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Singing in the shower not only brings joy but boosts your mood, according to new research.
Riky Rick's posthumous album 'Boss Zonke Forever' has taken the South African music charts by storm, amassing nearly 2 million Spotify plays in its first week.
South African artist Moonchild Sanelly takes centre stage as Spotify's GLOW ambassador for March, using her platform to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices and challenge societal norms through her bold, unapologetic artistry.
Tyla makes waves as she achieves a historic milestone as the first solo African artist to reach one billion streams on Spotify with her hit song 'Water'.
Tyla's unique “popiano” sound has earned her a spot on Spotify's Global Impact List, with 12 of her songs making it to the top 25.
South African gospel artists are making history on streaming platforms, with Nontokozo Mkhize's debut album matching national records and Xolly Mncwango achieving remarkable success with millions of streams.
South African music producer Luc Lavigne has turned his passion for music into an impressive career in the heart of Hollywood. At just 22 years old, his production, mixing, and mastering expertise has earned him opportunities and accolades that have set him on a path as one of the most exciting young talents in the global music industry.
Nontokozo Mkhize's hit single "Esandleni" makes history as the most-streamed solo song by a female artist in a week on Spotify South Africa, surpassing Adele’s "Easy on Me. "
While Valentine’s Day might still be a few weeks away, they’ve gifted us with a love anthem.
Artists, songwriters and consumers will benefit from new paid subscription tiers, bundling of music and non-music content, and a richer audio and visual content catalogue
The ‘It’s Up’ rapper accused the company of defamation by allowing Kendrick Lamar’s song to be published.
Spotify’s list of music shows that parents with small children no longer have the freedom to listen to adult music
He thanked his fans and collaborators for their role in his journey.
Local music consumption surges as Spotify Wrapped showcases South Africa's beloved artists.
While SA’s amapiano scene is currently booming, there is still a huge appetite for South African hip-hop.
The singer, producer and performer shared the video on Tuesday and also did a digital voting poll, asking people if they got the message of her new single. Well, it seems most were left scratching their heads.
Released in October 1994 as part of Mariah’s Merry Christmas album, the song has become a seasonal sensation
This accomplishment is not only a personal triumph but also speaks volumes about the impact of streaming when it comes to African music.
He’s hoping that anyone who relates to the song’s themes will find peace and forgiveness.
MacG argued that Uncle Waffles could have shared her platform with Ohp Sage in order to boast his career.
Michael Jackson continues to break records posthumously, while One Direction sees a surge in streaming following Liam Payne's death.
She also discussed her experiences with influential actors who took their performances lightly, disrespecting the craft.
Johannesburg-based boy band, Dey Say, transitioned from TikTok sensations to music stars with their debut single, ‘Calling For You’.
Gaga shared the single cover, which shows a woman in a white dress with messy hair leaning on a white car's bonnet. The words 'Disease' are written backwards in bold.
After an eight year hiatus since the release of his last studio album, beloved South African rapper Duncan returns with ‘Incwadi Yezono’, a powerful new album celebrating life, challenges and triumphs.