Since 2014, Spotify has created an experience for listeners in Brazil that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the music scene in the country. We’ve also been helping artists grow their revenues and audiences in big ways. In fact, in 2023, Brazilian artists were discovered by first-time listeners nearly 10 billion times on Spotify. Take a look at highlights from our decade in Brazil and tune into what our Brazilian audience is listening to! 

We’ve unveiled the next chapter of our Spotify CLASSICS program: The 100 Greatest R&B Songs of the Streaming Era. Spotify’s U.S. editorial team—along with Carl Chery, Creative Director, Head of Urban Music at Spotify—has taken on the ambitious task of corralling all shades of R&B under one umbrella, and in the end, this list offers a snapshot of all the genre has offered in the streaming era, which we define as 2015 to present day. Read on!

The recent European Commission (EC) decision marks an important moment in the fight for a more open internet for consumers. It has made its conclusion clear: Apple’s behavior limiting communications to consumers is unlawful. This decision sends a powerful message—no company, not even a monopoly like Apple, can wield power abusively to control how other companies interact with their customers. Learn more.

Since its inception, radio provided a music format that was convenient and simple, but far from personal. Spotify’s solution? AI DJ, a bespoke experience that provides listeners with the content they want through generative AI technology. After years of experimentation, we created a product that captures the fun and usefulness of a radio DJ, but builds on it to make it a personalized experience meant just for you. In this episode, learn how we did it and hear from our AI DJ himself, Xavier “X” Jernigan.