DJ Samir hits 6 million monthly Spotify listeners and nears 287 million total streams. Discover his top tracks, strategic career approach, and role in phonk’s global expansion.
DJ Samir, producer and co‑founder of Lunar Media, has reached a major milestone: 6 million monthly listeners on Spotify. This marks a significant leap and cements his position as one of the most influential figures in the global phonk and electronic music scenes.
Rapid Growth Trajectory
According to Kworb, DJ Samir hit approximately 5.955 million monthly listeners as of July 2025, ascending rapidly from around 5.5 million earlier this year. Spotify data corroborates this ascent, listing him at exactly 6 million listeners on his profile Spotify.
Streaming Numbers That Speak Volumes
Platform data shows DJ Samir has amassed an estimated 286.8 million total Spotify streams as of mid-July — up from 276.9 million just eight days earlier. His top-performing tracks include:
- “Dança do Terror” – 31.7 million streams
- “Ritmadinha Crazy – Brazilian Phonk” – 28.3 million
- “Mtg – Coração” – 21.8 million
- “Montagem Rave Eterno” – 20.9 million
Notably, even “Montagem Xonada” — just released in July — already has over 5.7 million plays
An Artist at the Intersection of Viral & Niche
DJ Samir’s success stems from a strategic blend of musical approach and platform agility:
- He produces short, catchy phonk and funk-inflected tracks ideal for streaming and social media.
- He releases multiple versions — slowed, sped-up, etc. — increasing stream counts and discoverability.
- His music consistently lands on global and Brazilian phonk playlists.
These strategies foster strong audience retention and algorithmic visibility.
A Timeline of Breaking Tracks
Since 2023, Samir has released multiple viral singles:
- “Dança do Terror” (Nov 2023; 31M)
- “Ritmadinha Crazy – Brazilian Phonk” (Jun 2023; 28M)
- “Mtg – Coração” (Aug 2023; 21.8M)
- “Montagem Rave Eterno” (May 2024; 20.9M)
Winning formulas: short runtime, phonk basslines, vibrant funk grooves.
Strategic Role at Lunar Media
As co-founder of Lunar Media, DJ Samir plays a dual role: he’s both a frontline artist and a strategic developer. His expertise in branding, aesthetic cohesion, and viral-ready content has helped position Lunar’s projects at the forefront of the Brazilian phonk wave.
Why 6 Million Matters
Reaching 6 million monthly listeners places DJ Samir among the top ~2,200 artists on Spotify globally. In comparison, mainstream stars dominate these ranks — yet here he is, a phonk‑centric artist whose roots are in underground audio culture.
Global Phonk: Beyond a Trend
DJ Samir’s rise aligns with a broader phonk surge: artists like Kordhell and ONIMXRU have crossed 13 million monthly listeners and 200+ million streams thanks to TikTok-driven virality. Phonk is no longer fringe — it’s mainstream digital culture, and Brazilian voices like Samir are integral to its evolution.
