Music serves as a powerful memory booster, and Spotify recently introduced a new video series that revisits top albums from some of the industry’s biggest luminaries in a compelling new way.
In Spotify Anniversaries, artists reflect on, discuss the impact of, and share untold stories about the making of landmark albums. The episodes also feature the artists performing new renditions of beloved tracks. Accompanying EPs of those new tracks are found exclusively on Spotify.
“It’s a celebration not only of the projects, but also the growth of each artist as they revisit their classics,” shared Sarah Patellos, Head of Spotify Music Studios.
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.
We know that when fans fall in love with an artist, they can’t get enough. So when you want to connect with your favorites on a deeper level, Spotify is your go-to destination. Fans and artists interact in many different ways, especially when they’re crossing languages, borders, and cultures. Whether you’re looking to show your support IRL or hear directly from your favorite artists, here are some ways you can strengthen your relationships with the artists you love on Spotify: Listening Parties, Countdown Pages, the Live Events feed, and Clips from your artists.
Listening Parties
Listening Parties are the live audio experience where you’ll join your favorite artists and other top fans to celebrate their new music releases. In the party you can hear behind-the-scenes artist stories, chat in real time with other fans, and listen to the music you love with the artist who made it.
Listening Parties are available to Premium subscribers in the U.S., ID, MX, and CA.
Countdown Pages
Countdown Pages are the place to be when you’re eagerly waiting for your favorite artists to release new music. With Countdown Pages, fans can presave an artist’s music, preview the tracklist, watch Clips, and get their hands on must-have merch via the artist profile, Now Playing view, Search, and Home.
After you presave an album, you’ll receive a push notification on release day so that you know it’s been added to Your Library. No more missing new music!
Countdown Pages are available to Free and Premium subscribers in all Spotify markets.
Live Events feed
Our Live Events feed makes concert discovery seamless, tailored, and fun, so you never miss a show when artists you love are in town. Not only can you find concert listings based on your location and top artists, but you can also browse upcoming concerts in other cities and countries—all personalized to your taste.
Live Events Feed is available to Free and Premium subscribers in all Spotify markets.
Clips from artists
Watching Clips from artists you care about is the best way to dive deeper into their worlds. These short vertical videos let you discover unreleased tracks, hear the story behind a new song, view live performances, and so much more. All Clips are tagged to tracks so that you can easily follow, save, and stream music right from the video. You can watch Clips on Home, the Now Playing view, Countdown Pages, release pages, and more, making it easier for you to find them and create an even deeper connection with artists.
Artists’ Clips are available to Free and Premium subscribers in 78 markets.
El reggaetón ha conquistado a oyentes de todo el mundo, pero en México el género reina. De hecho, México escucha reggaetón más que cualquier otro país en Spotify, y ha evolucionado hasta tener su propia identidad, a la que hemos llamado “reggaetón Mexa.”
Varias influencias creando un sonido único
El reggaetón mexa no es nuevo, está presente en el país desde hace más de dos décadas, y cuenta con influencias de otras regiones, como los sonidos originales del reggaetón de Puerto Rico, el dembow de la República Dominicana y la música electrónica urbana de Panamá. También incorpora sonidos de los barrios mexicanos y la cultura sonidera, creando una mezcla de ritmos que refleja el orgullo de la cultura urbana de Ciudad de México.
“La era del streaming ha conectado al reggaetón mexa con audiencias masivas. Los artistas de hoy utilizan la jerga local originaria de los barrios de la Ciudad de México, lo que los acerca y los hace más accesibles,” explica Uriel Waizel, Lead Music Editor de Spotify México. “En una celebración al estilo y lenguaje único de este movimiento, desde Spotify decidimos llamarlo ‘reggaetón Mexa’ para referirnos al género de una manera mucho más local.”
Una oleada de nuevos artistas
A principios de la década de 2000, artistas como Big Metra y La Dinastía marcaron la primera ola de reggaetón Mexa, que combinaba el dembow con el sonidero mexicano. Esta generación abrió la puerta a una segunda oleada con artistas locales como Pablito Mix, que introdujo elementos de cumbia al género.
El panorama ha cambiado por completo en la década de 2020 gracias a una nueva generación de artistas estrechamente conectados con sus fans. En los últimos cinco años, el consumo de reggaetón Mexa en Spotify ha crecido más de 1,100% en México, con los oyentes de la Generación Z contándose entre los mayores fans del género. Según datos de Spotify, el 53% de los oyentes de reggaetón Mexa en la plataforma son menores de 24 años.
“En los últimos años ha surgido un renovado aprecio por el barrio mexicano, dando lugar a una nueva generación de artistas de entre 20 y 25 años. Estos artistas han nacido en el barrio y los fans los perciben como gente accesible,” dice Uriel. “La sinceridad y autenticidad de los artistas locales conectan de forma natural con los jóvenes que buscan una representación más auténtica de su identidad y cultura en la escena del reggaetón.”
Los pesos pesados actuales del reggaetón Mexa
La cantautora mexicana Bellakath es una de las artistas a las que los fans acuden en masa. Pilar de la escena del reggaetón Mexa, forma parte de la tercera ola del género en México. La música de Bellakath, su autenticidad y la relación con sus fans la han coronado como la artista mexicana de reggaetón mexa más escuchada en Spotify. Su sencillo “Gatita” es la canción del género más escuchada de todos los tiempos en nuestra plataforma. Otros artistas populares son Uzielito Mix, Ghetto Kids, y Dani Flow. Entre las nuevas promesas se encuentran Yeri Mua, El Bogueto,El Malilla, Profeta Yao Yao, Alu Mix, DJ Rockwel Mx, y Alnz G.
A continuación, puedes descubrir más datos sobre el género y sus principales artistas.
Echa un vistazo a nuestra playlist de reggaetón Mexa con las mejores canciones de todo el género.
Reggaetón music has already captivated listeners around the world, but in Mexico the genre reigns supreme. In fact, on Spotify, Mexico listens to reggaetón more than any other country and has evolved into its own identity, which we’ve dubbed “reggaetón Mexa,” or Mexican reggaetón.
Various influences create one unique sound
Reggaetón Mexa isn’t new—it’s been around for more than two decades. But this unique twist boasts influences from other regions, like the original sounds of reggaetón from Puerto Rico, dembow beats from the Dominican Republic, and electronic urban music from Panama. It also incorporates sounds born of the Mexican barrios, and sonidero culture, creating a blend of rhythms that reflect the pride of urban culture in Mexico City.
“The streaming era has connected Mexican reggaetón with mass audiences. Today’s artists use local slang that originated in Mexico City’s barrios, or neighborhoods, which brings them closer and makes them more accessible,” explains Uriel Waizel, Lead Music Editor for Spotify Mexico. “In a celebration of the unique style and language of this movement, from Spotify, we decided to call it ‘reggaetón Mexa’ to refer to the genre in a much more local way.”
A wave of new artists, each making their mark
In the early 2000s, artists like Big Metra and La Dinastíaushered in the first wave of reggaetón Mexa, combining dembow with Mexican sonidero. This generation opened the door to a second wave with local acts like Pablito Mix, who introduced elements of cumbia to the style.
The landscape has changed completely in the 2020s thanks to a new generation of artists who are closely connected with their fans. In the last five years, the consumption of reggaetón Mexa on Spotify has grown more than 1,100% in Mexico, with Gen Z listeners counting themselves among the genre’s biggest fans. According to Spotify data, 53% of the reggaetón Mexa’s listeners on the platform are younger than 24.
“In recent years there has been a renewed appreciation for the Mexican barrio, giving rise to a new generation of artists between 20 and 25 years old. These artists were born in the barrio and fans perceive them as accessible people,” says Uriel. “The sincerity and authenticity of local artists naturally connect with young people who are looking for a more authentic representation of their identity and culture in the reggaetón scene.”
Today’s reggaetón Mexa heavy hitters
Mexican singer-songwriter Bellakath is one artist fans are flocking to. A pillar of the reggaetón Mexa scene, she’s part of the third wave of the genre in Mexico. Bellakath’s music, authenticity, and relationship with her fans have crowned her Mexico’s most-listened-to artist of reggaetón Mexa on Spotify. Her single “Gatita” is the genre’s most popular song of all time on our platform. Other popular artists includeUzielito Mix, Ghetto Kids, and Dani Flow. Up-and-comers include Yeri Mua, El Bogueto,El Malilla, Profeta Yao Yao, Alu Mix, DJ Rockwel Mx, and Alnz G.
Below, you can track more data on the genre and its top artists.
Check out our Reggaetón Mexa playlist, which includes the top songs from across the genre.
Whether it’s your signature song or a new single you can’t stop playing on repeat, the music you love to listen to is a part of who you are. And we know Spotify users regularly share the music they’re loving with friends, as the number of songs shared to social media platforms grow each year. NowSpotify is expanding its partnership with Snapchat to bring users a whole new way to share their favorite tracks with friends and express themselves in stories.
Snapchat’s augmented reality Lenses let users transform their appearances and backgrounds. When sharing tracks from Spotify to Snapchat, you can now put you and your friends in the spotlight. The new “Share Track Lens” lets you capture the world around you on camera and easily share a track you’re loving. The lens will overlay the song title, artist name, cover art, and a link to listen to the track on Spotify.
Access the new Lens directly from the Spotify share menu to create your own Snap and add authentic personalization to the music you share with your closest friends.
Here’s how it works
Make sure your Spotify and Snapchat mobile apps are updated.
Start by selecting a track you want to share from Spotify and open the share menu.
Hit the Snapchat “Lens” icon. The Lens will generate the track information on Snapchat.
Create your Snap and share.
This feature is rolling out globally starting today for both Android and iOS users in markets where both Spotify and Snapchat are available.
What’s one of the top complaints about Spotify? It’s actually something that until now has been outside of our control: the ability to seamlessly subscribe to and buy things through Spotify on your iPhone. Consumers have asked us for years about the dead ends, lack of information, and endless hoops to jump through just to purchase a subscription or audiobook. But beginning March 7, if you live in the European Union, that will change. With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) rolling out, your Spotify is about to become a whole lot better, and that means more opportunities for developers and creators everywhere.
For years, even in our own app, Apple had these rules where we couldn’t tell you about offers, how much something costs, or even where or how to buy it. We know, pretty nuts. The DMA means that we’ll finally be able to share details about deals, promotions, and better-value payment options in the EU. And an easier experience for you means good things for artists, authors, and creators looking to build their audiences of listeners, concert-goers, and audiobook-loving fans. What’s more? All of this can now come without the burden of a mandatory ~30% tax imposed by Apple, which is prohibited under the DMA.
For Spotify, this unleashes huge opportunities, so here’s what you can expect us to roll out starting in March:
Direct communications in the Spotify app about subscription offerings, upgrades, product prices, deals, and promotions
We’ll soon be able to give you information in the Spotify app about prices for things like Premium subscriptions and audiobooks.
And we will be able to communicate clearly with you in the Spotify app about new products for sale, promotional campaigns, superfan clubs, and upcoming events, including when items like audiobooks are going on sale.
Seamless and secure in-app payment
Soon we expect that if you want to buy a Premium subscription or an audiobook, or are looking to seamlessly upgrade from Individual to a Duo or Family plan to save money, you will be able to do so with just a couple of easy clicks.
Right now you can’t upgrade from Free to Premium in the app, and we’re not even allowed to tell you about how much our various subscriptions cost, how you can save money, or where to purchase them. That doesn’t make sense. For everyone living in the EU, this is about to change.
Purchasing an audiobook directly
You will have choices. In the growing list of markets where we offer audiobooks, for the first time you will be able to see the price of an audiobook when browsing, easily buy it, and quickly start listening.
Downloading other Spotify apps onto your iPhone
Thanks to the DMA we’re looking forward to a future of superfan clubs, alternative app stores, and giving creators the ability to safely download Spotify for Artists or Spotify for Podcasters directly from our site—and that’s just the start.
The fight continues
It should be this easy for every single Spotify customer everywhere. But if you live outside certain markets, you will continue to encounter frustrating roadblocks because of Apple’s ridiculous rules.
That’s why developers everywhere are continuing to ask other governments to pass their own laws like the DMA. Like Spotify, they want to provide the best user experience for their customers. We’ll keep fighting because freedom from gatekeepers means more choice for consumers and positive impact for artists, authors, creators and developers everywhere.
Frequent flyers already know some of the melodic perks that come with Spotify’s Delta partnership. Travelers have in-flight access to Spotify’s This Is… mixtape series and easy perusing of the Kids & Family hub on Delta’s industry leading seatback entertainment. Now, the Spotify x Delta partnership is expanding with a new social docu-series, The Passport Sessions.
Available for passengers to watch for free in-flight, The Passport Sessions showcase how artists and their music can influence cultures on the other side of the world. In each episode, two songwriters, producers, or artists will travel to a twin city—locations that share similar cultural and historical identities—and will be hosted by two local artists. The episodes will follow the creators on their journeys as they write and record music, and explore the destination’s food, culture, and history.
“Music has a powerful way of uniting people, whether through shared musical tastes, influences, favorite artists, or culture,” shared Enrique Marquez Paris, Songwriter and Publishing Relations Manager at Spotify. “By bringing together emerging artists, songwriters, and producers from different parts of the world, The Passport Sessions give a rare glimpse into the songwriting process, showing firsthand how music and travel can inspire new connections and, ultimately, new art.”
We’re kicking off the series with “From Miami to Medellín,” which features Andy Clay and maye taking off from Florida and touching down in Colombia to meet and collaborate with Juan Duque andAria Vega.
So what was the experience like? Aria, maye, and Andy share details.
How did your culture influence the song that you created during the inaugural Spotify Passport Sessions song camp?
maye: I’d like to think that we each added our own flavor to the song. It was definitely a challenge to make this song and see how all of our influences coexisted.
Aria: The language and expressions used in the song are a real part of how we express ourselves in Colombia. Afrobeats are also really popular on the Caribbean coast, so it was cool to have a little bit of influence from that.
Andy: The song we did was a perfect mix of the different flavors of all the writers and producers involved in the creative process. A little bit of afro, urbano, and pop defines the musical essence of our song.
What did you learn about yourself from this experience? What did you learn from your collaborators?
maye: I learned how to go with the flow and allow the song to unfold. From my collaborators, it was inspiring to see how everyone came up with ideas on the spot.
Aria: I learned to step out of my comfort zone. I usually work with two producers that know me and my taste in music so well that I don’t have to communicate what I like and don’t like. I also rarely work with songwriters. It was nice to meet and communicate with other people and learn from their talent, culture, and artistry. I also learned how they perceive a song from their artistry. That sounds simple, but it’s a whole world of melodies, harmonies, language, expressions, culture—it’s a lot.
Andy: I learned about the incredible music Aria and Juan are doing. I was already aware of the incredible job maye was doing with her project. I really enjoyed having three artists who were so different but at the same time so connected with the same energy, while writing our song.
How does travel impact both production choices and the songs you write?
maye: Traveling is a way to keep me inspired by absorbing whatever culture, sights, and traditions the place has to offer.
Aria: Travel impacts the songs I write because getting to know new places, their traditions, foods, their way of speaking, and overall culture is really inspiring.
Andy: It has a great impact. Being in a different city with different weather, food, and musical influences give you another perspective on what we do!
The next time you’re flying with Delta, check out The Passport Sessions, located in the ‘Series’ section on your seatback entertainment screen. If you’re landlocked, you can still check out some of Andy and maye’s journey below.
Quick pulse check: What’s your mood, your inspiration, and your mindset as you kick off 2024? Does it match your feelings from a year ago?
Last year we introduced “Playlist in a Bottle,” giving listeners a chance to capture the songs that resonated with them at that moment in time and seal it away for one year. The interactive in-app experience is the perfect time capsule to remember and reflect on the music you loved, and how your taste may have evolved over the past 365 days. If you’re one of the millions of Spotify listeners who participated then, today is the day to unlock your “Playlist in a Bottle” from last year.
Choose “Claim Your Playlist” to see which songs were sealed in your musical time capsule.
Save and listen to your complete 2023 Playlist in a Bottle. You only have until January 31!
Now it’s time to create a new Playlist in a Bottle to open in 2025. This experience is open to all Spotify listeners—whether you made one last year or this is your first time checking out the experience. This time around, you’ll answer questions like “what song brings out my alter-ego” and “what song describes my relationship status” to curate your playlist. You can also select where you want to store your playlist from a series of objects, and write a note to your future self.
Select where you want to store your playlist. Choose from an actual bottle, a snow globe, a flip phone, a tiny bird’s nest, a rice cooker, or even a dumpster!
Complete a series of song-inspired prompts like “a song that reminds you of your favorite person,” “a song your great-grandkids will be confused about,” and “a song you put your friends on to.”
Leave a note for your future self, capturing something you want to remember about this moment when your capsule is delivered next year.
Finally, “seal” your musical time capsule and post your #PlaylistInABottle share card to your preferred social handles.
Only time will tell if you’ll love or laugh at your song choices. You have until January 31 to seal your picks. Visit spotify.com/playlistinabottle for more.
This experience is available in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, UAE, U.S., and Vietnam.
And you can find Playlist in a Bottle in the following languages: English, English-GB, Portuguese, Portuguese-BR, French-CA, Spanish-LATAM, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish-ES, Turkish, Japanese, Czech, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese-Traditional, Korean, and Bahasa Indonesia.
We’re pleased to share that Spotify will remain available in Uruguay and will continue to give artists the opportunity to live off their art. Meanwhile millions of fans will still have the chance to enjoy and be inspired by their favorite artists.
The Uruguayan government has demonstrated that it recognizes the value Spotify provides to local artists, songwriters, and fans. The clarification to the recent changes in music copyright law means that the rightsholders—to whom Spotify already pays roughly 70% of every dollar it generates for music—should be responsible for these costs.
For our users and subscribers in Uruguay, this is what it means:
For Spotify Premium subscribers: Make sure your payment details are up-to-datehere so that you continue getting the best audio experience and listening to music on demand, without interruptions and with offline listening.
For Spotify Free users: Nothing will change. You’ll be able to continue to stream your favorite artists, podcasts, and playlists.
Spotify will continue its operations in Uruguay, connecting artists with fans and supporting local industry growth.
For more information on the global streaming economy, the players, and the process, visit our websiteLoud & Clear.
Nos complace compartir que Spotify seguirá disponible en Uruguay y podrá seguir brindando a los artistas la oportunidad de vivir de su arte y a miles de millones de fans la oportunidad de disfrutar e inspirarse con su música.
El gobierno uruguayo ha demostrado que reconoce el valor que Spotify brinda a los artistas locales, compositores y fans. La aclaración de los recientes cambios en la ley de derechos de autor de la música significa que los titulares de los derechos – a quienes Spotify ya paga aproximadamente el 70% de cada dólar que genera por la música – deben asumir la responsabilidad de estos costos.
Para nuestros usuarios y suscriptores en Uruguay, esto es lo que significa:
Para los suscriptores de Spotify Premium, asegúrate de que tus datos de pago estén actualizados aquí para continuar obteniendo la mejor experiencia de audio y escuchando música a demanda, sin interrupciones y sin conexión.
Para los usuarios gratuitos, no cambia nada y podrás continuar escuchando tus artistas, podcasts y playlists favoritos.
Spotify continuará sus operaciones en Uruguay, conectando artistas con fans y apoyando el crecimiento de la industria local.
Para obtener más información sobre la economía global del streaming, los participantes y el proceso, visita nuestro sitio web Loud & Clear.
UPDATE 12/12/2023: Spotify will remain available in Uruguay and will continue to give artists the opportunity to live off their art. Meanwhile millions of fans still have the chance to enjoy and be inspired by their favorite artists. To learn more, click here for the most up-to-date information.
Unfortunately, Spotify will begin to phase out its service in Uruguay effective January 1, 2024, and fully cease service by February.
The government of Uruguay recently passed a budget bill that includes dramatic changes to the way music works in the country (the Rendición de Cuentas). Spotify already pays nearly 70% of every dollar it generates from music to the record labels and publishers that represent and pay artists and songwriters and has contributed more than $40B to date. The changes in this bill could force Spotify to pay twice for the same songs and unless the government makes it clear that record labels and publishers to whom we pay that ~70% should bear the responsibility for these costs, this will make our business of connecting artists and fans unsustainable.
We want to continue giving artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it. However, at this stage, Spotify has no choice but to stop being available in Uruguay. For our users and subscribers in Uruguay, this is what today’s news means for you: We will stop billing Spotify Premium subscribers in December, and you will be able to enjoy your last full month of Premium. After this, you will be moved to a Free account until the service is suspended on February 1st. You can check your billing date here. After December 28, it won’t be possible to start a new subscription and after February 1st, Spotify will not be available in Uruguay.
We are also contacting artists and creators directly about what this means for them.
For more information on the global streaming economy, the players, and the process, visit our website Loud & Clear.
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