Willow Smith Makes History
Willow Smith made music history by being the first member of her family to get over one billion Spotify plays with her song “Wait a Minute!” Will Smith, her father, praised her creativity and craftsmanship on Instagram as he celebrated her accomplishment.
With its infectious beat and poignant vocals, “Wait a Minute!” from Willow’s 2015 debut album “Ardipithecus,” has become a global hit. The HereRightNow dance challenge on TikTok in 2019 is credited with making “Wait a Minute!” a global sensation, and it is linked to the rise in streams. The song’s status as a modern classic was cemented in 2022 with the release of a faster remix.
With the success of her song “Whip My Hair,” which she released in 2010, Willow launched her musical career at the age of nine. Being the youngest artist to sign with Roc Nation, which is owned by Jay-Z, she became the starting point for her career’s ongoing development and artistic discovery.
Actor and musician Will Smith took to Instagram to show his joy in Willow’s incredible accomplishment. Noting her exceptional achievement within the family, he congratulated her on “Wait a Minute!”‘s billion views. The Smith family is well-known in Hollywood, and Jaden, Willow’s brother, is also well-known in the music industry. With nearly 400 million Spotify plays, his song “Icon” from the album “SYRE” demonstrates the siblings’ commitment to their profession.
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Songs from Will Smith’s 1997 album “Big Willie Style” have received over 300 million listens apiece, demonstrating his significant influence in the music industry. The family’s accomplishments demonstrate their commitment to their craft and the depth of their creative vision.
Willow Smith Makes History