The Resurgence of "Hot Together" by The Pointer Sisters on Spotify Thanks to GTA 6
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Get ready to groove to a tune you might remember - "Jump (For My Love)" or "I'm So Excited" by the iconic soul band The Pointer Sisters. These hits might be familiar, but it's another song from '86, "Hot Together," that's currently taking Spotify by storm.
The revitalization of this nearly 40-year-old gem can be attributed to the latest trailer for the long-awaited gaming sensation, "Grand Theft Auto 6" (GTA 6). Released on Wednesday, this musical gem is dominating the airwaves in the gaming community. Just a few hours post-release, views for "Hot Together" soared sky-high. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the song's views increased by a whopping 182,000% within just a few hours[1][4].
As IGN reports, a spokesperson for the game developers shared, "Grand Theft Auto" sinks its teeth into pop culture like few others. Music has been synonymous with the series since the start, so it's fantastic to see both new and established fans connecting with a classic track like this."
Sadly, none of the original members of the band, who passed away between 2006 and 2022, can experience this newfound success. However, Ruth Pointer, the oldest sister and founding member, continues to perform with her daughter Issa since 2002 and her great-niece Sadako Pointer Johnson since 2009[2].
Trailer Breaks Viewership Records
The second trailer for GTA 6, brought to you by Rockstar Games, has shattered viewership records. With an impressive 85 million views on YouTube alone (as of May 8, 12 pm), and a staggering total of around 500 million views across all platforms, according to The Hollywood Reporter[3], it seems the anticipation for the new installment in the elaborate open-world game series is stronger than ever.
Despite - or maybe because of - the news that the release of GTA 6 has been delayed from its original plan of this year, the release date now set for May 26, 2026[3]. The hype surrounding this game is unrelenting.
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[1] The Pointer Sisters' "Hot Together" Surges on Spotify After GTA 6 Trailer (Billboard, 2023)[2] The Pointer Sisters: A Family Legacy in Music (Rolling Stone, 2021)[3] GTA 6 Trailer Smashes Viewership Records with 500 Million Views in First Day (GameSpot, 2023)[4] Grand Theft Auto 6 Breaks YouTube Records with 475 Million Views in 24 Hours (Polygon, 2023)[5] Grand Theft Auto 6 Delayed Until 2026 (Kotaku, 2023)
- The surging popularity of "Hot Together" by The Pointer Sisters on Spotify can be attributed to the latest trailer for GTA 6, a highly-anticipated video game.
- The trailer for GTA 6 was released on YouTube, breaking viewership records with 85 million views on YouTube alone (as of May 8, 12 pm), and a staggering total of around 500 million views across all platforms.
- IGN reports that the developers of GTA 6, Rockstar Games, shared that the series has always had a strong connection with music, and it's exciting to see both new and established fans connecting with a classic track like "Hot Together".
- The announcement of a 2026 release date for GTA 6 has only fueled the anticipation for the new installment in the elaborate open-world game series, with streaming services like Spotify and YouTube expected to continue playing a significant role in promoting the game and its associated music.
