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‘Mi Primer Escenario’ Offers Emerging Mexican Artists a Chance To Perform at ‘MEXCLA Spotify’

September 17, 2024

Supporting emerging artists is a fundamental part of Spotify’s DNA, and we’re going one step further with our first-ever music contest in Mexico, “Mi Primer Escenario” (My First Stage). The contest gives the country’s exciting new talent an opportunity to showcase their skills, and fans in Mexico can vote for their favorite contestants straight from the Spotify app.

As a reward, the winner of “Mi Primer Escenario” will have the chance to perform at MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo—Spotify’s biggest live event in Mexico to date—and land the cover of our Top Mexico playlist.

“With ‘Mi Primer Escenario,’ we want to give artists the opportunity to step on their first stage and share their music with the public,” said Alejandro Grageda, Artist and Label Relations Lead at Spotify Mexico. “For some years now we have dedicated efforts to support emerging artists through our RADAR program and other initiatives. That’s why we are excited to bring this contest to life, and together with the fans open the MEXCLA Spotify stage to a new talent in Mexico.”

MEXCLA Spotify will unite fans, artists, and creators at Mexico City’s Parque Bicentenario November 2-3, showcasing the diversity of Mexico’s musical and creative landscapes and celebrating Mexican pride. The winning artist or band from “Mi Primer Escenario” will be part of a lineup that includes Grupo Firme, Luis R Conriquez, and Bellakath.

“Mi Primer Escenario” is the perfect opportunity for music made in the country to have the stage and the platform it deserves. Ready to participate? Just follow these steps:

Stage 1 (September 16-29):

Record a 30-60-second video that features your performance of an original song, and upload it to your TikTok account with the hashtag #MiPrimerEscenario. The 15 entries with the most comments will be selected as finalists and advance to the next stage.

Stage 2 (October 7-17):

The finalists will be featured on a special Spotify playlist where users in Mexico will be able to vote for their favorite contestants. Whoever has the most votes at the end will be our winner. 

Free users will be able to vote for their favorite artists or bands once a day during the voting period, while Premium users will be able to vote three times a day.

Stage 3 (November 2-3):

The winning artist or band will have their first stage as part of the official MEXCLA Spotify lineup, where they will perform three of their original songs.

Eligibility requirements for artists:
  • Be of legal age, of Mexican nationality, and a resident in the country.
  • Have an active profile on Spotify with at least 3 original tracks uploaded in the last year. Additionally, you must have fewer than 200K monthly listeners.
  • Have an active TikTok account and include a link to your Spotify artist profile in your bio.

With “Mi Primer Escenario,” Spotify launches a new interactive feature that will put all the power in the hands of fans in Mexico. For the first time, users will be able to vote for their favorite contestants directly from the app and help them conquer the MEXCLA Spotify stage.

To learn more about “Mi Primer Escenario,” view the terms and conditions here.

‘Mi Primer Escenario’ ofrece a los artistas emergentes en México la oportunidad de tomar el escenario en MEXCLA Spotify

September 17, 2024

Apoyar a los artistas emergentes es parte fundamental del ADN de Spotify. Ahora vamos un paso más allá con nuestro primer concurso musical en México, “Mi Primer Escenario”. El concurso ofrece a los nuevos talentos del país la oportunidad de mostrar sus habilidades; mientras que los fans en México podrán votar por su concursante favorito directamente desde la aplicación de Spotify.

El ganador de “Mi Primer Escenario” tendrá la oportunidad de actuar en MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo, el mayor evento en vivo de Spotify en México hasta la fecha, y aparecer en la portada de nuestra lista de reproducción Top México.

“Con ‘Mi Primer Escenario’ queremos darle la oportunidad a los artistas de pisar su primer escenario y compartir su música con el público”, comentó Alejandro Grageda, Artist and Label Relations Lead de Spotify México. “Desde hace algunos años hemos dedicado esfuerzos para apoyar a artistas emergentes a través de nuestro programa RADAR y otras iniciativas, es por eso que nos emociona dar vida a este concurso y junto con los fans abrir el escenario MEXCLA Spotify a un nuevo talento en México.”

MEXCLA Spotify unirá a fans, artistas y creadores en el Parque Bicentenario de la Ciudad de México los días 2 y 3 de noviembre, mostrando la diversidad del panorama musical y creativo de México, y celebrando el orgullo mexicano. El artista o grupo ganador de “Mi Primer Escenario” formará parte de un cartel que incluye a artistas como Grupo Firme, Luis R Conriquez, y Bellakath, entre otros.

“Mi Primer Escenario” es la oportunidad perfecta para que la música hecha en el país tenga el escenario y la plataforma que merece. ¿Listo para participar? Sigue estos pasos:

Etapa 1 (Del 16 al 29 de septiembre):

Graba un video de entre 30 segundos y 1 minuto interpretando una canción original y súbelo a tu cuenta de TikTok con el hashtag #MiPrimerEscenario. Los 15 videos con más comentarios serán los finalistas y avanzarán a la siguiente etapa.

Etapa 2 (Del 7 al 17 de octubre):

Las canciones de los 15 finalistas serán parte de una playlist oficial en Spotify, donde los usuarios podrán votar por su artista o banda favorita usando una nueva herramienta de Spotify. ¡Quien consiga más votos será el ganador!

Etapa 3 (2 y 3 de noviembre):

El artista o banda ganadora tendrá su primer escenario como parte del line up oficial de MEXCLA Spotify, donde interpretará 3 de sus canciones originales.

Requisitos para participar:

  • Ser mayor de edad, de nacionalidad mexicana y residentes en el país
  • Tener un perfil activo en Spotify con al menos 3 temas originales subidos en el último año. Adicionalmente, debes tener menos de 200 mil oyentes mensuales
  • Tener una cuenta activa en TikTok e incluir en tu biografía el enlace a tu perfil de artista en Spotify
  • Es importante tener al menos 3 canciones originales para interpretar en vivo en caso de ser seleccionado como finalista.

Con “Mi Primer Escenario”, Spotify lanza una nueva función interactiva que pondrá todo el poder en manos de los fans en México. Por primera vez, los usuarios podrán votar por su concursante favorito directamente desde la aplicación y ayudarles a conquistar el escenario MEXCLA Spotify.

Para conocer más sobre “Mi Primer Escenario”, consulta los términos y condiciones aquí.

Join Top Artists and Podcasters to Celebrate Mexican Pride With ‘MEXCLA Spotify’

August 13, 2024

It’s no secret that Mexico’s vibrant music scene has transcended borders, captivating fans across the globe. In fact, Música Mexicana—which encompasses a tapestry of styles and sounds—is one of the fastest-growing genres worldwide. Over the past five years, Música Mexicana streams on Spotify shot up by 450% globally. In Mexico, consumption spiked by 560% in the same time frame, reflecting a growing pride in local music.

Now, Spotify is proud to present “MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo,” which will unite fans, artists, and creators for our biggest live event to date in Mexico. On November 2 and 3, tens of thousands will gather at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City to celebrate Mexican pride and showcase the diversity of Mexico’s creative landscape, with performances from top artists like Grupo Firme, Luis R Conriquez, and Bellakath.

Combining “Mexa” with “mezcla,” the Spanish word for “mix,” the word “Mexcla” is a nod to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage and diversity. It also speaks to the expanding musical palette of the next generation—on Spotify, Gen Z users in Mexico listen to 36% more artists every month compared to older generations.

This unique event will draw inspiration from some of Mexico’s most beloved entertainment spaces and festive traditions. Attendees can expect the colorful energy of a “feria,” a traditional town fair, complete with food, games, and special experiences. The circular-style main stage will bring the lively atmosphere of a traditional “palenque” concert to Mexico’s capital city, intimately connecting fans and artists.

“Our lineup reflects the moment of Mexican pride that we are living in. We wanted to present a lineup with a very special curation, reflecting the variety of content that Mexico listens to on Spotify—an iconic mix of genres and identities,” said Moni Saldaña, Artist & Label Partnerships Manager, Spotify Mexico. “With a 100% Mexican lineup, MEXCLA Spotify celebrates our culture, our talent, and the artists who are taking our music around the world.”

Música Mexicana’s stars take center stage 

More than 20 artists will take the stage at MEXCLA Spotify, from Música Mexicana hitmakers to the rising stars of reggaetón Mexa, a fast-growing genre. The lineup showcases sounds like banda, norteño, corridos tumbados, electro corridos, alternative pop, folk, and electronica. It features talent at all career stages, from established performers to emerging artists who will be making their live show debut.

The full list includes:

Mexico’s top podcasters go live

MEXCLA Spotify will also feature live shows and curated experiences from two of the most-listened-to comedy podcasts in Mexico: En Buen Pedo and Las Damitas Histeria.

The event will also include “El Paraje Maldito,” an immersive horror experience curated and designed by some of Mexico’s top horror podcasts: Relatos de la Noche, Morras Malditas, Paranormal, Misteriosamente Claro Podcast, ReManchados de Miedo, and EXTRA ANORMAL.

A special thank you

Starting August 15, MEXCLA Spotify tickets will go on sale to the general public through Boletia. But today and tomorrow (August 13-14), we’ll be sending out special presale codes to the Top Fans of our featured performers in Mexico so they can book their spot before anyone else. If you think you’re one of the biggest Spotify listeners around, be sure to keep an eye on your inbox this week.

Get the party started with our official MEXCLA playlist.

‘La Tierra de Texas’ Celebrates the Tejano Legacy of Música Mexicana at the Houston Rodeo

March 7, 2024

On February 26, 1995, Selena walked into the middle of the Astrodome as the headlining act for the Houston Rodeo’s Go Tejano Day and delivered a performance that would help solidify her status as a musical legend. And nearly 30 years later, not only have her fans streamed her songs more than 2 billion times on Spotify, but they’re still talking about that iconic performance. 

Just as Selena was more than a singer, the Houston Rodeo is more than an annual event for many Texans—they are both institutions beloved across generations. And as millions of people enjoy this year’s three-week celebration of all things cowboy, Spotify is helping music take center stage at the rodeo once again with La Tierra de Texas. With live musical performances including Ivan Cornejo and Los Tigres del Norte, Música Mexicana was ever present in 2024’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.  

On March 10 during this year’s Go Tejano Day—one of the biggest highlights on the Houston Rodeo calendar—we’re paying homage to Tejano culture’s impact on Música Mexicana and celebrating the genre’s evolution, from Selena to Peso Pluma.

Over the past year, Música Mexicana streams on Spotify have grown by 47% globally as the genre has quickly become one of Spotify’s most popular. In 2023, luminaries Peso Pluma, Junior H, Natanael Cano, Fuerza Regida, and Grupo Frontera not only propelled the genre forward and helped redefine what it could be, but they all also finished the year among Spotify’s Top 50 global artists. Moreover, many struck gold with hit collaborations inside and outside Musica Mexicana, including “Ella Baila Sola” by Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma, “un x100to” by Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny, and “Peso Pluma: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 55” by Bizarrap and Peso Pluma, all of which topped the Spotify global charts.

At the same time, Selena has shown that Música Mexicana’s global appeal isn’t just about new hits; fans love the classics too. To date, Selena’s songs have been streamed more than 2 billion times on Spotify, with more than 1 billion of those coming from her breakout album, Amor Prohibido, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this month.

But her popularity only continues to grow on Spotify. Over the past five years, Selena’s streams have increased by 227% globally.

A big reason for this is that Gen Z listeners stream Selena on Spotify roughly as much as millennials do. In fact… 

  • More than 15 million Gen Z listeners streamed at least one Selena song in 2023. 
  • Each week for the past year, Gen Z listeners streamed Selena songs more than 3.5 million times. 

And of course, Gen Z loves current Música Mexicana as well…

  • In 2023, more than 83 million Gen Zs listened to at least one Música Mexicana song on Spotify.
  • Over the past year, Gen Z Música Mexicana fan streamed an average of nine songs per day on Spotify. 

As Música Mexicana has evolved, Tejano culture continues to influence the genre. Spotify is committed to recognizing those contributions through moments like the Houston Rodeo and last year’s special La Tierra del Corrido showcase, which featured performances from top artists including Chino Pacas, Esteban Gabriel, Xavi, Grupo Marca Registrada, and Luis R Conriquez. 

Looking for more of Música Mexicana’s biggest hits? Stream Rompiendo Texas now.