Drake's "Scorpion" Soars: 10 Reasons Behind 10 Billion Streams

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Chart-Topping Venom: Bangers like "God's Plan" and "In My Feelings" dominated charts globally, racking up billions of streams.

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Marketing Mystery: Cryptic social media posts and surprise drops fueled pre-release hype for "Scorpion."

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Critical Buzz: While mixed, positive reviews from major publications solidified "Scorpion's" reputation.

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Drake's Fan Hive: His dedicated fanbase eagerly awaited "Scorpion," propelling it to the top of charts.

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Streaming Savvy: Spotify's constant accessibility keeps "Scorpion" readily available for repeat listens.

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Hip-Hop's Streaming Takeover: "Scorpion" reflects the genre's dominance, joining other billion-stream hip-hop albums.

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Drake: Streaming Titan: This milestone cements his position as one of the most-streamed artists globally.

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Fan Celebration (and Debate): Social media buzzed with fan reactions, praising the album's variety or expressing disappointment.

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Future of Drake & Streaming: "Scorpion" might influence Drake's future releases to cater to streaming platforms.

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