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BTS V's (Kim Taehyung) debut album 'Layover' hits 2 BILLION streams on Spotify

Posted by YeontanNews124,519 pts Sunday, October 27, 2024 9,347

Kim Taehyung, aka V of BTS, hits a new major streaming milestone.


Taehyung's debut album, Layover, has now earned over 2 billion streams on Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform.

Released on September 8, 2023, the six-track EP masterfully combines classic influences with a contemporary sound, while showcasing Taehyung's distinctive vocal style. Layover bring together elements of jazz, lo-fi, and R&B, blending genres that highlight his versatility as an artist.

Layover was met with critical acclaim and critics lauded Taehyung’s willingness to diverge from his group's signature style, embracing a unique sound that stands apart from current trends.

Publications such as NME, Associated Press, Billboard, TimeOut, Consequence of Sound, and more named Layover and its tracks as some of the top releases of 2023, solidifying Taehyung’s influence as a solo artist.

Fans on X (formerly Twitter) celebrated this huge milestone with congratulatory messages.

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