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Conoce a las nuevas estrellas de la música pop colombiana

August 13, 2024

Con sus diversos sonidos, la música de Colombia ha logrado conectar con una amplia gama de audiencias de todo el mundo, y el pop colombiano no es una excepción. Este género ha experimentado un crecimiento rápido en los últimos cinco años, duplicando sus reproducciones en Colombia y aumentando en más de un 250% a nivel mundial. En Spotify, es el segundo género más escuchado del país, superado sólo por el reggaetón.

El mundo está familiarizado con los talentos de estrellas colombianas como Shakira, Sebastián Yatra y Morat y ahora hay una nueva ola de artistas que están revolucionando el pop colombiano con sus sonidos únicos, presentaciones emotivas y letras pegajosas. Con la ayuda de Spotify, estos artistas han conectado con fanáticos tanto a nivel local como global.

A medida que este género sigue en ascenso, hemos notado especialmente la presencia de voces femeninas que están tomándose el foco del escenario. Aquí te contamos de algunas que deberías agregar a tu playlist:

Ela Taubert

Desde Bogotá, Ela Taubert se ha catapultado al estrellato con su pop emotivo y letras personales. Con más de 3 millones de oyentes mensuales en Spotify y su éxito “¿Cómo Pasó?”, ha superado los 78 millones de streams, ubicándose en el tercer lugar entre las 30 canciones colombianas más escuchadas en el exterior en lo que va del 2024. Otras canciones populares son “¿Y Si Eras Tú?” (+15 millones de streams) y “Crecer” (+11 millones de streams). ¡Más de un millón de playlists tienen al menos una canción de la artista!

México, Perú, Colombia y Chile son los países con más streams, pero también está presentando crecimientos en lugares tan lejanos como Egipto, India, Austria, Australia e Irlanda.

Laura Pérez

Laura Pérez es otra bogotana que está dejando su huella en el pop. Cantante y guitarrista, Laura lanzó su primer EP ‘Retazos’ en 2020 y no ha parado desde entonces, acumulando más de 125,000 oyentes mensuales en total. “Buenos días” es su canción más escuchada con más de 3 millones de streams, seguida por “Vuela”, con más de 1 millón de reproducciones, y por “La Luna y Tú” que acumula más de 790,000 streams en la plataforma.  

En el último año, sus melodías han experimentado aumentos en países como Nicaragua, Canadá, Reino Unido, Japón y Países Bajos. 

Jules

Con una formación en teatro musical, Jules fusiona su talento vocal con una narrativa única y distintiva en su música. Este año lanzó ‘MELODRAMÁTICA,’ su primer álbum como solista, que combina pop, R&B, arreglos orquestales y sonidos ambientales. 

Jules tiene más de 39,000 oyentes mensuales en la plataforma y sus canciones más populares en Spotify incluyen “ENCONTRARME”, que supera las 931,000 reproducciones;  “CUMPLEAÑOS (ira)”, que registra más de 688,000 reproducciones y  “AUTOSABOTAJE (avaricia)” que alcanza los 262,000 streams. 

Sus canciones están incluidas en más de 37 mil playlists alrededor del mundo, desde Colombia y Perú hasta Italia y Uruguay.

Lina Sanabria 

La cantautora colombiana Lina Sanabria ha conquistado a más de 50,000 oyentes mensuales en  Spotify con su música emotiva y letras personales. En el último año, su popularidad ha crecido en países como El Salvador, Italia, Nicaragua, Colombia y República Dominicana.

En Spotify, la música de Lina aparece en más de 21,000 listas de reproducción creadas por los usuarios, y entre sus canciones más escuchadas se encuentran “Hasta Cuando” con Simon Savi (más de 578,000 reproducciones); “por la herida” en colaboración con Analu Dada, (más de 398,000 reproducciones), y “Cobarde” con Jota E (más de 370,000 reproducciones). 

Antonia Jones

Esta joven artista que inició su carrera musical grabando covers ha evolucionado en su estilo mezclando sonidos orgánicos y acústicos, propios del pop, pero imprimiendo su estilo con sus propias letras.

Canciones como “Sexto Sentido” que registra más de 500,000 reproducciones; “Pago Yo” con más de 160,000 streams y “Aventurera” con más de 80,000 reproducciones, son las más escuchadas en Spotify. Este año lanzó su álbum homónimo ‘Antonia Jones’ que incluye canciones como “19y33”, y “Pedazos” que superan las 80,000 y las 19,000 reproducciones, respectivamente. 

Antonia tiene casi 9,000 oyentes mensuales, principalmente de Colombia, México, Perú, Ecuador y Estados Unidos. 

Encuentra más música de los mejores artistas del país en la playlist Pop Colombia:

 

6 Artists Taking Mexico’s Pop Scene to the Next Level

July 7, 2023

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Music from Mexico boasts talent across many genres, including Música Mexicana and hip-hop. But like many markets, pop remains a staple. In fact, Mexico ranks fourth as the country that consumes the most pop on Spotify, and many of the world’s beloved Spanish-language pop stars hail from Mexico.

Now Spotify is featuring the latest wave of Mexican pop stars in a new campaign: La Gen 23. “For many decades, Mexico has led the Latin pop movement,” explains Uriel Waizel, Spotify Mexico’s Head of Editorial. “We are excited to amplify a new era of pop by showcasing the talented and creative Mexican artists who are captivating a new generation through music.” With an identity marked by collaboration and authenticity, this new generation of talent has made an impact on its Gen Z audience. On Spotify, listeners only have to go to one place to find the latest music from them: the la pop~wave playlist. 

Our campaign kicks off with RENEE, Kevin Kaarl, Bruses, Bratty, Humbe, and Leon Leiden, six artists whose monthly streams have increased by more than 9,000% since June 2020. They have a combined total of 18.4 millions monthly listeners—more than double the population of Mexico City. By bringing these artists to the fore, we’re giving fans a look at the newest and hottest pop stars coming out of Mexico. Get to know them. 

Kevin Kaarl

Kevin Kaarl has become one of the leading figures of the pop wave. His emotional indie-folk songs have hooked more than 7 million fans who relate to the heartbreak he shares in his tracks. Last year, his album, Paris Texas, debuted at #5 on the Global New Releases list on Spotify. 

RENEE 

RENEE, a Spotify EQUAL ambassador, is one of the most electrifying artists of her generation. Her songs have become anthems for women, and she has nearly 2 million monthly listeners. “Nunca Tristes (Me vale madre),” her best-known song, has been streamed by fans more than 45 million times.

Bruses 

Bruses was the first Mexican artist to be named a global ambassador for GLOW, Spotify’s music program celebrating and amplifying LGBTQIA+ artists and creators. At the 2022 Latin Grammy Awards, her album Monstruos was nominated for Best Pop Rock Album, and her track “qué voy a hacer conmigo???” was nominated for Best Pop Rock Song.

Humbe 

Humbe, hailing from Monterrey, has a knack for releasing hit songs. His 2021 album, ENTROPÍA, was well received, with all of the songs debuting on the Top 200 of Spotify Mexico.

Leon Leiden 

At 23, artist Leon Leiden has racked up nearly 50 million streams for his song “Gitana (feat Jeis, Pao Alvarado & Charly Romero).” With an unparalleled style, the music of “ESE LION” has grown by more than 2,600% in monthly streams between June 2020 and June 2023.

Bratty 

In 2023, Bratty became the youngest Mexican artist to perform at Coachella. While commanding the stage in Indio, California, Bratty performed hits like “Honey, No Estás,” “Continental,” and “Quiero Estar.”

 

Find fresh new music from these Mexican artists and more on our la pop~wave playlist.

Spotify Presents the Second Edition of RADAR Italy With 10 Featured Artists

September 27, 2021

In March of 2020, Spotify launched an emerging artist program called RADAR in 50 markets around the world. Since then, RADAR has propelled musical up-and-comers to the next stage of their careers by connecting them with new audiences on Spotify’s global platform. Now, Spotify Italy is getting ready to launch its second edition of the program.

Last year’s rising artists have experienced huge growth since joining the RADAR program. Genre-agnostic BLANCO saw a year-over-year growth of over 7,500% in monthly listenership and a 30,000% increase in daily listeners. When his debut album, Blu Celeste, was released, all 13 tracks occupied the top 13 positions on the Spotify charts. 

Singer and musician Mara Sattei also found new fans and became the fourth most-streamed female artist in Italy in 2020. Daily streams of Rondodasosa and Il Tre grew by 470% and 560% respectively in one year, and during the last three months, newcomers Speranza, Radical, and CARA were Italy’s most-discovered artists with more than 300,000 new plays each.

This year’s selection of artists is poised to become just as popular. These RADAR musicians also reflect a changing landscape of Italian and global music in which genre lines are becoming blurred and themes of diversity and inclusion dominate.

“Spotify is particularly focused on the growth of artists, and RADAR Italia 2021 is yet another demonstration of this,” said Melanie Parejo, Spotify’s Head of Music for Southern Europe. “Our priority will always be to increase the connection between creators and their fans, as well as to help them reach new audiences. The aim of the program is to give visibility to emerging talent on an international level and to highlight all culturally relevant music genres in Italy, as Spotify reflects the country’s diverse musical culture.”

Through this program, Spotify will continue to support these rising stars with a dedicated RADAR Italia playlist, features on our editorial channels, and a personalized marketing plan that will give listeners around the world the chance to discover their music.

Get to know the 10 artists participating in RADAR Italy 2021:

Spotify’s RISE Ushers in a New Wave of Artists … and the Stories Behind Their Songs

October 16, 2018

Every song tells a story—from the indie jam at the coffee shop to the hip-hop hit blasting from the car radio—and so do the artists behind them. Their lyrics, melodies, and soundtracks come from their experiences as musicians and the journeys they took to achieve their musical goals. For these artists, the many stories in their collection becomes the album they share with the world.

Spotify wants to highlight those stories. That’s why we have RISE—an artist development program, sponsored by Aloft, that supports new artists and gives fans a peek behind the scenes of their journeys.

After recently spotlighting country band LANCO, R&B artist Jorja Smith, Latin singer Karol G, and indie artist Rex Orange County, it’s time to pass the baton to a new wave of RISE-ing stars including pop singer King Princess, R&B artist Joji, and Atlanta-based rapper Lil Baby.

RISE will delve into what makes each of these artists unique, from their inspirations to their dreams for the future. For King Princess, motivation comes from the LGBTQ community. “Having a strong community of gay men and women around me has helped me to realize my vision as an artist. It has also helped me stay loved and supported throughout this experience,” the artist told For the Record when asked about who has helped her most throughout her blossoming career.

Joji, on the other hand, knew he wanted to make it in the music industry the moment he heard Soulja Boy sing “Crank Dat” on the radio. “If that song had us going apeshit in middle school, it had to be something special,” he told Spotify.

Here’s a little bit more about Spotify’s New RISE artists:

King Princess: Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, King Princess’s musicality covers singing, songwriting, and various instruments. Having spent a large chunk of her childhood in her father’s music studio, King Princess learned to play bass, drums, and piano, and even got the hang of music production. Her debut single and tribute to the LGBTQ community, “1950,” has over 144 million streams, and her first album, Make My Bed, was released in June 2018.

Joji: The Japanese-Australian producer, singer, and R&B artist launched his fame from his bedroom—which is where he made his debut EP, “In Tongues,” released in November 2017. He credits Dipset and Soulja Boy as being two huge influences on his music.

Lil Baby: Lil Baby is the rookie of the year. Just two years ago he started rapping under the nourishment of Coach K and Pierre “Pee” Thomas. Harder Than Ever marks the 23-year-old rapper and trap artist’s debut album. This musical tour de force debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top 200, and featured the smash single “Yes Indeed” featuring Drake. “Yes Indeed” peaked at #1 at Urban Radio and No. 6 on Billboard’s Hot 100. Since its release, it has amassed over 500 million global streams. In 2018 alone, Lil Baby has clocked in over 2 billion streams and counting across streaming platforms.

Beyond the music, RISE features short-form documentaries that authentically capture these unique artists and their creative processes, collaborations, insight on their own role models, exclusive photoshoots, and more BTS goodies. And let’s be honest—you’ll probably want to “heart” their tracks to save them to your favorites playlist, too.