
Rihanna continues to prove her enduring power in music as her debut single, Pon de Replay, has officially surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.
The 2005 dancehall-pop hit now marks the 18th song in her catalog to enter Spotify’s Billions Club, highlighting her unmatched streaming dominance.
Released when she was just 17, Pon de Replay introduced the world to the then-teenage Barbadian singer.
Its infectious Caribbean rhythms and catchy chorus propelled the song to number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and laid the foundation for her record-breaking career.
The milestone is especially notable because it comes nearly a decade after her last studio album, Anti (2016).
Despite no new albums in recent years, Rihanna’s music continues to thrive thanks to devoted fans, viral moments, and playlist rotations that keep her classics alive.
Rihanna’s 18 Spotify billion-stream tracks span her career from early hits to major collaborations:
1. Diamonds (2012)
2. We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris, 2011)
3. Stay (feat. Mikky Ekko, 2012)
4. Umbrella (feat. Jay-Z, 2007)
5. Work (feat. Drake, 2016)
6. Needed Me (2016)
7. Love on the Brain (2016)
8. This Is What You Came For (Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna, 2016)
9. FourFiveSeconds (with Kanye West & Paul McCartney, 2015)
10. Love the Way You Lie (Eminem feat. Rihanna, 2010)
11. Don’t Stop the Music (2007)
12. Only Girl (In the World) (2010)
13. S&M (2010)
14. Where Have You Been (2011)
15. Wild Thoughts (DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller, 2017)
16. The Monster (Eminem feat. Rihanna, 2013)
17. What’s My Name? (feat. Drake, 2010)
18. Pon de Replay (2005)
The achievement cements Rihanna’s legacy as one of the most streamed female artistes of all time.
Her catalog spans pop, R&B, dancehall, and more, appealing to multiple generations of listeners.
Even without new releases, her influence remains strong, proving that some hits truly stand the test of time.
Pon de Replay’s milestone is a reminder of where it all began for a global superstar whose music continues to resonate around the world.
