Renowned music maestro AR Rahman recently extended his heartfelt congratulations to Taylor Swift for the release of her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ Rahman, taking to X, expressed his support for Swift, writing, “All the best @taylorswift13 for your latest album #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT.”
Rahman’s endorsement sparked a flurry of excitement on social media, with fans enthusiastically embracing the album and launching the trending hashtag #ARRahmanXTaylorSwift. Rahman’s post, featuring the album art and a Spotify streaming link, ignited a wave of anticipation among fans, many of whom clamored for a potential collaboration between the two musical icons.
Released on April 19, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ swiftly made its mark in the music industry, shattering records within days of its debut. Spotify announced on Wednesday that TTPD had crossed the remarkable milestone of one billion streams within its first week, setting a new benchmark in streaming history. This feat surpassed Taylor Swift’s previous record with her 2022 album ‘Midnights,’ which amassed over 700,000 streams.
Notably, the album achieved an astounding 300 million streams on its debut day, underscoring its immense popularity among listeners. Additionally, within just five days of its release, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ sold a staggering 1.8 million vinyl copies in the US alone, securing its position as one of the highest-selling albums in recent memory.
While Taylor Swift basks in the success of her latest musical endeavor, AR Rahman continues to make waves in the industry with his recent compositions for films like Ajay Devgn’s ‘Maidaan’ and Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila.’ As both artists captivate audiences with their distinctive musical styles, fans eagerly await the possibility of future collaborations that could redefine the boundaries of contemporary music.
