‘Stranger Things’ Star’s Hit Song Tops Global Spotify for 30 Consecutive Days
‘Stranger Things’ Star’s Hit Song Tops Global Spotify for 30 Consecutive Days
Geca FloresSat, January 31, 2026 at 3:53 AM UTC
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Joe Keery’s performance in Stranger Thingsdelivers a standout impression but his musical persona as Djo is also making waves in the international music scene after his viral song, “End of Beginning,” continues to climb the global charts.
After dethroning Taylor Swift, who had held the Global Spotify No. 1 spot for 78 consecutive days with her song “The Fate Of Ophelia,” Djo’s synth pop track climbed to the top spot in the wake of the finale of the Netflix series.
With his impressive streak, Keery remains unbeatable at number one, now holding the top spot for 30 straight days.
Joe Keery performs at the 2025 All Things Go NYC at Forest Hills Stadium on September 26, 2025 in New York City.
As of Jan. 30, “End of Beginning” received 6.7 million streams, while the pop star has 5.5 million streams in second place.
Cheers Pour in as Djo Reigns on Spotify Charts
Following the news surrounding the latest achievement of Djo’s “End of Beginning,” fans took to social media to congratulate and celebrate the moment with sweet messages from the public.
“Steve Harrington really said, make it 30 days and counting. Congrats to Joe Keery, this song is unstoppable!” an X user said.
“It’s crazy how Djo keeps dominating the charts, shows the power of consistent vibes,” one wrote.
“Djo’s ‘End of Beginning’ just broke Spotify’s record?! 6.7 million streams daily is crazy!” a commenter added.
“Deserved. That song has real staying power,” a fan mentioned.
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Keery penned “End of Beginning” under his solo project as Djo. He wrote this as his homage to his time in Chicago, capturing the bittersweet feeling of moving away from a familiar place.
“So in a lot of ways, it’s a song about a kind of nostalgia – you know [for] another version of me,” he told NME. “But it’s also kind of a self-declaration to try to appreciate your present [and be aware that] your past will always stay with you and inform who you are.”
At the time, he was studying in Chicago and had to leave after being cast in the Netflix series.
“End of Beginning” is part of his 2022 album Decide.
In the same interview, he revealed that pop star Charli XCX was one of the influences for his album.
Praising her songwriting skills, Keery mentioned a particular song that made an impression.
“A great example is this song from her most recent album [‘2022’s ‘Crash’] called ‘Yuck,’” he revealed, adding, “It’s a great song about such a funny thing: her being over-stifled by a romantic partner, a boy who’s really obsessed with her. I feel like that’s such a cool concept for a song and she just nails it.”
Moreover, he also admires her courage in being true to herself musically.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Jan 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
