The Pointer Sisters' "Hot Together" is Streaming on Spotify, Thanks to GTA 6
Pointer Sisters' hit track sparks controversy on Spotify - "Spotify to Host the Pointer Sisters"
Songs like "Jump (For My Love)" or "I'm So Excited" by the legendary soul band, The Pointer Sisters, are well-known in almost every nook and cranny. The latest installment, however, is "Hot Together" from 1986, which has caught everyone's attention - thanks to the new trailer for the much-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, released on Wednesday [1].
The almost 40-year-old song has found a new lease of life on Spotify and other streaming platforms, witnessing a breathtaking increase in plays [2][3]. Following the trailer's release on YouTube and other platforms, the number of views for "Hot Together" has skyrocketed. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Spotify has witnessed a staggering 182,000% increase in plays in just a few hours [2].
IGN reports a spokesperson for the company as saying, "Grand Theft Auto cuts through pop culture like almost nothing else. Music has been a synonym for the series since the beginning, so it's great to see both new and established fans connecting with a classic title in this way" [1].
Unfortunately, the original members of the band - June who passed away in 2006, Bonnie and Anita in 2020 and 2022 respectively - cannot relish this success. However, the oldest member, Ruth has been a part of the band since 1972 and continues to perform. She collaborates with her daughter Issa since 2002 and great-niece Sadako Pointer Johnson since 2009 [1].
GTA 6 Trailer Attracts Millions in Record Time
The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 by developer studio Rockstar Games has taken record-breaking views, with 85 million views on YouTube alone (as of May 8, 12:00 PM) [1]. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the total number of views on all video platforms has already exceeded 500 million [1].
Despite the news of a delay in the release of GTA 6, the hype for the latest installment remains undeterred. Although the original schedule planned for a release in 2023, the new target date is now May 26, 2026 [1].
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[1] The Hollywood Reporter[2] IGN
- The resurgence of the Pointer Sisters' "Hot Together" is primarily due to the recent Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, which was streamed on YouTube, leading to an explosion in the song's popularity on Spotify.
- The second trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has broken records, garnering a staggering 85 million views on YouTube and surpassing 500 million views across all platforms, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
- The latest Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has generated significant hype within the gaming community, despite the announcement of a delay in the release, now scheduled for May 26, 2026.
- The success of the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has contributed to an impressive increase in plays of the Pointer Sisters' "Hot Together" on Spotify, greatly enhancing the entertainment value of streaming platforms for many fans.
