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Spotify’s Editors Pick Their Best Songs of the Year (So Far)

June 30, 2025

When it comes to new music, Spotify’s team of editors across North America is always on the hunt for songs that make them feel, think, and move. They’re at the forefront of new trends around the world, working to uncover new genres and introduce listeners to emerging artists. And though 2025 is only just heating up, they’ve been hard at work to help fans discover the best of the best.  

Now, we’re excited to reveal Editors’ Picks: Best Songs of the Year (So Far), a genre-spanning playlist of the 50 standout tracks that caught our editors’ attention. As they narrowed the list down, they considered tracks with exceptional songwriting, musicality, uniqueness, and cultural impact. 

The Editorial Watch Feed, which first appeared in our playlist alongside our year-end list in 2024, is also back, allowing our editors to share their expertise with fans directly. Providing dynamic insights into every song on the list, our in-house experts break down the qualities that make their picks great.

“Our Editors’ Picks playlist isn’t about what’s trending – it’s about the tracks that stood out for all the right reasons,” said Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial. “Our music editors dug deeper to spotlight songs that intrigued us; sonically, culturally, or through exceptional songwriting. From the comeback of trip hop and dreamy indie-folk anthems to modern R&B staples, hard-hitting hip-hop, and genre-blending Latin tracks, each selection reflects the depth and range of the music that resonated with us. It’s a playlist shaped by real human editorial perspective, and we hope listeners find something meaningful in it.”

Curious who made the cut? Here are our editors’ picks for the best songs of 2025 so far. 

Addison Rae – “Headphones On”
After – “300 Dreams”
Baby Nova – “Too Pretty For Buffalo”
Bad Bunny – “DtMF”
Balu Brigada – “Backseat”
Bon Iver – “There’s A Rhythmn”
CA7RIEL, Paco Amoroso – “IMPOSTOR”
Cameron Winter – “Love Takes Miles”
Central Cee, 21 Savage – “GBP”
chloe moriondo – “shoreline”
Chloe Qisha – “21st Century Cool Girl”
Clipse, Pusha T, Malice – “Ace Trumpets”
Dasha – “Not at This Party”
Ecca Vandal – “CRUISING TO SELF SOOTHE”
Erika de Casier – “You Can’t Always Get What You Want”
Ethel Cain – “Nettles”
Fontaines DC – “Before You I Just Forget”
Four Tet – “Into Dust (Still Falling)”
Fridayy, Meek Mill – “Proud of Me”
Girl Group – “Yay Saturday”
GIVEON – “TWENTIES”
Hannah Cohen – “Earthstar”
Jaze, Caloncho – “pensé en ti”
Kehlani – “Folded”
Khamari – “Head in A Jar”
kwn – “back of the club”
Lady Gaga – “Abracadabra”
Larry June, 2 Chainz, The Alchemist – “Life Is Beautiful”
Leon Thomas – “NOT FAIR”
Leon Vynehall, Beau Nox – “Cruel Love”
MacKenzie Porter, Jake Etheridge, Thelma & James – “Happy Ever After You”
Mariah the Scientist – “Burning Blue”
Mei Semones – “Animaru”
Miley Cyrus – “End of the World”
Model/Actriz – “Diva”
MOLIY, Silent Addy, Skillibeng, Shenseea – “Shake It To The Max (FLY) (Remix)”
Nathaniel Rateliff, Gregory Alan Isakov – “Flowers”
Obongjayar – “Sweet Danger”
PLUTO, YKNIECE – “WHIM WHAMIEE”
Rema – “Baby (Is It A Crime)”
Robert Randolph, Judith Hill – “When Will The Love Rain Down”
rusowsky – “malibU”
Sam Barber – “Man of the Year”
Sammy Virji – “I Guess We’re Not The Same”
Saya Gray – “..THUS IS WHY (I DON’T SPRING 4 LOVE)”
sombr – “undressed”
The Marias – “Back To Me”
Turnpike Troubadours – “On The Red River”
Turnstile – “LOOK OUT FOR ME”
Wednesday – “Elderberry Wine”

Press play below to hear all of our top songs of the year so far:

Glastonbury 2025 Is Calling: Discover Your Next Favorite Artist With Our Personalized Experience

June 20, 2025

In just a few days, the pilgrimage to Worthy Farm begins. Glastonbury, the legendary green-field gathering of music lovers, is nearly upon us. Get ready for a weekend packed with epic performances, unforgettable moments, and—if you’ve prayed to the weather gods—no mud.

This year Spotify is back for a second time, bringing the power of personalization and discovery to your Glastonbury 2025 festivities. After a successful partnership last year, we’re leveling up the fun with even more ways to connect with the music and artists you love.

Discover the performers that vibe with your taste

With our personalized in-app experience on mobile, you can see exactly how well your music taste aligns with the Glastonbury lineup, find out which artists you’ve been listening to the most, and discover new favorites you’re bound to love with a playlist crafted just for you.

 

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And for those who’ll be on the ground in Glastonbury, we’re once again teaming up with Vodafone on the Official Glastonbury App. Just link your Spotify account within the app and we’ll whip up a curated lineup of recommendations based on your listening habits, highlighting artists you already love and introducing you to potential new obsessions. It’s like having your own personal music guru guiding you through the festival.

Dive into our revamped Glastonbury hub and official playlist

The Glastonbury 2025 hub on Spotify is your one-stop shop for all things Glastonbury. Browse individual stage lineups, discover hidden gems, and explore a handpicked selection of Glastonbury-related podcasts and audiobooks. It’s the perfect way to get hyped for the festival and keep the vibes going long after the last note has faded.

Your official personalized Glastonbury 2025 playlist, found in the Glastonbury hub, takes cues from your listening habits to offer a musical experience catered to you. 

“We’re delighted to once again partner with Glastonbury to bring Spotify’s hugely popular personalization and discovery tools to support the world’s greatest celebration of music,” said Marc Hazan, Vice President Global Marketing and Partnerships for Spotify. “We hope the sharecards, the Glastonbury hub on Spotify, and the personalized lineups via the app will help fans feel an even deeper connection to the artists they love before, during, and after their time at Worthy Farm.”

For the Record caught up with Spotify Senior Music Editor Shannon Carragher to get the inside scoop on the Glastonbury 2025 playlist, the in-app experience, and the performances she’s most excited for. 

What makes the perfect Glastonbury playlist?

Variety, familiarity, and curiosity. That’s what we set out to capture in the official Glastonbury 2025 playlist. The festival is packed with everything from underground DJs spinning at Stonebridge Bar and Shangri La, to brand-new artists playing smaller stages, to massive headline acts, so we wanted the playlist to reflect that same range.

The official Glastonbury 2025 playlist is also tailored to you. The sequencing of the songs selected by our editors are shaped around your listening habits, so the artists you already love will shine through, while also introducing you to others playing the festival who might just become new favorites.

How does the in-app integration with Spotify enhance the fan experience at the festival?

It’s all about making the experience better for fans. In the Glastonbury app, you can connect your Spotify account to get personalized lineup recommendations based on your listening habits. You’ll see your top 10 artists from the lineup, along with a broader selection when you tap Discover More, helping you uncover acts you’re likely to love.

Once you’ve found someone that interests you, you can head to their artist page in the app to check out their most popular tracks, with a direct link to listen on Spotify. It’s a seamless way to explore the lineup, discover new favorites, and get even more excited for the festival.

Who are you most excited to see perform at Glastonbury this year?

 

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If I had to pick a few, CMAT’s debut on the Pyramid Stage is right up there. It’s going to be a career-defining moment and, honestly, so much fun to watch. Then there’s Sunday: Turnstile into Wolf Alice into The Maccabees. That’s the dream. An explosive set of Baltimore hardcore finally hitting Worthy Farm, followed by a transcendent and ethereal performance from North London’s finest, and then the reunion I’ve been waiting almost a decade for from South London legends. I’ll probably be sobbing through all of it.

For all things Glastonbury 2025, check out this year’s hub and your very own personalized playlist.

Spotify Ushers in a New Era of Moroccan Pop With 6 Artists Influencing the Scene

June 10, 2025

A new generation of artists is redefining Morocco’s pop music scene, blending their deep-rooted heritage with contemporary influences to create sounds that are both authentic and globally relevant. These are the voices of POPSTARS*, a fresh and energetic rebrand of Spotify’s Top Maghreb Pop playlist, designed to amplify Moroccan pop around the world.

This new campaign features exclusive interviews with six artists who are shaping Moroccan pop in strikingly different ways: Manal, Zouhair Bahaoui, Nouaman Belaiachi, DYSTINCT, Douaa Lahyaoui, and RYM. Hit play on the video below to hear from these rising stars:

“It was really important for us to connect with the pop audience and create a space where listeners from all over the world can experience the best of Moroccan pop,” said Mehdi Zim, Spotify’s Senior Editor for the Maghreb. “Our goal is to support today’s Moroccan pop artists and make sure the playlist keeps evolving—telling the story of a genre that’s growing, changing, and going global.”

Manal is known for her hyper-stylized visuals and feminist edge, weaving traditional motifs into futuristic soundscapes, while Zouhair Bahaoui and Nouaman Belaiachi each ground their sound in unmistakably Moroccan local textures. DYSTINCT, who grew up in Belgium, is making music in Darija (Moroccan Arabic), aiming to position Moroccan pop on the global stage alongside Afrobeats and Latin pop. Douaa Lahyaoui and RYM, meanwhile, are carving out new narratives—penning vulnerable lyrics, fusing genres, and giving voice to a new kind of Moroccan pop star.

Songs of Summer 2025: Spotify’s Global Editors Predicts the Anthems That Will Soundtrack the Season

May 20, 2025

It’s officially summer on Spotify and, once again, our team of best-in-class global music editors is revealing Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2025 predictions for the Northern Hemisphere. 

With a proven track record of predicting the summer’s biggest songs, Spotify’s editorial team blends cultural expertise, editorial instinct, and streaming data to curate our annual Songs of Summer list—cementing Spotify as the ultimate destination for summer listening.

This summer’s hottest tracks capture many musical movements across regions and styles, and the 30 initial picks from our editors represent a little bit of everything. 

2025 GLOBAL SONGS OF SUMMER PREDICTIONS

Listed alphabetically by artist first name 

The biggest trends shaping this year’s Songs of Summer

As these hits promise to heat up the summer, our editors are seeing a number of trends unfold, including:

Our editors will be watching (and listening) all summer long as new music drops, unexpected hits take off, and the listening landscape evolves—so, be on the lookout for updates to our list here and across Spotify News social channels.  

Listen to all our editors’ picks in the 2025 Songs of Summer playlist:

How Latin Artists Are Thriving Both at Music Festivals and on Spotify

April 24, 2025

From the California desert and Chicago’s Grant Park to New York City’s Flushing Meadows Corona Park and beyond, music festivals this spring and summer will sizzle with fans eager to hear their favorite acts. And this year, lineups are filled with some of the most talented Latin American artists who are bringing their music, language, and culture to these stages. 

The Marías​, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso​, Ivan Cornejo, Feid​, Young Miko, Rawayana, and LATIN MAFIA are among the Latin artists that are showing up and showing out. However, the impact of these artists goes far beyond the festival circuit with rising streams on Spotify. Here’s a look at what we’re seeing.

The Marías, who have festival spots booked all season long, have seen a 77% increase in their monthly listeners on Spotify since January. With more than 25 million listeners in LA and Chicago alone, their dreamy indie sound is clearly resonating.

Feid is one of the highest-billed Latin artists at a festival this summer, and in New York alone, the Colombian rapper, songwriter, and producer has 6.8 million listeners on Spotify.

Young Miko will be repping Puerto Rico this festival season. Her bold, genre-bending sound already dominates in Chicago, Miami, and LA, with more than 2 million Spotify listeners in each. And her collab with Feid on “CLASSY 101” has already racked up more than 38 million streams in 2025.

Ivan Cornejo and Junior H are representing Música Mexicana at major festivals and resonate deeply with youth culture. On Spotify, 66% of Ivan’s U.S. listeners and 55% of Junior H’s U.S. fanbase fall under the Gen Z umbrella. 

From Latin alt-pop to Reggaeton Mexa to electronic, Latin artists across genres are storming stages and garnering streams. Tune into Spotify’s Viva Latino playlist to hear some of the tracks they’re sure to be performing on festival stages everywhere.  

Spotify Expands AI Playlist in Beta to Premium Listeners in 40+ New Markets

April 24, 2025

Playlists have always been at the heart of the Spotify experience. Since AI Playlist in beta launched last year, Premium users have used it to create millions of playlists, with the goal of finding music that fits any mood or moment.

Now we’re bringing this feature in English to Premium users in more than 40 new markets, including countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean, helping even more users effortlessly turn their most creative ideas into playlists. 

Playlists on Spotify are great sources for discovery, fostering deeper relationships between artists and fans. AI Playlist does just that by bringing users another way to express themselves through the music they love. Just start with a simple idea like “high-energy electropop that takes me to another world” or “workout music to make my ex jealous.”

Here’s how it works: 

  • Go to Your Library and tap the “+” button at the top-right corner, then select “AI Playlist.” Or, head to the Search tab on Spotify and search “AI Playlist.” 
  • Then, select one of the suggested ideas or simply type your own.
  • Spotify will suggest songs for a personalized playlist made just for you based on the tracks, artists, genres, and more we think you’ll like. Have notes? It’s easy to revise and refine—just ask for what you want, like “more upbeat” or “happier songs.” 
    • Pro tip: The most successful playlists are generated through “genre,” “mood,” or “artist” requests. But animals, activities, movie characters, colors, and even emojis are all fair game too.
  • To get started, we suggest trying out: 
    • “Afrobeat tracks to heat up the dance floor”
    • “Trending K-Pop hits I need to know” 
    • “2000s reggaeton for soaking up the sun”
    • “Songs to hype me up for the football match” 
    • “Upbeat Latin songs from my top genre”
    • With AI Playlists in beta, we’re still actively learning and iterating with each exchange. We will continue to refine AI Playlist to best serve our listeners and bring the feature to even more users. 

Available markets as of April 24, 2025: Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Burundi, Canada, Curaçao, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand Nigeria, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Solomon Islands, Tanzania, Tonga, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Your Playlist In a Bottle Is Ready! It’s Time To Unlock the 2024 Playlist You Created

January 7, 2025

Quick pulse check: What are your mood, your inspiration, and your mindset as you kick off 2025? Do they match your feelings from a year ago? 

Two years ago 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 them 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 Spotify listeners who participated in January 2024, today is the day to unlock your “Playlist in a Bottle” from last year. 

Here’s how

  • Visit spotify.com/playlistinabottle on your mobile device.
  • Choose “Claim Your Playlist” to see which songs were sealed in your musical time capsule. 
  • Save and listen to your complete 2024 Playlist in a Bottle. You only have until January 31!

Playlist in a Bottle 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, U.K., 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.

From Corridos Tumbados to Mexican Reggaetón, Experience the Wide-Ranging Sounds of Mexico at MEXCLA Spotify

October 29, 2024

On November 2 and 3, more than 27 artists will take the stage at MEXCLA Spotify: Palenque, Feria y Cotorreo. The event, hosted at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City, brings fans, artists, and creators together to celebrate the sounds and styles of Música Mexicana. One of the strengths of the region’s music is its rich diversity—it’s no surprise to hear the beats of Mexican reggaetón alongside the reverberations of Mexican pop as you travel from shops to restaurants to live music venues throughout the country. 

MEXCLA Spotify aims to reflect that musical diversity during one special weekend in a lineup comprised of 100% Mexican artists—from Música Mexicana, banda, norteño, and corridos tumbados to hip-hop, Mexican reggaeton, alternative pop, folk, and electronica.

Spotify listening trends informed this event. Last year, half of the 50 most-listened-to songs on Spotify Mexico were by Mexican artists, a huge jump forward from just five years ago, when that number was only 14%. Additionally, the streams from Mexican artists are increasing, with a whopping 100% year-over-year growth in Mexico since 2013. This music is traveling far beyond the geographical boundaries of the country, too. Since 2019, the collective streams of Mexican artists have more than tripled globally, soaring by more than 220%.

Here’s a taste of whom fans will see.

Música Mexicana

  • Grupo Firme helped grow Música Mexicana into a global phenomenon.
  • Luis R Conriquez is one of the most popular singers and composers of Música Mexicana, and a pioneer of corridos bélicos.
  • Grupo Marca Registrada stands out for its norteño and sierreño styles and has been evolving to incorporate hip-hop and electronic.
  • La Adictiva is a quintet hailing from Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, known for its norteño style.
  • El Padrinito Toys recently became one of the most-played corrido tumbados artists.

Mexican Reggaetón

Mexican Hip-Hop

  • RICH MAFÍA is composed of two artists who influenced the last decade of Mexican hip-hop: Alemán and Gera MX.

 Alternative Pop and Folk

  • Kevin Kaarl is a folk artist who has racked up streams in 180 countries. 
  • Silvana Estrada won the Latin Grammy in 2022 for Best New Artist.
  • ALMAS is a female group with a K-Pop-inspired style.

 

Find a full list of artists performing here, and you can purchase tickets through Boletia.

The MEXCLA Spotify event will soon be upon us. Get inspired by the wide-ranging sounds of Mexican music by listening to our MEXCLA Spotify playlist.

 

Spotify Teams Up With A BATHING APE® for a Celebration of Music and Streetwear

October 11, 2024

Earlier this year, Spotify teased a new partnership with A BATHING APE® (BAPE), and now both brands are coming together to celebrate the styles and sounds that shape global hip-hop music and streetwear culture.

The first joint project debuts today. Fans will find a reimagining of BAPE®’s iconic Shark Hoodie and College Tee—both staples in global streetwear for more than 20 years. The Spotify logo is infused with BAPE’s iconic camouflage design. 

Spotify Helps Fans Celebrate the Premiere of ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3

October 7, 2024

Netflix’s hit show Heartstopper is back. This season, Nick, Charlie, and crew face new challenges as they navigate love, friendships, mental health, and more. The British series is based on the graphic novel by Alice Oseman, and this season, Alice shared that “While Heartstopper will always celebrate the joyful and point towards hope, I’m really excited that we are allowing the tone of the show to mature alongside our beloved characters growing up.”

Spotify is helping fans celebrate the season 3 premiere with loads of new content on our platform. Whether you’re midway through the season, haven’t started yet, or have already finished binging, we have audio extras, new audiobook recommendations, specialty playlists, and more to enjoy.

Music matches

The Heartstopper Official Playlist, which has been saved by more than 800,000 listeners, is updated with artists and songs featured in the new season. We also refreshed the character playlists for Nick and Charlie, Tara and Darcy, and Elle and Tao.

Within our GLOW hub, a dedicated space on Spotify spotlighting music and podcasts from LGBTQIA+ voices, listeners will find curated GLOW Tapes playlists from Kizzy Edgell, who plays the role of Darcy Olsson in the series, as well as author Alice.

“People say you’re made up of the people around you. This mix for my Spotify GLOW Tapes takeover is not just mine, but also full of people I’ve loved,” said Kizzy. “There’s angst and romance, all disjointed. Making this was reflective; I feel like you can get a pretty good sense of the type of kid I was. It’s maybe not the coolest playlist I could have made, but the songs mean so much and remind me of so much that it feels like an autobiography.”

Audiobook fun

Fans of the graphic novel can tune in to the audiobook Nick and Charlie. We’ve also created a This Is Alice Oseman audiobooks playlist to feature other books from the British author. Isaac Henderson, the resident bookworm character from the Heartstopper series, has his own audiobook playlist. This dedicated shelf on Spotify includes Isaac-approved favorites like All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson, Ace by Angela Chen, and selected classics like Emma by Jane Austen and The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde.

Playful podcasting

To dissect each episode and hear from the cast, consider Heartstopper: The Official Podcast. Hosted by Tia Kofi, the four-part series includes secrets, laughs, and heartfelt discussions.

Ready to dive in? Find all our Heartstopper content here.

J Balvin Regresa A Sus Comienzos Con Su Nuevo Álbum ‘Rayo’

August 9, 2024

El aclamado colombiano J Balvin ha conquistado al mundo con su música durante más de una década. Fans desde Latinoamérica hasta Europa están cautivados por la energía del  “El Niño de Medellín” y sus ritmos contagiosos. De hecho, cada segundo, 140 canciones de J Balvin son reproducidas en Spotify, y sus temas se encuentran en más de 240 millones de playlists creadas por los usuarios.

No solo es uno de los nombres más influyentes en la música urbana, sino que también ocupa el segundo lugar como el artista latino más escuchado en Spotify de todos los tiempos. Sus grandes éxitos incluyen “LA CANCIÓN” con Bad Bunny,  “I Like It” con Bad Bunny y Cardi B, y  “Mi Gente” con Willy William, cada uno con más de mil millones de reproducciones.

Ahora, el pionero del reggaetón regresa con su nuevo álbum Rayo, que se estrena hoy. J Balvin es bien conocido por sus colaboraciones estelares, y el primer sencillo del álbum,  “Polvo de tu vida”, lo hace junto al puertorriqueño Chencho Corleone. Desde su lanzamiento en junio, la canción ha acumulado más de 16 millones de reproducciones. Y para dar una idea de dónde provienen esos oyentes, Bogotá es la ciudad con más streams, seguida por Madrid, Barcelona, Santiago de Chile y Ciudad de México.

El segundo sencillo, “Gaga”, es una colaboración con el artista español SAIKO. Este tema también está cosechando éxito rápidamente, con más de siete millones de reproducciones desde su lanzamiento en julio, y ha visto un aumento notable en escuchas en España, México y Estados Unidos.

For the Record habló con J Balvin para descubrir más sobre la inspiración detrás de su último proyecto, con quién le gustaría colaborar en el futuro y qué otros géneros colombianos disfruta escuchar.

Cuéntanos sobre Rayo.

Rayo trata de volver a mi esencia. Rayo es el nombre de mi primer carro, un carro que mi padre compró con mucho esfuerzo para mí. Solía llevar a mis amigos del colegio y les cobraba una tarifa mensual como conductor.

Ese carro me permitió llevar mi música a diferentes barrios, clubes y escuelas. Vendía CDs en la calle y en eventos como “Sonido sobre Ruedas”, donde todos llegaban con sus sistemas de sonido y sus carros. Incluso llegué a vender ropa desde la parte de atrás de Rayo.

Rayo tuvo un papel importante en la historia del reggaetón en Medellín, porque me llevó a muchos lugares que hoy en día han sido profundamente impactados por la escena del reggaetón. Así que, Rayo, el álbum, trae mucha nostalgia, porque se trata de regresar a mi esencia, a quien era cuando hacía música sin pretensiones, sin pensar en números o reproducciones, sino simplemente disfrutando como un niño.

¿Qué artistas te inspiran?

Daddy Yankee es la razón por la que decidí entrar en el mundo del reggaetón. Pero tengo muchas otras inspiraciones: Craig David, Kurt Cobain, James Hetfield de  Metallica y  Ed Sheeran, que es un gran amigo mío.

Cada época tiene artistas que dejan una gran huella en diferentes momentos. Estos son algunos de ellos, pero hay muchos más.

¿Qué otros géneros de música colombiana escuchas?

Me encanta la Salsa Colombiana, especialmente la de Cali y Medellín. También me fascina la música vallenata, como la de Silvestre Dangond. Admiro mucho lo que hace Andrés Cepeda, al igual que Fonseca. Disfruto mucho del rock de Juanes, que es de mi ciudad natal. “El Rock De Mi Pueblo” de Carlos Vives también es un álbum que me gusta mucho. Creo que Colombia tiene una música increíble. Por supuesto, también está la música tradicional como la cumbia y el joropo. Aunque esa música puede ser menos comercial, su sabor y ritmo están muy presentes en la música del país.

Eres conocido por tus colaboraciones. ¿Con qué artistas, compositores o productores de la nueva escena de música urbana en Colombia te gustaría colaborar?

Han surgido muchos talentos. En este momento, está Kapo con su canción Afrobeat “Ohnana”, Esteban Rojas de Cali, que me gusta mucho, y Philip Ariaz de Medellín, que es increíble. Nath de Medallo también es muy buena. Pirlo de Cali es fantástico, y  El H de la costa también es genial. Hay tantos artistas. Pero con todos ellos, sé que si surge la oportunidad, podríamos trabajar juntos y disfrutar de la conexión que tenemos.

¿Cómo te ha apoyado Spotify a ti y a tu música?

Spotify ha sido fundamental para mi carrera. La plataforma me ha ayudado a llegar a una audiencia realmente global. Desde que me convertí en el artista más escuchado a nivel mundial hace un par de años, realmente he visto lo valioso que es Spotify para ayudar a los artistas a ser descubiertos, y cómo los oyentes pueden explorar diferentes culturas de otros países a través de sus listas Top 50.

¿Cómo te gusta descubrir nueva música en Spotify?

Cada día se lanzan miles de canciones. Me gusta concentrarme en las listas Top 50, no solo en los países latinos, que suelen ser el núcleo donde se reproduce nuestra música, sino que también me interesa mucho lo que se escucha en lugares como Nigeria, Japón, Suecia, Países Bajos, Lituania y Polonia. Esto me ayuda a ampliar mi perspectiva y a pensar en otros géneros y lenguajes que quizá no conocía antes.

Regresa a los inicios con J Balvin y su nuevo álbum Rayo, disponible ahora.

Celebrate 8 Years With BLACKPINK on Spotify

August 1, 2024

It’s been eight years since BLACKPINK captivated the K-Pop scene and transcended to global superstardom. Since then, they’ve racked up billions of streams on Spotify and built a loyal following of BLINKs—the moniker for their fandom.

#8YearswithBLACKPINK

Spotify is commemorating the quartet’s milestone anniversary with a series of surprises on the This Is BLACKPINK playlist under the banner #8YearswithBLACKPINK. From August 1 through August 8, which marks the period of the group’s inception, the playlist will pay daily homage to a different BLACKPINK era.

As listeners experience iconic milestones of members JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA, some users in Indonesia, South Korea, the Philippines, the U.S., Thailand, Brazil, Australia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain, Poland, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, India, and Turkey will be rewarded with special digital social cards that will be revealed daily based on their streaming habits.

“It’s been thrilling to witness the growth of BLACKPINK throughout the years,” said Jungjoo Park, Head of Music Korea, Spotify. “Our #8YearswithBLACKPINK campaign bolsters our commitment to supporting Korean artists in reaching and deepening their connections with listeners worldwide, and we hope fans enjoy the special surprises we have in store for them.” 

A record-breaking rise

The proof is in the numbers when looking at BLACKPINK’s rise to stardom. Their Spotify streams tracked an average year-on-year growth of more than 110%, and the group now has more than 13 billion streams on our platform. BLACKPINK tracks have been added to more than 71 million user-generated playlists, and their top five most-streamed songs—“How You Like That,” “Kill This Love,” “Pink Venom,” “DDU-DU DDU-DU,” and “Shut Down”—have collectively garnered more than 4 billion streams. 

We mentioned that their music has made waves well beyond Seoul, the city where they got their start. On Spotify, BLACKPINK’s top listening markets include the U.S., Indonesia, Mexico, the Philippines, and Brazil.  

Celebrate the group and let Spotify take you on a journey through each of its eras with the This Is BLACKPINK playlist.