Balvin reclaims his crown as the artist with most videos in YouTube's Billion Views Club.
In less than a year, J Balvin has reclaimed his crown as the artist with the most videos in YouTube’s Billion Views Club. The Colombian artist climbed to the top with the entry of David Guetta’s 2018 “Say My Name,” in collaboration with Bebe Rexha and Balvin.
“With the move, Balvin breaks a three-way tie with Bad Bunny and Ozuna for the artist with the most entries in the Billion Views Club as a lead, featured artist or collaborator,” according to an official press release. “Say My Name” marks the French DJ’s fifth title with more than one billion views, as well as Rexha’s third entry. Meanwhile, Balvin has 14 videos in the coveted club, followed by Ozuna and Bad Bunny, who have 13 entries each.
Just in February, Ozuna tied with Balvin as the most-watched artists on the platform, with the entry of “Siguelo Bailando” — both acts surpassed the previous titleholder Justin Bieber. But now, Balvin breaks the tie with “Say My Name.” The next Balvin videos closest to the one billion mark are the Tainy-assisted “Agua” (currently at 930 million views) and “Sensualidad” with Bad Bunny and Prince Royce (currently at 908 million views).
Earlier this year, Balvin (real name: José Álvaro Osorio Balvin) made his comeback after a nearly 10-month hiatus from social media and creating music.
“Really right now, I’ve been focused on my family,” he previously told Billboard about his break. “I left social media to be connected to my reality and to my family. That has taught me a lot — to live more in the present. Obviously, I miss my fans, but when the time is right, I’ll be back.”
Balvin is currently making the rounds with his single “En Alta,” with newcomers Quevedo, Yovngchimi and Omar Courtz — an infectious electro-trap fusion about manifesting nothing but good vibes and being surrounded by positive-minded people.
Below, check out all of his videos in the coveted BVC.
“Mi Gente,” J Balvin & Willy William
Published: Jun 30, 2017
Views: Over 3.2 billion
A song that has stood the test of time, “Mi Gente” is the ultimate Latin party song with its hard-hitting, electro-reggaetón fusions and vibrant music video.
“X (Equis),” Nicky Jam & J Balvin
Published: Mar 2, 2018
Views: Over 2.1 billion
Nicky Jam and J Balvin joined forces on this sensual reggaetón-meets-dancehall fusion, with the two showing off their dance moves in the colorful music video.
“Con Altura,” Rosalía & J Balvin feat. El Guincho
Published: Mar 28, 2019
Views: Over 2 billion
The collaboration that ultimately put Rosalía on an international map, “Con Altura” finds the two artists performing the flamenco-infused bop inside an airplane.
“No Me Conoce (Remix),” Jhay Cortez, J Balvin & Bad Bunny
Published: May 17, 2019
Views: Over 2 billion
The simple yet striking clips finds Jhayco, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin performing the song in a warehouse, as other scenes show Jhayco going after the girl he likes.
“China,” Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin
Published: Jul 19, 2019
Views: Over 2 billion views
Five of reggaetón’s hottest acts teamed up for “China,” a club banger that cribs from Shaggy’s “It Wasn’t Me” and interpolates lyrics from Daddy Yankee’s “Ella Me Levantó.”
“Ay Vamos"
Published: Aug 29, 2014
Views: Over 1.9 billion
Not only did “Ay Vamos” get J Balvin on the global scale, but its music video also made him the first Latin urban/reggaetón artist to reach one billion views on YouTube.
“I Like It,” Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin
Published: May 29, 2018
Views: Over 1.5 billion
Cardi B reeled in Bad Bunny and Balvin for her banger “I Like It,” which reworks the classic “I Like It Like That” originally performed by Pete Rodriguez in 1967.
“Ahora Dice,” Chris Jedi feat. J Balvin, Ozuna & Arcángel
Published: Mar 20, 2017
Views: Over 1.3 billion
Chris Jedi recruited J Balvin, Ozuna, and Arcángel for the sensual trap single “Ahora Dice.” The black-and-white music video shows all four acts performing the track in the streets of New York.
“Otra Vez,” Zion & Lennox feat. J Balvin
Published: Aug 5, 2016
Views: Over 1.2 billion
The infectious summer song, which tells the story of seducing a former love interest once again, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart in 2016.
“6 AM,” J Balvin feat. Farruko
Published: Apr 4, 2014
Views: Over 1.1 billion
A reggaetón banger about partying until 6 a.m., Balvin previously told Billboard: “[The video] had to be a Latin version ofThe Hangover, and we visualized the video as we wrote — like, ‘Let’s put a car in the bedroom.'”
“Safari,” J Balvin feat. Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky
Published: Sep 2, 2016
Views: Over 1.1 billion
The reggae-infused “Safari” earned Balvin his fifth career No. 1 song on Billboard‘s Latin Airplay chart. The track also gave Pharrell and BIA their first hit on a Billboard Latin chart.
“Ritmo (Bad Boys for Life),” Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin
Published: Oct 11, 2019
Views: Over 1 billion
Part of the Bad Boys for Life soundtrack, Black Eyed Peas and Balvin’s “Ritmo” puts a Spanglish twist on Corona’s ’90s classic “The Rhythm of the Night.”
“Si Tu Novio Te Deja Sola,” J Balvin & Bad Bunny
Published: Mar 3, 2017
Views: Over 1 billion
Marking Bad Bunny and Balvin’s first collaborative effort, the tropical, groovy trap fusion has cheeky lyrics about stealing another man’s girlfriend, and a vibrant music video filmed in Puerto Rico.
“Say My Name,” David Guetta, Bebe Rexha & J Balvin
Published: Nov 20, 2018
Views: Over 1 billion
The sensual electronic single with Middle Eastern melodies puts a Latin twist on the Destiny’s Child classic “Say My Name.” The music video features all three acts in a neon-drenched party.
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