Drake Achieves Unprecedented Spotify Milestone With 300 Songs Over 100 Million Streams
On February 17, 2026, Canadian superstar Drake made Spotify history by becoming the first artist ever to have 300 songs surpass 100 million streams on the platform. This monumental achievement extends his existing records and cements his position as the commercial heavyweight of the streaming era.
The milestone was reached when 'Mine,' his collaboration with Beyoncé, crossed the 100 million stream threshold. Drake now leads a distinguished list of streaming giants including Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd, and Justin Bieber, who trail significantly behind in this particular metric.
The Anatomy of Streaming Dominance
Reaching 300 songs above 100 million streams represents more than just commercial success—it demonstrates compounding quality, sustained audience engagement, and strategic catalog management. Drake's catalog contains some of the most significant rap records of the streaming era, and his consistent output ensures he remains a commercial behemoth who understands audience preferences.
Spotify has become Drake's primary platform for dominance, as he also holds the record for most songs surpassing 1 billion streams. This latest achievement isn't driven by isolated hits but reflects comprehensive catalog depth across his entire discography.
While 'One Dance' has exceeded 4 billion streams and 'God's Plan' remains one of Spotify's biggest rap records, the 300-song milestone showcases sustained listening across albums, features, and older releases rather than just global smashes.
Catalog Longevity and Daily Performance
Drake's streaming success spans nearly two decades, with tracks from 2011's Take Care continuing to contribute significantly to his totals. The title track 'Take Care' itself has surpassed 700 million streams, while newer releases like 2025's 'NOKIA' with PARTYNEXTDOOR have already crossed 500 million streams.
Even years after their release, songs like 'Nonstop' and 'Jimmy Cooks' maintain impressive daily averages of over 200,000 streams each. This consistent performance across eras demonstrates how streaming numbers have become the modern industry's primary ranking system.
"First-week sales still matter, but daily listening reveals what audiences actually play, and Drake's catalog performs consistently across different eras," notes industry analysis. His older albums including Views (2016), Scorpion (2018), and Certified Lover Boy (2021) each continue to average over 2 million streams daily, showing no signs of fading relevance.
The Strategy Behind Sustained Success
Drake's approach differs from many artists who experience career-defining moments tied to specific album cycles. His strategy forces each project to feed the next, creating a continuous cycle of engagement. The artist's blend of rap, R&B, and pop allows his music to fit multiple playlist categories, keeping older records in circulation while new releases debut strongly.
Collaboration has been central to this strategy, with Drake's feature verses often becoming high-performing tracks that expand his streaming footprint over time. Streaming platforms reward repeat listening, and frequent releases maintain visibility while larger tracklists expand streaming potential.
Remarkably, Drake didn't release a solo studio album in 2025, yet in just the first 20 days of 2026 alone, his catalog added 1 billion streams—largely driven by existing material. This demonstrates how streaming rewards consistency over short bursts of activity.
Looking Ahead: The ICEMAN Album
Drake's upcoming solo album ICEMAN, expected in 2026 via OVO Sound and Republic Records, features confirmed producers including Tay Keith and Oz. The project follows his 2025 collaborative release Some Sexy Songs 4 U and marks his first full-length solo effort since 2023's For All The Dogs.
Industry observers note that if released this year, additional tracks from ICEMAN could push Drake's 100-million-song tally even higher. For now, the 300-song milestone reflects nearly two decades of sustained global listening that few artists have matched in scale or duration.
In a streaming-driven music industry where daily performance determines long-term success, Drake's achievement represents a level of catalog depth and audience loyalty that remains difficult to replicate. His ability to maintain daily global listening demand at this scale for over a decade sets a new benchmark for streaming era success.
