GTA 6 Trailer Resurrects a Nearly Forgotten Pointer Sisters Tune on Spotify
"The Pointer Sisters' tune causes a stir on Spotify" - The Pointer Sisters are now available on Spotify streaming platform.
Got the "Hot Together" fever coursing through your veins? That's the magic of the latest Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 6 trailer, folks! Released just a few days ago, the trailer has sent music streams of The Pointer Sisters' 1986 hit skyrocketing— yes, we're talking about "Hot Together" here—on the ever-popular streaming service Spotify.
In a matter of hours, streams of this nearly 40-year-old song surged by an astounding 182,000 percent, according to The Hollywood Reporter. That's not a typo, folks, we're talking some serious numbers here!
IGN spoke with a representative from the company who acknowledged the extraordinary influence of the GTA franchise: "Grand Theft Auto cuts through popular culture like few other things. Music has been a staple of the series since the beginning, so it's great to see both new and established fans connecting with a classic tune like this."
Tragically, none of the original band members can enjoy this unexpected revival in the song's popularity. June Pointer passed away in 2006, followed by Bonnie and Anita in 2020 and 2022. However, Ruth Pointer, the band's oldest member, has continued to perform since 1972, currently performing alongside her daughter Issa and great-niece Sadako Pointer Johnson as The Pointer Sisters[1].
The Hype-Train for GTA 6 Rolls On
The second trailer from the development powerhouse Rockstar Games has amassed a jaw-dropping 85 million views on YouTube alone—as of May 8, 12 pm. The number of views across all video platforms has already surpassed 500 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The buzz around the highly-anticipated new installment of the grand open-world game series shows no sign of fading away, even after the recent news of a delay in its release[2]. Originally, it was planned for this year; however, the new release date is now set for May 26, 2026.
This resurgence in interest for "Hot Together" mirrors what happened with Tom Petty's "Love Is a Long Road" when it was used in the first GTA 6 trailer, also experiencing a significant boost in Spotify streams. The reasons? Exposure, curiosity, and the nostalgic impact of a massive cultural phenomenon like the GTA franchise[3].
- Spotify streams for The Pointer Sisters' "Hot Together" have surged, thanks to the GTA 6 trailer.
- The GTA 6 trailer, released by Rockstar Games, has garnered over 500 million views across all video platforms.
- On YouTube alone, the GTA 6 trailer has amassed 85 million views as of May 8, 12 pm.
- Despite the delay in its release, the hype surrounding GTA 6 continues to build, with a new release date set for May 26, 2026.
