– Regularly updated with the latest hits and classic 2021-2022 anthems.
Average track tempos dropped from a frantic 119 BPM in 2015 to a more rhythmic, contemplative 114 BPM by the mid-2020s.
Already a powerhouse, his 2022 track "Calm Down" became a global cultural phenomenon, eventually becoming the first track by an African artist to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams.
Data shows a sharp rise in "whiny" or emotionally charged vocals, which now account for a significant portion of streams as artists lean into vulnerability. Top 2022 Video Mixes & Playlists
This subgenre (meaning "Afro-Prayer") emerged in 2022, focusing on spirituality and the struggles of street life, blending melancholic melodies with uplifting messages.
These four artists were central to the "deep content" and viral video mixes of the time:
– Regularly updated with the latest hits and classic 2021-2022 anthems.
Average track tempos dropped from a frantic 119 BPM in 2015 to a more rhythmic, contemplative 114 BPM by the mid-2020s.
Already a powerhouse, his 2022 track "Calm Down" became a global cultural phenomenon, eventually becoming the first track by an African artist to surpass 1 billion Spotify streams.
Data shows a sharp rise in "whiny" or emotionally charged vocals, which now account for a significant portion of streams as artists lean into vulnerability. Top 2022 Video Mixes & Playlists
This subgenre (meaning "Afro-Prayer") emerged in 2022, focusing on spirituality and the struggles of street life, blending melancholic melodies with uplifting messages.
These four artists were central to the "deep content" and viral video mixes of the time: