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RADAR Spain Returns With 6 Artists Shaping the Country’s Hottest Music Trends

April 5, 2024

Since its launch in 2020, RADAR has served as Spotify’s program to spotlight rising talent from around the world, supporting emerging artists on their journeys to global stardom. Now we’re launching our fifth edition of RADAR Spain, featuring Mushkaa, Charlie USG, Luis Cortés, pablopablo, shego, and Samuraï.

These six artists reflect the rich tapestry of sounds taking the country by storm, from the rise of urban music in Catalan to the fusion of flamenco, soul, and R&B. And as part of the program, they will all receive Spotify support through a dedicated playlist, special editorial placement, and personalized marketing plans.

Across the previous editions of the program, 35 Spanish artists have used RADAR as a springboard to raise their profiles and connect with new fans across the globe. Take reggaeton star Quevedo: After being named one of Spotify’s RADAR Global artists in 2022, the singer dropped his collaboration with Bizarrap, “Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52,” and went on to become the most-listened-to homegrown artist in Spain in 2022 and 2023.

The RADAR Spain class of 2023 is also riding a wave of momentum. One featured artist, singer-songwriter-producer SAIKO, has seen his monthly listeners grow by a cool 600%. Similarly, pop performer Marta Santos has boosted her monthly listeners by more than 120%, while singer Queralt Lahoz has seen a 90% spike.

This new class of rising stars is now ready to make their mark and showcase the innovation and experimentation that has long defined Spanish music. Keep reading to find out why these artists have fans buzzing.

Mushkaa

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Just a few years into her professional music career, Mushkaa sits at the forefront of the Catalan urban music scene. With a distinct urban/pop sound, the artist is helping take music in the Catalan language beyond its traditional geographic borders.

Charlie USG

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Charlie USG got his start performing covers of popular Spanish songs on the streets of Madrid. In 2022, he released his first original song, “Gran Vía 82,” in honor of the corner where he developed his first fan base. Today, the singer-songwriter combines classic rock elements with contemporary pop sounds.

Luis Cortés

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Luis Cortés’ gypsy and African ancestry helped shape his diverse musical palette, with the musician blending flamenco, soul, and R&B into one unique sound. He recently dropped three new singles: “Sin Ti, Sin Mí,” “Mama,” and “ME DUELE QUERERTE.”

pablopablo

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After getting his start as a producer and composer, pablopablo burst onto Spain’s indie music scene in 2022. Since then, the artist has collaborated with Spanish pop star C. Tangana on several releases, including “Estrecho / Alvarado (feat pablopablo).”

shego

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The Madrid-based rock band shego dabbles in rock, pop, punk, and electronica. Currently working on its second studio album, the female-fronted group has been steadily climbing the ranks of Spanish indie rock.

Samuraï

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Samuraï takes us back to the punk-pop sounds of the 2000s. The artist mixes alternative pop, electronic, and urban sounds, fusing her passion for video games with her music in a fresh, vibrant way.

Stream our RADAR España playlist to discover more emerging Spanish artists.

Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” Makes Spotify History as It Reaches 1 Billion Streams

May 5, 2023

It’s official: Miley Cyrus’s hit song “Flowers” danced itself into the record books yet again, reaching one billion streams faster than any other song in Spotify history.

Following the single’s release on January 12, it only took 112 days for “Flowers” to join the Billions Club, marking the second time one of Miley’s songs has eclipsed one billion streams—the first being “Party In The U.S.A.” 

Adding to Miley’s list of accolades, “Flowers” also holds the record for the most-streamed song in a single week.

“Flowers” joins an elite group of songs across artists and genres in our Billions Club, including Bizarrap’s “Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52,” Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Doja Cat’s “Need to Know,” The Fray’s “How to Save A Life,” and Bruno Mars’s “Talking to the Moon.” But after hitting the one billion mark in record fashion, “Flowers” is truly in a league of its own. 

Stream Miley’s record-setting song and more of this year’s biggest anthems on our flagship playlist Today’s Top Hits. 

Bizarrap Racks Up 1 Billion Streams for “Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52”

April 25, 2023

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Bizarrap is the latest artist to reach the Billions Club. The Argentinian producer has racked up more than 1 billion streams on Spotify of his track “Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52,” which features Spanish rapper Quevedo. We awarded the coveted Billions Club plaque to Bizarrap following the conclusion of his “BZRP Live Tour,” a three-night performance that took place at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo in front of more than 60,000 fans. 

From Argentina to the world

This recognition of Bizarrap’s achievement is a reflection of his incredible success on Spotify and of the global respect and admiration he’s earned through his music.

When his single with Quevedo first released last July, it only took 10 days for it to reach the top of Spotify’s global charts, and it made Bizarrap the first Argentinian artist to go number one globally. It later became Argentina’s most-streamed song in 2022, capping off a momentous year for Bizarrap and Quevedo, who also received a plaque for his contribution to the smash song.

The Bzrp Music Sessions series has been a hit on Spotify, with the top 10 most popular sessions featuring some of the biggest names in music. Shakira, Tiago PZK, NATHY PELUSO, L-Gante, Villano Antillano, Eladio Carrion, Nicky Jam, Nicki Nicole, and Aleman have all contributed, helping to catapult the young producer to fame.

Bizarrap’s growth is evident in his Spotify numbers. In just seven years, he went from 1.2 million streams to more than 2.9 billion in 2022. He was also the most-streamed Argentinian artist in the world last year.

 

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Spotify ‘opens up’ for the show

Prior to Bizarrap’s performances in Buenos Aires, Spotify teamed up with the artist and helped fans get in the spirit by launching a collaborative playlist. Listeners were invited to submit songs they wanted to hear for the warm-up, creating a new way to interact with fans before the concert kicked off.

Bizarrap’s success is a testament to his talent and hard work. Congratulations to Bizarrap and Quevedo for their historic achievement—we can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two talented artists.

 

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Bizarrap supera las mil millones de reproducciones con “Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52”

April 25, 2023

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El artista y productor Bizarrap es el último en llegar al Club de los Mil Millones. El artista argentino lleva acumulado más de 1.000 millones de reproducciones en Spotify de su canción “Quevedo: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52”, en la que colabora el rapero español Quevedo. Le hemos otorgado la tan deseada placa del Club de los Mil Millones a Bizarrap tras el cierre de su gira “BZRP Live Tour”, tras su actuación de tres noches que tuvo lugar en el Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo ante más de 60.000 fans.

Desde Argentina hacia el mundo

El reconocimiento al logro de Bizarrap refleja su increíble éxito en Spotify, y el respeto y la admiración mundial que se ha ganado gracias a su música.

Cuando su Session con Quevedo se publicó por primera vez el pasado mes de julio, solo tardó 10 días en alcanzar el primer puesto de los rankings mundiales de Spotify, y convirtió a Bizarrap en el primer artista argentino en llegar al puesto uno mundial. Más tarde se convirtió en la canción argentina más escuchada en 2022, coronando un año trascendental para Bizarrap y Quevedo, que también recibirá una placa por su contribución a la canción.

Las Bzrp Music Sessions han sido un éxito en Spotify, especialmente con las 10 más populares protagonizadas por algunos de los nombres más importantes de la música. Shakira, Tiago PZK, NATHY PELUSO, L-Gante, Villano Antillano, Eladio Carrion, Nicky Jam, Nicki Nicole y Aleman que han contribuido a impulsar a la fama al joven productor.

El crecimiento de Bizarrap es evidente en sus cifras de Spotify. En sólo siete años, pasó de 1.2 millones de streams a más de 2.900 millones en 2022. También fue el artista argentino con más streams del mundo el año pasado.

 

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Spotify ‘se abre’ al espectáculo

Antes de las actuaciones de Bizarrap en Buenos Aires, Spotify se unió con el artista y ayudó a los fans a entrar en el “mood” lanzando una playlist colaborativa. Los oyentes fueron invitados a sumar las canciones que querían escuchar durante la previa del show, creando una nueva forma de interactuar con los fans antes de que comenzara el concierto.

El éxito de Bizarrap es un testimonio de su talento y su trabajo duro. Felicitaciones a Bizarrap y Quevedo por su logro histórico. Estamos ansiosos por ver qué les depara el futuro a estos dos artistas talentosos.

 

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FC Barcelona’s Official Spotify Playlists Will Help You Get Hyped for Matchday

January 30, 2023

At the end of 2022, we celebrated an amazing year with FC Barcelona by revealing the artists and tracks that the players streamed the most. Now, the latest exciting moment in the partnership between Spotify and FC Barcelona is here: We’re bringing Barça onto the platform for the first time, creating a direct link between players, artists, and fans. 

Starting today, listeners can stream matchday playlists from both the men’s and women’s teams that showcase the music selections that motivate and inspire the players to perform on game day. 

RADAR Global Is Back With the Reggaeton Sounds of Spain’s Quevedo

June 28, 2022

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Since its launch in 2020, RADAR has served as Spotify’s marquee program for emerging artists around the world, helping to support and propel artists onto the global music stage. And now, RADAR Global is back with our latest featured artist, the up-and-coming reggaeton star Quevedo.

Hailing from Gran Canaria, Spain, the 21-year-old singer burst onto the scene in 2020 with his single “En Reformas.” His sound—a mix of hip-hop and Latin rhythms inspired by his upbringing in the Canary Islands—resonated with fans across the world, and he has since reached over 9.7M monthly listeners on Spotify. His single “Cayó la noche (Remix)” was a breakthrough hit, transforming Quevedo from an underground artist into the spotlight – reaching #1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Spain Chart. Quevedo has also popped up on numerous Spotify charts, reaching #19 on Viral 50 ⁠— Global and #2 on Viral 50 ⁠— Spain.

“Quevedo’s growth has been breathtaking to watch in this very short period of time, and we love how it stems from a wonderful mix of talent, intuition, and breadth of musical influences,” said Melanie Parejo, Head of Music, Southern Europe at Spotify. “We’re thrilled that Quevedo is part of the new slate of RADAR artists and truly proud that he has been chosen to be in our RADAR Global artist program.”

Quevedo’s momentum has only continued in 2022; he’s racked up millions of streams with his singles “Respuesta Cero” and “Nonstop” and collaborated with the Argentinian hitmaker Duki on “Si Quieren Frontear.” But Quevedo really took the next step in his career this past May when he landed a spot on the remix of “2step” by Ed Sheeran. 

Now, we’re thrilled to continue our support of Quevedo with his newly minted role as a featured global RADAR artist. Not only will he be featured on the RADAR Global playlist, but also in a short mini-documentary in partnership with Spotify. The mini-doc, which takes place in his hometown, gives fans a glimpse into his roots and musical journey. As a RADAR artist, Quevedo worked with Spotify on a custom photoshoot in the Canary Islands, establishing a new set of bespoke images that will be used throughout the duration of the campaign, across marketing materials, including a Times Square billboard in New York City. Quevedo will also receive promotion around key music releases, a feature in Spotify’s RADAR recurring Rolling Stone Series, and an opportunity to participate in Fans First opportunities including ticket presales and merchandise offers throughout the duration of the partnership.   

“I couldn’t be happier to be the new Spotify RADAR artist,” Quevedo told For the Record. “It means so much to be able to share my music with new fans all over the world and I want to thank everyone who made this possible. From Gran Canaria to the world.”

Quevedo has accomplished a lot in a relatively short period of time, but stay tuned because he’s just getting started. And to discover more about the next wave of artists primed for stardom around the world, be sure to keep an eye on Spotify’s RADAR Global program in the future.

Check out the latest music from Quevedo and start streaming his latest single, “Nonstop,” below.