Get ready to groove, Cape Town! Spotify is about to turn up the volume on your city’s vibrant music scene with MOM: Mother of Music, a four-day extravaganza from September 5th to 8th, 2024. Featuring a stellar lineup curated by Spotify itself, including KashCPT, DBN Gogo, SPINALL, and Vigro Deep, this is a celebration you won’t want to miss.
MOM: Mother of Music isn’t just about big names; it’s about shining a spotlight on the young creatives who are shaping Cape Town’s cultural landscape. From music and art to fashion and nightlife, Spotify recognises the city’s flourishing youth culture. This event is a testament to Cape Town’s role in nurturing a vibrant and diverse creative scene.
“MOM: Mother of Music is our tribute to Cape Town’s unique energy and its undeniable contribution to the African creative renaissance,” says Jodie Tabisher, Spotify’s Artist and Label Partnerships Manager for South Africa. “We’re ecstatic to be part of this celebration and to amplify the voices of the talented artists and communities that make Cape Town so special.”
What’s hot in Cape Town?
Spotify’s data reveals the pulse of the city’s music scene:
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Local love: Capetonians are showing major support for local Xhosa and Afrikaans artists, as well as genres like Hip Hop and Afrikaans.
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Gen Z leads the charge: Young listeners aged 18-24 are the most active on Spotify, making up 33% of the city’s streaming audience.
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Male vs. female: The battle of the sexes is close, with males edging out females at 50% to 49% of listeners.
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Youthful energy: Artists like KashCPT, Dee Koala, HONEYMOAN, and others resonate strongly with the Gen Z crowd and male listeners.
Get ready to experience the pulse of Cape Town
MOM: Mother of Music is your chance to immerse yourself in the heart of Cape Town’s music and culture. Come celebrate the artists, the community, and the creative spirit that makes this city so unique.
Mark your calendars, Cape Town. The beat drops on 5 September!
Age group, gender, and audience streaming tracks by Hunter Rose, KashCPT, Dee Koala, HONEYMOAN, Kay Faith, Ziggy4x, and SPINALL since the start of 2024
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Gender |
Dee Koala |
HONEYMOAN |
Hunter Rose |
Kashcpt |
Kay Faith |
SPINALL |
Ziggy4x |
|
female |
32% |
41% |
44% |
26% |
24% |
44% |
31% |
|
male |
66% |
55% |
53% |
73% |
74% |
55% |
67% |
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Age Bracket |
Dee Koala |
HONEYMOAN |
Hunter Rose |
Kashcpt |
Kay Faith |
SPINALL |
Ziggy4x |
|
18-24 |
59% |
22% |
15% |
53% |
37% |
40% |
43% |
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25-29 |
17% |
29% |
21% |
25% |
24% |
25% |
19% |
Top most exported tracks by Hunter Rose, KashCPT, Dee Koala, HONEYMOAN, and Kay Faith since the start of 2024
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Gwan (feat. Maglera Doe Boy) – Dee Koala
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Low Blow – HONEYMOAN
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Seaside Dreams – Hunter Rose
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Never Leave – KashCPT
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PROUDLY CAPETONIAN – Kay Faith
