Stromae has officially become the first Belgian artist to join the exclusive billion-views club on YouTube with his iconic hit "Papaoutai."
The timing of this achievement coincides with the 10th anniversary of Stromae's legendary album, "Racine Carrée," which is also being celebrated with the release of a limited collector's edition.
Currently, some of Stromae's other chart-toppers include "Carmen" with 128 million views, "Formidable" with 329 million, "Soirée de folie" at 403 million and "Tous les mêmes" at 404 million views.
Who is next?
Who will be the next Belgian artist to follow in Stromae's footsteps? While Damso's "Macarena" boasts 145 million views, Angèle's "Tout Oublier" 131 million views and Romeo Elvis' "1000 ° C" 68 million views, the journey to a billion is still a considerable one.
Other Belgians may surprise us before the year's end. Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's collaboration with Martin Garrix on "Tremor" accumulated an impressive 646 million views. Similarly, Lost Frequencies from Brussels captivates audiences with "Are You with Me," hitting 419 million views.
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Iliass TiiwTiiw, a Brussels artist of Moroccan origin, has also garnered widespread international acclaim, accumulating 324 million views for "Bruxaghreb." His entire video catalogue collectively has already crossed the billion-view threshold.
While the road to a billion views on YouTube remains challenging, Belgium's musical talents continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Stromae's achievement marks a historic moment in Belgian music history, but the future promises even more groundbreaking milestones for this thriving musical nation.
