25 Most impactful South African songs of 2024 on Spotify

By wazup on July 16, 2024 Comments Closed / 55 views

Spotify has shared its first Global Impact List for South Africa, showcasing the top 25 South African songs that have a global impact on the streaming platform in the first half of 2024.

This list highlights tracks that have been most popular with listeners around the world, released between 1 January 1 and 30 June 2024.

Having a peek at the list, Tyla leads with eight songs from her self-titled debut, including ‘Jump’ featuring Gunna and Skillibeng. Major League DJz have three slots on the list, with Tyler ICU securing two.

The list also includes jams from KMAT, Uncle Waffles, and Leemckrazy with Shakes & Les.

This recognition by Spotify celebrates the extraordinary global reach and influence of South African music. For music lovers looking to explore the best of South African sounds that are making waves worldwide, check out the list below:

1. Tyla, Gunna, Skillibeng – JUMP
2. Tyla – ART
3. Tyla, Tems – No. 1
4. Tyla – Safer
5. Tyla, Becky G – On My Body
6. Tyla – Breath Me
7. Uncle Waffles, Royal MusiQ, OHP Sage, Pcee, Djy Biza – Wadibusa
8. Tyla – Priorities
9. Tyla, Kelvin Momo – Intro
10. Doja Cat, The Joy – Shutcho
11. Shakes & Les, LeeMcKrazy – Funk 99
12. Diamond Platnumz, Khalil Harrison, Chley – Komasava
13. Internet Girl – PULL UP
14. Major League Djz, Victony – Margaret
15. DJ Lag, Mr Nation Thingz, K.C Driller – Hade Boss
16. Rotimi, Mayorkun, Nasty C – Sade
17. JAE5, Lojay, Tyler ICU, Sha Sha – Dishonest
18. Burna Boy, Major League Djz – Tested, Approved & Trusted
19. NGHTMRE, Jon Casey, Pauline Herr – In Your Eyes
20. Felo Le Tee, Focalistic, Massive95k, Dj Motee, L4desh, Turnupkiid – Ka Lekeke
21. KMAT – MKK (feat. CowBoii, djygubzin.live & Ranger)
22. Shimza – Darling (with Aloe Blacc)
23. Tyler ICU – Ebasini (feat. Tman Xpress, Visca, Ceeka RSA, Sjavasdadeejayj & Al Xapo)
24. 031CHOPPA, Pabi Cooper, Shakes & Les, Zee Nxumalo – Thula Mabota
25. Major League Djz, Wiz Khalifa – Mine For The Night