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According to Spotify, these are the best songs to sing in the shower
Singing in the shower not only brings joy but boosts your mood, according to new research.
Riky Rick's 'Boss Zonke Forever' reigns supreme on SA music charts
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.
SA Artist Moonchild Sanelly champions LGBTQIA+ visibility through Spotify GLOW
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 history as the first solo African artist to reach 1 billion Spotify streams for ‘Water’
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 dominates the Spotify Global Impact 2025 list
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.
Nontokozo Mkhize and Xolly Mncwango leading the way in South African gospel music
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.
Luc Lavigne: the rising South African music producer making waves in Hollywood
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 breaks streaming records with 'Esandleni'
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. "
Celebrate love this Valentine's with Naledi Aphiwe and Mawelele's ‘Romeo and Juliet’
While Valentine’s Day might still be a few weeks away, they’ve gifted us with a love anthem.
Universal Studios and Spotify sign a deal offering subscribers more choices
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
Drake's defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group: the fallout from Kendrick Lamar's diss track
The ‘It’s Up’ rapper accused the company of defamation by allowing Kendrick Lamar’s song to be published.
Parents forced to listen to kiddies music
Spotify’s list of music shows that parents with small children no longer have the freedom to listen to adult music
Sjava reflects on hard work and gratitude after Spotify win
He thanked his fans and collaborators for their role in his journey.
Tyla and Kabza De Small top SA’s Spotify Wrapped 2024 list
Local music consumption surges as Spotify Wrapped showcases South Africa's beloved artists.
Nasty C leads the charge: South African hip hop's global influence
While SA’s amapiano scene is currently booming, there is still a huge appetite for South African hip-hop.
‘Me, I’m lost’: Toya Delazy fans get into a froth over her bubble bath post
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.
Court ruling favours Mariah Carey in Christmas song copyright dispute
Released in October 1994 as part of Mariah’s Merry Christmas album, the song has become a seasonal sensation
Nasty C becomes first South African hip hop artist to surpass 100 million Spotify streams
This accomplishment is not only a personal triumph but also speaks volumes about the impact of streaming when it comes to African music.
Indie folk artist Cape Jay shatters hearts with new single ‘Brazilia’
He’s hoping that anyone who relates to the song’s themes will find peace and forgiveness.
WATCH: MacG slams Uncle Waffles for failing to credit Ohp Sage in her hit single, ‘Wadibusa’
MacG argued that Uncle Waffles could have shared her platform with Ohp Sage in order to boast his career.
Michael Jackson makes history as the first artist with five music videos surpassing one billion views each
Michael Jackson continues to break records posthumously, while One Direction sees a surge in streaming following Liam Payne's death.
WATCH: Nambitha Mpumlwana discusses the challenges of working with influencer actors on ‘Engineer Your Life’ podcast
She also discussed her experiences with influential actors who took their performances lightly, disrespecting the craft.
From TikTok to studio: Dey Say release their debut single ‘Calling For You’
Johannesburg-based boy band, Dey Say, transitioned from TikTok sensations to music stars with their debut single, ‘Calling For You’.
Lady Gaga set to drop new single ‘Disease’ after ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ flop
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.
From 'Balaclava' to 'Incwadi Yezono': Duncan's musical evolution is evident in his latest studio album
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.