South African amapiano artist Zee Nxumalo has been named the May ambassador for Spotify’s EQUAL Africa programme, an initiative by Spotify aimed at promoting women artists across the continent.
"RIDE" is a smooth, feel-good love anthem about connection, trust, and being completely swept up in someone’s energy. The song captures the magic of finding a rare kind of love one that feels effortless, exciting, and real from sunrise to sunset. With a blend of vulnerability and passion, it explores the desire for reassurance while celebrating a partner who brings peace, balance, and undeniable vibes.
Pep and Perk (along with Mega Ran) are on a mission to make the world a little brighter one smile at a time! GONNA MAKE YOU SMILE is a fun, high energy track that will get you singing along from the top. So buckle up, take the ride and embrace the magic. And if you’re having a bad day, this tune can singlehandedly turn it around!!
ALYME is a new chill house alias from a well-known artist with releases on Selected and Universal Music Group. “WAVES” blends warm synths, soft vocals, and a deep, relaxed groove. Uplifting and melodic, the track leans into a more atmospheric, introspective sound, built for late-night listening and moments of calm escapism.
Japanese Hip Hop and Alternative Hip Hop musician Tade Dust has been making waves in the music world. “No Sleep” is a mellow grime track that reflects Tade Dust’s state of mind while moving between cities and moments. Blending Japanese and English, he captures late-night thoughts, pressure, and the drive to keep going. “No sleep” becomes a symbol of both ambition and restlessness.
"Hard Healing” reflects a period in Hutch’s life when he would stay up all night, acting recklessly, often out of boredom and a lack of direction. It also explores the process of growing up and learning not to seek peace in external things, instead focusing on healing by any means necessary. Like his other songs, it carries a similar thread in that it serves as a diary entry, an observation of how he felt during a time when he was trying to make meaningful changes in his life.
"PA' LO BONITO" is a fun, feel-good salsa about that love that hits your heart a palo bonito: hard, fast, and in the best way. It’s about being crazy about someone, dancing the bad vibes away, and realizing they changed your whole direction without even trying. Flirty, playful, and full of sabor, this song celebrates the kind of connection that makes you say “I want you in this life and the next.