TuneCore launches a new collaborative playlist

05 October 2021 - Press release

 New essential playlist will exclusively feature independent artists, combining the best Hip-Hop and R&B music from European TuneCore and Believe artists.

 

The world's leading DIY digital distributor TuneCore have launched a new collaborative playlist, "Best of Europe".  Streaming on Spotify and updated monthly, the playlist will highlight the best new Hip-Hop and R&B music, compiling TuneCore and Believe artists from the UK, France, Italy, Germany and Benelux into one essential collection.  Every month, each major territory will choose an artist to highlight, providing listeners with a closer look into their music and influences.

With so many playlists being regionally programmed, which of course brings advantages, "Best of Europe" is TuneCore's answer to requests from their European artists who want more exchange with musicians from other countries - be it for new features, a better network for international touring or the attempt to expand their scene beyond their borders.  This playlist should be the first step to support independent artists, a move TuneCore are delighted to be making.

German rapper and singer Aisha Vibes, who leads the inaugural playlist, commented, "I think it's essential to make an independent European playlist.  In the past, we were mostly all oriented towards North America but now there's so much cool music coming out of Europe, I think it's really cool to lump them all together.  And if they're all independent artists who are all fighting for themselves, then even more so!"

Said Faryal Khan-Thompson, Vice President, International, TuneCore, "TuneCore's goal with this playlist is to unite and network the various Hip-Hop scenes from major European countries.  By connecting artists via this playlist, we're able to help lift local talent and foster community across borders."

Liz Agyeman, Social Media Manager – Europe commented, "Together with Believe, TuneCore is dedicated to providing independent artists with the best possible support on all levels and at all stages of their careers.  The "Best of Europe" playlist is a unique way to connect Europe's indie, Hip-Hop and R&B artists and fans, giving them a new avenue to discover talent in neighboring countries."