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Loreen, Nemo, and More Reimagine Eurovision Anthems for Spotify Singles

May 5, 2025

As Europe gears up for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, Spotify is celebrating the spirit of unity and musical legacy with a new series of Spotify Singles. Five artists from across the continent—Nemo, Loreen, Marina Satti, BABIE LATO, and ENNIO—have come together to reimagine iconic Eurovision hits.

With anticipation building for this year’s contest, Spotify’s Eurovision 2025 playlist has already been streamed for more than 6.7 million hours by eager fans since its launch in February. These newly released Spotify Singles, recorded at our Stockholm Studio, will amp up the excitement even further, breathing new life into beloved classics from the competition.

“The Eurovision Song Contest brings all of Europe together in a celebration of music and culture,” said Federica Tremolada, EU General Manager at Spotify. “Our new Spotify Singles aim to unite Europeans across different countries and generations to showcase the lasting impact of Eurovision. The contest provides a launchpad for some of Europe’s brightest artists who continue to shape the sound of the continent. I’m proud that Spotify provides a further platform to amplify these artists and fuel the export of European culture.”

Dive into each new track and its history below.

“Satellite” by Nemo

Fresh off their Eurovision win for Switzerland last year, Nemo is putting their unique spin on Lena’s quirky pop hit “Satellite,” which won the contest for Germany in 2010.

“I had so much fun recording in Stockholm,” said Nemo. “I’m thrilled to share my extraterrestrial spin on Lena’s ‘Satellite’ as the first Swiss Spotify Single.”

Stream Nemo’s cover.

“Arcade” by Loreen

Swedish pop phenomenon and two-time Eurovision winner Loreen lends her signature style to Duncan Laurence’s haunting ballad “Arcade,” which brought victory to the Netherlands in 2019 and has since become a global streaming phenomenon.

Stream Loreen’s cover.

“Fovame” by Marina Satti

Marina Satti, a former Eurovision contestant representing Greece, brings her distinctive sound to “Fovame,” a rendition of MARO’s atmospheric track “saudade, saudade,” which represented Portugal in 2022.

“The days we spent at the Spotify Studios in Stockholm were truly unforgettable, and the studio experience was crazy,” recalled Marina. “I’m beyond excited to share with you my rendition of ‘Saudade’ as the first-ever Greek Spotify Single. I can’t wait for you to hear it!”

Stream Marina Satti’s cover.

“Tattoo” by BABIE LATO

BABIE LATO is a project by Polish artists Margaret, Sara James, and Zalia. The trio tackles Loreen’s history-making hit, “Tattoo,” adding a Polish touch to the Eurovision-winning track from 2023.

“‘Tattoo’ by Loreen really struck a deep chord in our Polish- and Eurovision-loving hearts,” they said. “We had so much fun reworking this track—discovering a new sound and weaving in a touch of Polish nostalgia made us fall in love with it even more.”

Stream BABIE LATO’s cover.

“Wunder gibt es immer wieder” by ENNIO

German indie artist ENNIO introduces a new generation to the classic European pop tune “Wunder gibt es immer wieder,” originally performed by Katja Ebstein for Germany at the 1970 Eurovision Song Contest.

“Recording this Spotify Single allowed me to honor a classic while making it my own,” ENNIO said. “It means a lot to me. Thank you Spotify!”

Stream ENNIO’s cover.

These new releases are a testament to the creativity and artistry of Europe’s music scene. Spotify is proud to help amplify these talented artists and their unique interpretations.

Check out our Eurovision 2025 playlist to hear this year’s official song entries.

Greek Rapper SNIK Goes From Breakout Artist to Record Breaker With ‘1987’

February 7, 2022

The year 2020 was pivotal for music in Greece: Spotify began offering local content to Greek listeners just as Greek rapper SNIK released his first album, TOPBOY. For the rapper, the two events’ convergence was an example of stars aligning. “When Spotify’s [editorial] launch in Greece coincided with the release of my debut album, it was a big opportunity for me to work with Spotify to achieve huge milestones,” shared SNIK. At the time, the rapper was the featured artist on the cover of Spotify’s playlist “Hot Greek Rap.” Now, close to two years later, SNIK is still taking the music scene by storm—and breaking Spotify records while doing so. 

Upon release, TOPBOY went on to garner SNIK the title of best-selling artist in Greece, and he set records with the most-streamed album in a day and in a week on Spotify. The rapper’s latest album, 1987, which debuted mid-January, has very much followed suit. It broke SNIK’s previous record of the most-streamed album in both a day and a week in Greece, and its popularity has allowed SNIK to re-cement his place as the most-streamed artist in both a day and a week in the country.

The Athens-born rapper may be seeing similar success, but his sound has changed over the last two years between releases. “I believe that both my music and I have developed since the release of my debut album,” SNIK told For the Record. “The music, the lyrics, and the vibes on my tracks [for 1987] reflect a more mature version of myself.”

SNIK’s sophomore album consists of 11 songs that cover different topics with a variety of musical stylings, including unique productions from his music producer, Bretbeats. 1987 also features other artists from the local rap scene. SNIK’s hit “NANA” with the rapper Rack has seen the most success, including breaking the preexisting record for the most-streamed track in a week in Greece. “The song’s feature with Rack was a surprise to the fans and a highly anticipated collaboration. Even though we have different styles of rapping, our flows mixed perfectly and created a masterpiece. It’s certainly one of my favorite tracks on the album,” said SNIK.

SNIK may be rapping in Greek, but he’s finding listeners across borders in countries like Germany, Italy, Cyprus, the UK, and Serbia. “SNIK is a magnetic artist, smart, and committed to his audience and music partners like us,” shared Melanie Parejo, Spotify’s Head of Music for Southern Europe. “His unique artistic perspective and production make SNIK a strong artist within his genre and beyond.”

Fans of the rapper were eagerly awaiting 1987‘s release, and they got a sampling of the new music when SNIK teased a few tracks on his social media. “I believe the main reason that this album resonates so much with fans is because it speaks to the audience’s heart,” explained SNIK. “People know I created this album with a lot of effort and love.”

SNIK is enjoying his success but he’s not sitting back and taking a break. He’s currently working on a deluxe version of 1987 with more tracks and collaborations. The artist is also traveling around the world shooting video for the album. “As always, my fans can expect me to be a pioneer in the rap game and give them the best rap tracks and videos in the scene,” said SNIK.

Get to know the rapper with the playlist This is SNIK, below.