16 years after its release, the hit that propelled it to the international stage continues to break records. Alongside Stromae, there are two other Belgian artists in the Billions Club: Gotye and Lost Frequencies. “Papaoutai” had already surpassed a billion views on YouTube, and “Ma meilleure ennemie” was the world’s most listened to francophone song in 2025.

(Staff: Belgium / Music & Culture)

Stromae writes history again. the piece “Alors on Danse”, released in 2010 on his debut album “Cheese”, exceeded the threshold of A Billion Streams on Spotify, thus entering the exclusive Billions Club of the platform. It’s only the second French-language song that achieves this feat, after “Je te laisserai des mots” of Canadian Patrick Watson, who entered the club in 2024 . .

An ascension that lasts for 16 years

Released 16 years ago, “Alors on Danse” was immediately a success in Belgium, and then conquered the European charts . The song has benefited from numerous remixes and reinterpretations, including by artists such as Kanye West and Charli XCX, and its own label, Mosaert, has released a special version . This constant longevity and popularity brought Stromae among the artists who managed to reach this impressive threshold.

Stromae, the third Belgian artist in the Billions Club

Alongside Stromae, there are two Belgian artists in the Billions Club.. Gotye With the song “Somebody That I Used to Know” (2.5 billion streams) and the DJ Lost Frequencies, which has two songs in the club: “Where Are You Now” (1.75 billion) and “Are You With Me” (1.4 billion) . It is a remarkable performance for a small country that confirms the impact of Belgian music globally.

Other Belgian Artist Records

It is not the first record that Stromae sets. In 2023, “Papaoutai” It has surpassed a billion views on YouTube, being the second Francophone video to achieve this feat, after Indila . Moreover, in 2025, the song “Ma meilleure ennemie”, a duet with Pomme, was the most listened to the world-wide Francophone song, outside the francophone markets, according to Spotify . .

An artist who continues to inspire

Although after the album release “Multitude” In 2022 and the tour that followed, interrupted for health reasons in March 2023, Stromae chose to withdraw from the spotlight, he continues to appear on several tracks . In 2026, he collaborated with Madonna on the song “My sins are my savior” and with tove lo On “Des Fleurs” . .

Conclusion

“Alors on Danse” is not just a song. It is a cultural phenomenon that has crossed generations and continents. His entry into the Billions Club confirms Stromae’s status as one of the most influential artists of our time, and his multiple records emphasize a career built on talent, authenticity and a deep connection with the audience. Belgium has reason to be proud.