YouTube Royalty: FloyyMenor & Cris MJ's 'Gata Only' Cracks Billion Views

Chilean musical talents FloyyMenor and Cris MJ have officially joined YouTube’s prestigious Billion Views Club, a significant milestone achieved with the official music video for their collaborative hit, “Gata Only.” The track, which made its debut in March 2024, represents the first time either artist has surpassed the monumental one-billion-view threshold on the platform, marking a pivotal moment in their careers.

“Gata Only” quickly became a viral sensation, largely propelled by its distinctive poolside visual and widespread adoption among TikTok users. Its flowing reggaetón sound resonated globally, leading to its dominance on various music charts. Notably, the song ascended to No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking FloyyMenor’s inaugural entry onto the national singles tally, and Cris MJ’s second appearance. For FloyyMenor, this breakout hit was not just a chart success but also his first song to ever make an impact on any Billboard chart, underscoring its significant influence on his burgeoning career.

By April 2024, the momentum continued as “Gata Only” surged to the No. 1 position on the highly competitive Hot Latin Songs chart. This achievement was particularly historic, as it positioned FloyyMenor and Cris MJ as the first Chilean artists in 25 years to break into the top 10 of that chart, a feat last accomplished by La Ley and Ednita Nazario with “Tú Sabes Bien.” The song maintained its formidable presence at the top of the leaderboard for an impressive 14 consecutive weeks, ultimately culminating in its recognition as the top song on Billboard’s year-end Hot Latin Songs chart.

Reflecting on this remarkable success, the then 18-year-old FloyyMenor expressed his profound gratitude to Billboard, stating, “Super happy with this achievement. I’m grateful to the people who have supported me since my beginnings. It was difficult for me to get where I am, but we’ve reached one of the goals I had.” His sentiments highlight the dedication and hard work invested in reaching such an esteemed position in the music industry.

The impact of “Gata Only” extended well beyond domestic charts. On the international stage, it became FloyyMenor’s first song to enter the top 10 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, further solidifying its worldwide appeal. Additionally, the track spent multiple weeks reigning atop the Chile Songs chart, affirming its profound connection with his home country’s audience.

FloyyMenor also made personal history in October 2024 during Hispanic Heritage Month by becoming the first Chilean artist to illuminate the iconic Empire State Building in the vibrant colors of his national flag. This momentous occasion was a realization of a childhood aspiration, as he shared with Billboard Español in 2024, “When I was a kid, my dream was always to speak English and come to the United States.” The official music video for “Gata Only,” which was directed by Ignacio Cruz, remains available for viewing, continuing to captivate audiences worldwide.