BTS' 'Butter' Named as 'Song of the Year' by Consequence Magazine
BTS makes another milestone again with their song "Butter." The Bangtan boys ranked first on the American publication "Consequence Magazine" with their global mega-hit song.
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BTS Ranks Number One on the 'Top 50 Songs of 2021' of Consequence Magazine
BTS' hit song, "Butter," took first place in the "Top 50 Songs of 2021" section published on the official website by Consequence Magazine on December 7. Last year, BTS was given the "2020 Band of the Year" title by the online publication.
Consequence Magazine announced that BTS' "Butter" won "Song of the Year" and added that "BTS broke many records they had with "Butter"."
The publication mentioned new records like the maximum number of concurrent users had surpassed 3.89 million. Aside from that, the number of views hit 10 million within 13 minutes of release.
Consequence Magazine added, "But the most important thing is not the number of streams of "Butter," but that BTS knows how to perform "pop magic."
The media continued, "In most of 2021, gatherings, concerts, and other important moments of connection between people were impossible. But BTS, as always, wanted to bring people together and make them happy, and they succeeded."
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Consequence Magazine is a solely owned New York-based online magazine that features news, editorials, and reviews of music, television programs, and movies. Moreover, the website also shows the Festival Outlook micro-site, which is the online database for music festival news and other issues.
BTS Earns Another Achievement with 'Butter'
BTS' global hit song 'Butter' ranked on the 16th spot of the "50 Best Songs of the Year" by Rolling Stone, a major music media outlet.
According to the list, which was released last December 6 (local time) by Rolling Stone on its website, "Butter" was ranked 16th on this list.
Rolling Stone stated, "'Butter' rides in a sophisticated disco groove similar to BTS' mega-hit "Dynamite." However, it gives everyone a chance to shine."
BTS was also on Rolling Stone's "50 Best Songs of the Year" list last year.
BTS' "Dynamite," which gave BTS first place on the Billboard main single chart, was ranked on the 7th spot of the list last year.
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Moreover, other K-pop acts, Epik High and Twice, are also recognized by Rolling Stone. The two groups also made it to the list of "50 Best Songs of the Year."
The title song "ROSARIO" from Epik High's first album, "Epik High Is Here," of their 10th regular album released this year, ranked on the 40th spot. Rolling Stone explained, "If you want to show where the (musical) genre is going, leave it to the three (Epik High members)" and explained that singer CL and rapper Zico participated in the song by being featured in it. Rolling Stone even mentioned, "New artists, pay attention" in relation to this song.
On the other hand, TWICE's first English single, "The Feels," secured the 50th spot on the list.
About "The Feels," Rolling Stone said, "We specialize in energy, bright colors, and fun choreography."
BTS members will take their long vacation in order to recharge and spend some time with their families during the Christmas season. When they come back, they will be sure to make new records and achievements with their fresh ideas.
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Annie Barmaine reported this.
