Bebe Rexha's 'I'm a Mess' joins the 700m club on Spotify — Here are her 5 hits that got there first

In recent years, Bebe Rexha has truly become a worldwide phenomenon. The American singer-songwriter rose to stardom as a writer, penning Selena Gomez’s “Like a Champion” and “The Monster,” released as Eminem’s fourth single off The Marshall Mathers LP 2, featuring Rihanna.

In the time since, the budding superstar has fully invested in her solo work and the results of this decision have been truly incredible. Rexha’s “I’m a Mess” recently surpassed 700 million streams on Spotify, becoming the 6th single in her discography that has reached that plateau.

I’m a Mess

Bebe Rexha’s latest track to reach the 700 million stream milestone might just be her most significant of the bunch. The Expectations hit was a deeply personal record for Bebe and one dear to her heart. Upon releasing the music video for the song, she even penned a transparent and honest message for her fans when it dropped, something she had never done until that point.

"I have been very vocal and honest about my ongoing struggle with anxiety and depression. I wanted to create a video and song that showed my truth. This video is a celebration of me finally being able to accept my imperfections. I'm okay with not being okay all the time. If you feel alone or lost, please know that you are not, and you are loved"

Clearly, the lyrics were exceedingly meaningful to her, and her openness has struck a chord with her audience.

The 700m Club - Rexha’s Previous Entries

Apart from "I'm a Mess," five other tracks featuring or by Rexha have also made it to this esteemed list. The first of these was “Hey Mama.” The high-energy single by renowned DJ David Guetta and Nicki Minaj provided her with her first taste of success on international charts, peaking at number eight on the American Billboard Hot 100. It also appeared in the top 10 in numerous countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, to name a few.

Next came “Me, Myself, & I”, arguably her most recognizable tune. This was another featuring appearance for her with the song appearing on G-Eazy’s album When It’s Dark Out. At the time it was both artists’ highest-peaking single on the charts, reaching second place on the Billboard Hot 100.

“In the Name of Love” was recorded by Rexha alongside Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. It was released on iTunes and streaming services after he premiered the song at the Ultra Music Festival in 2016. It was the first single released from his album, and he credited Bebe Rexha for much of its success.

“Meant to Be” was Bebe’s first solo song to reach this benchmark. She recorded it with country duo Florida Georgia Line, and it was the second single released from her Expectations album. It was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 61st annual Grammys. It holds the record of the most streamed country song of all time on Spotify. An acoustic version featuring only Rexha was later released.

Last but certainly not least is “I’m Good.” This is also the second track on this list, a collaborative effort with French DJ David Guetta. The song is included in Rexha's third studio album, Bebe. Interestingly, she initially had no intention to release it but was prompted to complete the song in 2022, after a snippet of it gained extensive popularity online.