If you’re in the mood for some music, try looking up the most popular YouTube video of all time. From Despacito to Gangnam Style, we’ve got you covered. We’ve also got some of our favorites from other artists, too. These are the most popular videos by artists that have reached the top of the charts.
Despacito
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee is the most popular YouTube video. As of 31 August 2018, the video has over 29 billion views. In the past month alone, it has received more than 500 million views. In comparison, “See You Again” by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth has garnered over 21 million likes.
The Despacito music video has made many lists of the best songs of the last decade. According to E! News, YouTube Music’s most popular music videos of the decade are divided into two lists, one for each decade. While “Despacito” is leading the charts in the 2010s, it has broken other records as well.
Gangnam Style
“Gangnam Style” by PSY is one of the most popular YouTube videos of all time. Released on July 15, 2008, it is the first video to hit a billion views on YouTube. In December 2012, it was inducted into the prestigious YouTube Billion Views Club. It continues to remain in the Top 5 of the most watched recordings by recording artists.
The song is also the most popular K-Pop video on YouTube. It is a compilation of the singer’s dancing, rapping and crazy locations. This video became the most viewed K-Pop video and earned PSY his first #1 single on the iTunes charts.
Maroon 5
“Sugar” by Maroon 5 is currently the most popular YouTube video by the band. It was released on January 13, 2015 and peaked at Number 2 on the US Billboard 100. The video features members of the band crash a wedding and perform on a secret stage. The video has over 3 billion views, and the band have been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The band made waves with their fourth studio album, Overexposed. ‘Daylight’ was the third single off the album and showcased the band’s softer side. The video was directed by Jonas Akerlund and was part of a project called ‘The Daylight Project’ that allowed fans to voice their opinions. Adam Levine has said that the song is his personal favorite on the album.
Justin Bieber
There’s a good chance Justin Bieber’s most popular music video could be deleted from YouTube. The news has caused outrage among fans of the pop star, who’ve been watching the video since it was uploaded in 2008. The video has garnered over 700,000 likes and nearly 1.5 million dislikes, making it a potential candidate for deletion by Youtube’s algorithm. After receiving a flood of messages from fans, the company took to Twitter and clarified that it was not deleting the video.
Justin Bieber has been a star since he debuted with his My World 2.0 album in 2010. His first single, “Baby,” hit number one in the US and went multi-platinum. He’s since become one of the most successful and influential pop music artists of all time, with numerous accolades to his credit.
Billie Eilish
The song “Wonder” by Billie Eilish has been viewed over 257 million times on YouTube. Its lyrics are a combination of rage, regret, tears, and defiance. The song has been translated into multiple languages and has become one of the most popular songs on the internet. This song is one of the most popular on YouTube because of the powerful message it contains.
The song opens with a bleak distortion and explores a world where everything seems to be out of control and you are unsure where to turn. It talks about the trauma of becoming famous, a boy who will not talk to you, and a claustrophobic desperation. Its lyrics are incredibly powerful and have made Billie Eilish one of the most popular musicians on the Internet.
Bruno Mars
The ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ music video has become Bruno Mars’ most popular YouTube video. The song has topped the charts on iTunes and the radio and was even on One Direction’s pre-concert playlist. Its retro vibe and sentiment makes it a popular choice for fans. Bruno’s voice is a standout in this video.
The video shows Bruno Mars as the life of the party and features cool cars, live parties, and Las Vegas. It has over 1.2B views on YouTube. The video also features the singer in various drawings. It was released in March 2017 and has garnered almost 1.8B views.