“DESPACITO” RACKS UP OVER 5 BILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE

“Despacito” is officially the most watched YouTube video of all time nearly two times over!

The hit song by Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee has won over the internet, racking up over 5 billion playssince its upload on January 12, 2017. In that time, “Despacito” has become a global sensation that transcends language barriers and cultures.

Not only does “Despacito” find a way onto every dance floor, it’s being played out online by the billions. The music video with the next greatest amount of views doesn’t even come close. “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa ft. Charlie Puth is next up with a 3,495,048,113 play count.

Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” and “Gangnam Style” by Psy and “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars round out the top five most played YouTube videos, respectively.

“What’s happened with this song is just insane,” Luis Fonsi told BBC News of the massive hit that transcends cultures.

“I don’t want to use the word accident because I was trying to write a hit, but I didn’t plan for it to cross over. I just wanted to make people dance.”

Congratulations to Luis Fonsi and everyone else involved with the massive track!

5 Billion Views!!! 🔥🔥Thank you so much for your support.🙏Que viva la música latina! 🙌 Los quiero 😘🇵🇷 #RecordBreaking @DaddyYankee @ElasticPeople @UniversalMusica

Post udostępniony przez Luis Fonsi (@luisfonsi) Kwi 4, 2018 o 6:14 PDT

ALESSO PROMISES HIS BEST MUSIC IS YET TO COME [DETAILS]

Alesso fans are in for a real treat as the producer has announced plans to take his music back to where it all started.

In a recent social media post, the producer gave a huge hint to as what his next chapter might sound like, and we have reason to believe it’s progressive house-driven. The genre is certainly making a comeback, not that it ever went away. Lately it just seems DJ/producers have a newfound appreciation for the music that got them into dance music in the first place.

“The music I’m working on now is giving me so much goosebumps,” Alesso shared. “It reminds me why I started.”

Not only does Alesso intend to take his music back in time, but he promises what he’s been working on sounds better than ever. “Stay tuned for the best music I’ve ever made,” he said.

If he’s taking it way back, we can’t help but hope he’s cooking up something as nostalgic as “Calling (Lose My Mind).” Or even “Heroes (We Could Be),” which came way later but still sparks the same kind of emotion. If Alesso says this music is his best yet, it’s gotta be good! We’ll be listening!

HARDWELL & STEVE AOKI DROP NEW HIGH ENERGY BIG ROOM SINGLE – ‘ANTHEM’

Hardwell and Steve Aoki have joined forces once again for a new high energy single that is bound to make it’s way to main stages all over the world this summer. The new tune is called ‘Anthem’ and the guys truly left nothing on the table when it came to this one. They recruited Kris Kiss on vocals and he serves as a welcome break from the aggressive big room sounds that are near constant through this nearly 3-minute wild ride.

‘Anthem’ at its core is a mid-set show stopper, and what the track lacks in substance is easily made up for with its massive energy. Steve Aoki has been involved in countless projects over the last few months ranging from his rap/EDM crossover LP to a hardstyle produced alongside Carange. Now he has dipped his toes into the waters of Big Room and luckily Hardwell was there to guide the way. While ‘Anthem’ is not genre-defining original, it is a decent amount of fun. Check it out below.