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‘Let Me Love You’ Crosses 3 Billion Streams on Spotify
‘Let Me Love You’ by DJ Snake & Justin Bieber crosses 3 billion streams on Spotify as the 2016 release continues its long-term global run
‘Let Me Love You’ by DJ Snake and Justin Bieber has now crossed 3 billion streams on Spotify, marking another major milestone for one of the most recognizable records from 2016. Released on August 5, 2016 as part of DJ Snake’s debut album Encore, the track quickly moved into the upper tier of global charts, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 in the UK. The collaboration came at a time when Justin Bieber was consistently working with electronic producers, following Where Are Ü Now and Cold Water, while DJ Snake was gaining global traction after Turn Down for What and Lean On. Nearly a decade later, the streaming numbers continue to climb, placing ‘Let Me Love You’ among the most played dance-pop crossovers on the platform.
How DJ Snake and Justin Bieber Came Together on ‘Let Me Love You’ in 2016
The collaboration on ‘Let Me Love You’ came together through a network of writers and producers who were already working across major pop releases at the time. The track credits DJ Snake, Justin Bieber, Andrew Watt, Ali Tamposi, Brian Lee, and Louis Bell, with production handled by DJ Snake, Andrew Watt, and Louis Bell. These names were directly involved in multiple records connected to Justin Bieber’s Purpose era, which links this track to the same group behind several of his key releases during that period. This is why the record carries a clear vocal structure supported by a production style that aligns with DJ Snake’s catalogue without shifting away from his sound.
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The song was developed during the recording process for DJ Snake’s debut album Encore, which was built around collaborations with artists across different genres. Within that project, ‘Let Me Love You’ became one of the central records tied to its rollout, supported by its release as a single on August 5, 2016 under Interscope Records. The track’s placement on the album connected it to a wider set of collaborations that included artists from both electronic and mainstream pop spaces, giving it immediate visibility across multiple audiences. Its inclusion alongside other well-performing singles from that period placed it within a release cycle that already had strong global reach, which helped establish its position early on before its long-term streaming growth.
‘Let Me Love You’ Chart Performance Following Its 2016 Release
Following its release in August 2016, ‘Let Me Love You’ quickly moved into the upper tier of global charts. In the United States, the track reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking one of the highest-charting records in DJ Snake’s catalogue at the time. In the UK, it peaked at No. 2 on the Official Singles Chart, entering the chart within its first week and holding a position inside the Top 10 for over two months. It debuted high on the UK midweek chart within days of release, which shows how quickly it picked up early sales and streams. These placements confirm that the track connected across both pop and electronic audiences from the start.
Beyond its peak positions, the track recorded 34 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, including 11 weeks in the Top 10 and 21 weeks in the Top 40, which places it among the longer-running releases from that period. On the UK Dance Chart, it stayed for over 80 weeks, showing continued play well into the following year. In the United States, it also remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for over 30 weeks, which supports its sustained presence across radio formats. These figures show that the track did not drop off after its peak and instead continued to circulate across markets, which connects directly to its long-term streaming growth and its current position above 3 billion streams.
The Impact of ‘Let Me Love You’ Following Its Release
Following its release, ‘Let Me Love You’ showed immediate strength beyond streaming through digital sales and international chart movement. In the United States, the track reached No. 1 on the Digital Songs chart, selling over 113,000 downloads in its first week, which placed it among the top-selling releases at that time. Across Europe, it reached No. 1 in several countries while holding Top 10 positions in major markets, confirming that the track was not limited to one region or audience. These results show how quickly the record moved across both pop and electronic listeners, giving it a wide base early in its release cycle.
That visibility continued through key moments later in 2016 that kept the track in front of a global audience. On November 17, 2016, DJ Snake joined Justin Bieber on stage in Zurich during the Purpose World Tour, marking the first time they performed ‘Let Me Love You’ together live. The performance brought the track into a live setting in front of a large touring crowd, extending its reach beyond radio and charts. Days later, the song was included in Justin Bieber’s American Music Awards performance, which was broadcast internationally from the same tour, placing the track in front of a wider television audience. The official music video, released on November 29, 2016, added another point of access for listeners, helping the track remain visible in the months following its release. Together, these moments kept the song active across different platforms, supporting its continued growth over time.
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Nearly a decade after its release, ‘Let Me Love You’ continues to hold its place across streaming platforms, with its 3 billion Spotify milestone reflecting sustained listener demand over time. For DJ Snake, the track remains one of his most recognized records alongside Lean On and Taki Taki, while for Justin Bieber, it adds to a run of collaborations that still perform years after release. Its continued growth points to how certain records from that period have remained part of everyday listening, with ‘Let Me Love You’ standing as one of the clearest examples from 2016. The way the record still connects across both pop and electronic audiences also leaves room to consider how a future collaboration could be received, especially given how well this pairing translated in 2016. As streaming continues to surface older records to new listeners, tracks like this often re-enter circulation without relying on new promotion, which keeps them active years after release. With both artists still active across global releases, the possibility of another collaboration remains open, and the response to this track shows there is already a strong foundation for it.
