Amapiano slayer Kabza De Small, real name Kabelo Motha has been revealed by Spotify as South Africa’s most streamed local artist of the year.
On Tuesday, Spotify officially unveiled Wrapped 2019, an annual end year summary that reveals top artists, albums, songs, playlists and, podcasts streamed on the platform.
“Wrapped” showcases how more than 248 million music lovers around the world listened to and discovered music and podcasts in 2019, taking a look at music, culture and streaming through the eyes (and ears) of the fans and artists that made it all possible.
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AmaPiano dominated South African dance floors in 2019, so it comes as no surprise that AmaPiano breakout star, Kabza De Small, is the most streamed local artist in South Africa this year, followed closely by DJ Maphorisa, with Hip Hop megastar Nasty C taking the third spot.
Kabza De Small also tops the list for the most streamed South African male artists in South Africa.
Prince Kaybe and Kabza De Small also feature on the list of most-streamed South African albums in South Africa. Prince Kaybee’s “Re Mmino” topped the list with Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa’s “Scorpion Kings” in the second most-streamed album slot.
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When it comes to 2019, Spotify also revealed that, globally, Post Malone is the most streamed artist this year. This is the first time the rapper-singer-songwriter tops Spotify’s “Wrapped” list, just over 12 weeks after dropping his latest album, Hollywood’s Bleeding, which is also the second most-streamed album globally and the most-streamed album in South Africa this year.
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Female voices were a force on Spotify in 2019, Shekhinah, who recently opened for legendary RnB singer Toni Braxton, remained the most streamed local female artist in South Africa. Lady Zamar, whose much anticipated second album Monarch, churned out more chart-topping hits, followed in second place with Afrikaans rock artist, Karen Zoid, claiming the third spot.
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Spotify Wrapped 2019 – South Africa Top Lists
Most Streamed Artists in South Africa, which clearly doesn’t show support from locals when it comes to supporting their own local artists.
- Khalid
- Post Malone
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Billie Eilish
- Ariana Grande
- Chris Brown
- The Chainsmokers
- Beyoncé
- J. Cole
Most Streamed Tracks in South Africa
- “Sunflower” – Post Malone, Swae Lee
- “I Don’t Care” – Ed Shereen and Justin Bieber
- “Eastside” – Halsey, Khalid, Benny Blanco
- “bad guy” – Billie Eilish
- “wow” – Post Malone
- “Old Town Road (Remix)” – Billy Ray Cyrus, Lil Nas X
- “Señorita” – Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes
- “Happier” – Bastille, Marshmello
- “Someone You Loved” – Lewis Capaldi
- “7 Rings” – Ariana Grande
Most Streamed Albums – in South Africa
- Hollywood’s Bleeding – Post Malone
- WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? – Billie Eilish
- Free Spirit – Khalid
- No.6 Collaborations Project – Ed Sheeran
- thank u, next – Ariana Grande
- Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes
- beerbongs & Bentley’s – Post Malone
- 7 EP – Lil Nas X
- Indigo (Extended) – Chris Brown
- Scorpion – Drake
Most Streamed Female Artists in South Africa
- Billie Eilish
- Ariana Grande
- Beyoncé
- Taylor Swift
- Halsey
- Camila Cabello
- Rihanna
- Nicki Minaj
- Cardi B
- Bebe Rexha
Most Streamed South African Artists in South Africa
- Kabza De Small
- DJ Maphorisa
- Nasty C
- Prince Kaybee
- Spoegwolf
- Black Coffee
- Joyous Celebration
- Sjava
- Snotkop
- AKA
Most Streamed South African Tracks in South Africa
- “Drive” – Black Coffee, David Guetta, Delilah Montagu
- “Fetch Your Life” (Edit) – Prince Kaybee, Msaki
- “Dames” – Biggy
- “Amantombazane” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Mfr Souls, Samthing Soweto
- “Akulaleki” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Samthing Soweto, Sha Sha
- “Vula Vala” – DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small, Nokwazi, Vigro Deep
- “SMA” – Nasty C, Rowlene
- “Kokota” – Bizizi, KayGee DaKing, Killer Kau
- “Gugulethu” – Afro Brothers, Indlovukazi, Prince Kaybee, Supta
- “Whipped” – Nasty C, Shekhinah, Tellaman
Most Streamed South African Albums in South Africa
- “Re Mmino” – Prince Kaybee
- “Scorpion Kings” – Kabza Da Small, DJ Maphorisa
- “Emakhaya” – Mlindo The Vocalist
- “Strings And Bling” – Nasty C
- “Umqhele” – Sjava
- “Isphithiphithi” – Samthing Soweto
- “Koma” – Spoegwolf
- “Die Platinum Reeks” – Snotkop
- “Africa To The World” – Sun-El Musician
- “Alles Van Die Beste” – Die Heuwels Fanstasties
Most Streamed South African Female Artists in South Africa
- Shekhinah
- Lady Zamar
- Karen Zoid
- Simmy
- Juanita Du Plessis
- Ami Faku
- Lebo Sekgobela
- Zonke
- Sho Madjozi
- Karlien Van Jaarsveld
Most Streamed South African Male Artists in South Africa
- Kabza De Small
- DJ Maphorisa
- Nasty C
- Prince Kaybee
- Spoegwolf
- Black Coffee
- Sjava
- Snotkop
- Mlindo The Vocalist
- AKA
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