- The platform allows users to vote for their favorite topic directly from the application for the first time.
- Premium subscribers have a strategic advantage by having three votes per day compared to the single vote of free accounts.
- The list of candidates is notable for a strong presence of Spanish artists such as Quevedo, Lola Índigo and Ana Mena.
- The voting period extends until early July, coinciding with major events such as the World Cup.
The warmer weather is upon us, and, as expected, the battle to see which song will be blasting in our heads on patios has already begun. This time it's not just about what's playing on the radio; the folks at Spotify have decided that Let's be the ones to split the cod directly through its own application, making the election a much more participatory event.
The platform has deployed a heavy artillery of candidates ranging from the usual reggaeton suspects to surprises that blend merengue and African rhythms. The most striking thing this year is that they have integrated a digital voting system so that the verdict is up to the fans, making it clear that the power lies with the one who presses play on their mobile phone every day.
How the voting system works in the application
So that no one misses out on supporting their idol, a specific button has been enabled within the official playlistThe event will be open from the 22 from June to the 5 from July, a short but intense period where the most active fandoms will be voting their fingers off to help their favorite artists climb the rankings.
The curious thing about this edition is that the platform has decided to reward those who pay, since users who don't worry about whether Spotify raises the price of its Premium subscription they will be able to enjoy the advantage of issuing three votes each dayConversely, those using the free version will only have one chance per day to try to get their favorite song to the top of the summer podium before the digital polls close.
Top candidates to dominate the terraces
Looking at the list of selected artists, there are names that won't surprise anyone but are making a strong impression with some rather striking collaborations. Quevedo, for example, has teamed up with Elvis Crespo on a track called 'La Graciosa' that promises to be a hit. mixing urban music with merengue More classic, a combination that usually works wonders when temperatures rise.
Ana Mena and Lola Índigo are also not far behind, having joined forces in 'pa ti toa 3' to demonstrate that the national pop is more alive than ever And collaborations between women continue to dominate the charts. Added to this is the international presence of Bad Bunny, whose 'Baile Inolvidable' continues to demonstrate why he can rack up millions of views in a matter of hours.
Shakira deserves special mention, as she and Burna Boy present 'Dai Dai', a song that's going to be played everywhere because it's the topic related to the World Cup of football. This gives it a brutal competitive advantage, since major sporting events are usually the perfect breeding ground for a melody to become the undisputed anthem of the entire summer season.
Presence of Spanish artists and summer tours
Although reggaeton still reigns supreme, this year there's a noticeable shift towards more traditional and local sounds. Artists like Dellafuente and Omar Montes are making their mark. personal touch in the selectionconfirming that in Spain we have a talent pool that has nothing to envy from what comes from the other side of the pond.
In fact, the relevance of national artists this year is massive, with names like Saiko or Bad Gyal contributing that a roguish rhythm that everyone loves at festivals. It's not just a matter of rhythm, but that artists are taking advantage of their tours in Spain, such as Quevedo's residencies in Madrid and Barcelona, to directly ask their fans for their votes and further heat up the atmosphere.
Diversity of international genres and rhythms
The variety is so vast that any song could be a surprise winner before the deadline in July. Between the massive concerts and the constant push on social media, this new system on the platform not only serves to award a prize, but also X-ray of real tastes of millions of listeners. The die is cast and the only certainty is that we have a busy summer ahead, full of rhythm and with the soundtrack finally chosen by the audience itself who enjoy the music on their headphones.
