Emilia the unstoppable Argentine pop sensation

Emilia, has become the first female artist to be named as Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist in her native country. Additionally, the star was also ranked TikTok’s Most Viewed Artist in Argentina in 2024, further cementing her position as a social media powerhouse and cultural trendsetter. The announcement comes as the global star continues to make waves with her chart-topping music, electrifying performances and growing influence as an international pop icon. Her remarkable year has been filled with record-breaking achievements, collaborations and accolades, solidifying her status as one of Latin music’s brightest stars.

Emilia took over the Argentine music scene in 2024, with her hit “La_Original.mp3” featuring TINI ranking as the #7 most-streamed song of the year. As a Spotify EQUAL ambassador, she has also invited a diverse lineup of female artists to open for her on the groundbreaking .MP3 tour, further reinforcing her support for the emerging music scene and her dedication to championing a range of female-led genres, from indie folk and pop to reggaeton and cumbia.

Emilia’s record-breaking global success has captivated millions of fans around the world, with her music dominating streaming platforms, charts and international stages. Her sophomore album .MP3 received resounding success having debuted as the global No. 1 female album, reaching fourth place on the global Spotify chart and maintaining the top spot in Argentina since its release. The success of the song “La_Original.mp3” alongside TINI also garnered the pop sensation her first top 10 Billboard U.S. ranking on theLatin Pop Airplaychart reaching the number 3 position. Transporting listeners to the essence of the 2000s, .MP3 is among the top 100 global albums on Spotify, breaking records with over 356 million streams just days after its release.

Shaping the new era of Latin pop and making significant strides for women in the industry, the superstar made a groundbreaking debut during Latin GRAMMY week as a first-time nominee for .MP3 in the Best Pop Vocal Album category—becoming the first Argentine woman in 20 years to earn this prestigious recognition. Emilia’s trailblazing achievements continued as she made history as the first female artist to sell out three consecutive nights at the legendary Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile in late November, and soon after took the stage at the highly anticipated Megaland music festival in Colombia, solidifying her place as one of the genre’s most electrifying forces. Further elevating her femme power on this year’s tour, she also became the first female artist with a historic residency of 10 sold out shows in 10 hours at the Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, later selling out four shows at the renowned Estadio Velez in the city with over tickers 300,000 sold to fans and showcasing her unstoppable trailblazing trajectory. 

By Olivia Villarreal