BTS’s RM is enjoying the success of his latest collaboration with American rapper Megan Thee Stallion. The song has taken the world by storm, racking up impressive Spotify streaming numbers on its first day. This viral success has led RM to enter the top 10 of the music platform’s global charts, a first for his solo career. The track is storming global music charts including iTunes and Oricon.
BTS RM makes it to Spotify Global Top 10 for the first time
RM and Megan Thee Stallion released their highly anticipated collaboration, Neva Play, on September 6. The song reached the #10 spot on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart in no time, registering 4.5 million streams, the platform announced on Saturday. The feat marks RM’s highest solo entry on the chart. The track also marks Megan’s second collaboration with BTS, following the remix of their Billboard Hot 100-topping hit Butter.
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R.M.’s ‘Paved the Way’ goes viral
RM’s line from Neva Play that’s stuck in people’s minds has garnered a lot of buzz on social media. The part where he says, “For Asia, man we paved the way,” has gone viral, showing just how big BTS is in the music world, especially for Asian artists. Fans rallied behind the rapper and expressed their admiration for his honesty and humility, pointing out that BTS has constantly underestimated his accomplishments. However, this verse is actually a powerful reminder of his phenomenal impact.
One Twitter user commented, “These guys have been thoughtfully humble for years. It’s time they started claiming it.” Another fan agreed, adding, “And he’ll say it again.”
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Neva Play on top in iTunes, Oricon etc.
Not just on Spotify, according to Sports Trends, RM’s recent release has reached the first spot on the iTunes Top Songs chart in at least 87 regions worldwide. The list includes the United States, Germany, and Canada, among other countries. Moreover, the track reached No. 2 on Oricon’s Daily Digital Singles Chart in Japan (dated September 6). In the song, RM can only be seen in the animated version while Megan takes the spotlight in red.
The release follows Megan Thee Stallion’s third album, “Megan,” which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 after its release on June 28. BTS members are currently serving in the South Korean military along with 5 other members including Jimin, J-Hope, Suga, Taehyung, and Jungkook. The oldest member Jin recently made a comeback after completing his service.
