Shakira isn’t just the undisputed queen of summer with “Dai Dai.” The Colombian superstar also remains the most-streamed Latin artist in the world today, thanks to her latest track alongside African icon Burna Boy. The single is the most-streamed song on Spotify globally and tops the Billboard Global Chart for the week of June 30, a milestone that further cements Shakira’s standing as one of the most influential voices in global music.   Released on May 14, “Dai Dai" is the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The track is a...

After captivating local and international audiences with the viral cover of “Takedown”—which has amassed more than millions of views across social media—and following the release of their fan-favorite single “Tanga,” emerging P-Pop powerhouse KAIA makes a triumphant comeback with “hulog,” their new single under Sony Music Entertainment.   Where “Tanga” mined the irrational things people do in the name of love, “hulog” steers the direction toward something lighter, brighter, and more hopeful: the exhilarating feeling of falling in love. Built around the central question, “Paano ka ba nahulog?,” the song invites listeners to revisit the innocent and exciting moments that...

Spotify soundtracks Filipinos’ fitness rituals. From solo training sessions to community workouts, Filipinos are turning to Spotify as part of how they move. The rise of run culture has seen consumption of running playlists on Spotify quadruple, while user-generated running playlists increased five-fold.   The top running tracks locally reflect the energy listeners bring to every run—from the uplifting sound of “Golden” by HUNTR/X, to the high-intensity push of “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and the pop confidence of “like JENNIE” by JENNIE.   Spotify brings fitness culture closer to fans through IN THE ZONE, a playlist...

K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ returns with their highly anticipated new mini album, ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5,’ marking the next chapter in the group’s ongoing GOLDEN HOUR series. Released on June 26, the album features five brand-new tracks that further showcase ATEEZ’s signature ability to blend powerful performance-driven music with genre-crossing artistry. The EP is out now via Sony Music Korea/RCA Records – click here to listen.   Led by title track “BAD,” ‘GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5’ delivers a catchy and addictive new sound filled with bold energy, confident attitude, and instantly memorable hooks. The album’s five tracks each bring distinct colors...

After retreating from the spotlight for more than two decades, Barbie’s Cradle returns with creative confidence and renewal in “Emergency,” their first single since 2003.   Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the harmony-laden indie pop track was penned by guitarist Kakoy Legaspi and produced by Barbie Almalbis together with the band. It finds the pop-rock quartet confronting existential anxiety through an unexpected lens: humor. Rather than offering compelling answers to life’s deepest questions, the song suggests that perhaps the healthiest response is to acknowledge its inherent absurdity and learn to live with it.   “It’s a sarcastic take on existential...