The music industry in South Africa just keeps getting better and better. Artists, fans and music lovers in general can now get to know which of their favourite songs are charting, all thanks to the new music charting system, that is proudly South African.
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Introducing The Official South African Music Charts AKA Tosac. The first of it's kind music chart system in the country. Founded by Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), the music charts will prioritise local music.
According to City Press, Tosac gets compiled by BMAT Music Innovators, an international company which consolidates the data from three giant streaming platforms; Apple Music, Deezer and Spotify.
Tosac said in their statement, this is a huge milestone and a step in the right direction for local music. Not to say only local music will be recognised by the charts, but also international music as well. So it's safe to say, the charts clearly indicate what South Africans are enjoying currently.
In a statement sent to the publication, CEO of RiSA Nhlanhla Sibisi, says this is a much needed direction, to grow the music industry in SA, “We have a robust music industry, and our people have a natural thirst for music. We have also seen an undeniable shift in how people consume music in the past few years, with more and more audiences making use of streaming services than before.
“We are thus excited to put in place an offering that not only recognises that but is set to help drive the growth of our industry.
“We understand the competitive nature of the digital streaming space and that consumers are spoiled for choice with access to local and international music charts as well as digital streaming apps.
“Our intention is to provide all South African music enthusiasts and general consumers with a platform that they can ‘own’ and one that reflects their own relationship with local and international music and their consumption patterns, irrespective of their taste in music. We also plan to consistently develop [the] Tosac platform and tailor it to accommodate our constantly changing consumer needs,” Sibisi explains, in closing.
Currently, the biggest song in the country, is no brainer - an Amapiano track, and it is from none other than the Kings themselves, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa and it features Ami Faku. Together they teamed up for a song called Abalele. Second in the local charts is the banger Bopha and it is a hit from Young Stunner, Mellow & Sleazy and Fellow Tee, and it features DJ Maphorisa and Madumane.
The rest of the top 5 includes Mmapula by Busta 929, and he features Mzu M, fourth is Osama by Zakes Bantwini and sitting at number 5 is Izolo by Tyler ICU, DJ Maphorisa and it features Madumane, Mpura and Daliwonga.
Click here to see which local and international songs are currently on the charts.
Speaking about this great innovative platform, CEO International of Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) congratulated RiSA for their massive achievement.
“The launch of The Official South African Music Charts is a great milestone for music in South Africa and for the development of the industry across the continent. The charts will provide music fans, artists and record labels with a window into music streaming in one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic markets.
“IFPI would like to congratulate its national member organisation RiSA, the company members and the contributing streaming platforms for this important achievement,” he said as quoted by City Press.
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Picture credit: ANMG
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Introducing The Official South African Music Charts AKA Tosac. The first of it's kind music chart system in the country. Founded by Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA), the music charts will prioritise local music.
According to City Press, Tosac gets compiled by BMAT Music Innovators, an international company which consolidates the data from three giant streaming platforms; Apple Music, Deezer and Spotify.
Tosac said in their statement, this is a huge milestone and a step in the right direction for local music. Not to say only local music will be recognised by the charts, but also international music as well. So it's safe to say, the charts clearly indicate what South Africans are enjoying currently.
In a statement sent to the publication, CEO of RiSA Nhlanhla Sibisi, says this is a much needed direction, to grow the music industry in SA, “We have a robust music industry, and our people have a natural thirst for music. We have also seen an undeniable shift in how people consume music in the past few years, with more and more audiences making use of streaming services than before.
“We are thus excited to put in place an offering that not only recognises that but is set to help drive the growth of our industry.
“We understand the competitive nature of the digital streaming space and that consumers are spoiled for choice with access to local and international music charts as well as digital streaming apps.
“Our intention is to provide all South African music enthusiasts and general consumers with a platform that they can ‘own’ and one that reflects their own relationship with local and international music and their consumption patterns, irrespective of their taste in music. We also plan to consistently develop [the] Tosac platform and tailor it to accommodate our constantly changing consumer needs,” Sibisi explains, in closing.
Currently, the biggest song in the country, is no brainer - an Amapiano track, and it is from none other than the Kings themselves, Kabza De Small and DJ Maphorisa and it features Ami Faku. Together they teamed up for a song called Abalele. Second in the local charts is the banger Bopha and it is a hit from Young Stunner, Mellow & Sleazy and Fellow Tee, and it features DJ Maphorisa and Madumane.
The rest of the top 5 includes Mmapula by Busta 929, and he features Mzu M, fourth is Osama by Zakes Bantwini and sitting at number 5 is Izolo by Tyler ICU, DJ Maphorisa and it features Madumane, Mpura and Daliwonga.
Click here to see which local and international songs are currently on the charts.
Speaking about this great innovative platform, CEO International of Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) congratulated RiSA for their massive achievement.
“The launch of The Official South African Music Charts is a great milestone for music in South Africa and for the development of the industry across the continent. The charts will provide music fans, artists and record labels with a window into music streaming in one of the world’s most vibrant and dynamic markets.
“IFPI would like to congratulate its national member organisation RiSA, the company members and the contributing streaming platforms for this important achievement,” he said as quoted by City Press.
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Picture credit: ANMG