Welcome to the exclusive club, FloyyMenor and Cris MJ. The dynamic Chilean artists have officially entered YouTube’s prestigious Billion Views Club, crossing the monumental threshold with the official music video for their unstoppable viral hit, “Gata Only.” Released in March 2024, the hypnotic reggaetón track has achieved a historic milestone, marking the first time either artist has crossed the one billion view mark on the global video-sharing platform.
Fueled by its sun-drenched, poolside visual directed by Ignacio Cruz and amplified massively by creators across TikTok, the flowing anthem quickly transcended its regional origins to become a worldwide phenomenon. The song went on to conquer multiple international charts, eventually peaking at No. 27 on the overall Billboard Hot 100. That impressive peak marked FloyyMenor’s very first appearance on the competitive national singles tally, while simultaneously serving as a momentous milestone for Cris MJ as his second career entry on the chart.
The trajectory of “Gata Only” has been nothing short of historic from the very beginning. Indeed, the breakout track was FloyyMenor’s first song to impact any Billboard chart, and the emerging singer, songwriter, and rapper certainly made that debut count. By April of 2024, “Gata Only” had aggressively climbed its way to the No. 1 position on the Hot Latin Songs chart. With that crowning achievement, the two Chilean countrymen accomplished something that hadn’t been done in a quarter of a century: they became the first Chilean acts to enter the top 10 on the chart in 25 years, a feat not witnessed since La Ley and Ednita Nazario’s iconic collaboration “Tú Sabes Bien.”
The track’s dominance on the charts was sustained and formidable. “Gata Only” would go on to spend an astounding 14 consecutive weeks perched comfortably at the very top of the leaderboard. This sustained momentum paved the way for the song to ultimately crown Billboard’s year-end Hot Latin Songs chart, cementing its legacy as one of the definitive musical statements of the era.
Reflecting on the whirlwind success shortly after the song’s peak, an ecstatic FloyyMenor shared his gratitude with Billboard. At just 18 years old at the time, the young artist expressed profound appreciation for the journey that brought him to global prominence. “Super happy with this achievement,” he told the publication. “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.”
The international footprint of the track extended far beyond Latin music tallies. Globally, “Gata Only” became FloyyMenor’s first top 10 entry on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, while comfortably logging multiple consecutive weeks sitting atop the domestic Chile Songs chart.
The cultural impact of the song’s success also translated into monumental personal milestones for the young artist. In October 2024, amid the celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, FloyyMenor made history as the first Chilean artist ever invited to illuminate the iconic Empire State Building in New York City, bathing the famous skyscraper in the vibrant colors of the Chilean national flag.
For the rising star, the momentous occasion in New York felt like the realization of a lifelong ambition. Speaking candidly to Billboard Español in 2024, FloyyMenor revealed the deep personal significance behind his American ventures, noting that achieving international recognition was tied to childhood aspirations. “When I was a kid, my dream was always to speak English and come to the United States,” he shared.
With the official music video directed by Ignacio Cruz now officially surpassing one billion views on YouTube, the enduring legacy of “Gata Only” continues to expand, cementing FloyyMenor and Cris MJ as global ambassadors of modern Chilean music.
