The 2016 hit climbs the Global Spotify chart again, reminding listeners why it remains Drake’s most-streamed song ever.

Time really is a flat circle, especially when the beat still hits. Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla’s 2016 smash “One Dance” is experiencing a major streaming resurgence, climbing to No. 33 on Global Spotify, its highest chart position since 2017. Nearly a decade later, the song is back outside, moving like it never left.

In many ways, this moment feels perfectly timed. 2016 is finally getting its flowers. Social media has been flooded with throwbacks, old photos, and reminders of a year that felt lighter, louder, and more carefree. Naturally, the music followed. While Views has always maintained strong streaming numbers, “One Dance” has separated itself from the pack this year, pulling in renewed attention and serious plays.

The track already stands as Drake’s most-streamed song of all time, which is saying something given the depth of his catalog. But revisiting it now, the appeal still feels obvious. “One Dance” is effortlessly global, blending Drake’s melodic restraint with Wizkid’s smooth Afrobeats influence and Kyla’s airy UK garage touch.

What makes the resurgence interesting is how natural it feels. This isn’t nostalgia forced by an anniversary or a re-release. It’s listeners choosing the song again because it still works. The rhythm still moves rooms. The hook still lands. The energy still translates, whether you’re driving at night, scrolling through old photos, or just chasing a feeling from another time.

So now comes the inevitable question. With all the hits Drake has released over the years, is “One Dance” his best track ever? Statistically, it has a strong case. Culturally, it changed the direction of mainstream pop and rap by opening the door wider for global sounds. I think it might be.

Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.