You’ve recently dropped your track. It’s now available on Spotify.
You’re excited to share it with everyone. However now you’re faced with a plethora of playlists and submission platforms, which can be quite overwhelming right?
You might be asking yourself; How can I determine if a playlist is authentic or filled with bot followers? What should I do if someone offers to include my song in a playlist. How can I verify if its genuine or just a cluster of bot accounts?
No need to stress! We’ll address these queries. Guide you through a method to assess whether a Spotify playlist is truly beneficial, for your music career without the need, for any sophisticated tools or financial investment. Lets get started!
The Easiest Way to Spot Awesome Spotify Playlists
Okay let’s start with the basics;
Before diving into the details of examining playlists it’s important to understand which ones are worth exploring and how you can share your music there.
Spotify offers three types of playlists;
Editorial playlists, algorithmic playlists, and user-generated playlists.
In most cases you would be able to use a music promotion service to get your music on user-generated playlists, and in some cases on algorithmic,
But Editorial playlists are managed by Spotify itself.
Editorial Playlists
These bad boys are the cream of the crop on Spotify. They’re run by Spotify themselves and feature the biggest names in music. Here are some of the hottest playlists out there:
Today’s Top Hits: 34 million followers, basically the king of Spotify playlists.
Top 50 Global: 17.1 million followers
Rap Caviar: 15.2 million followers
Vivo Latino: 13.5 million followers
Rock Classics: 11.9 million followers
Beast Mode: 10 million followers
I Love My 90’s Hip-Hop: 7.6M followers
These playlists are mega-popular, and Spotify lets artists submit their music for consideration. But real talk? We haven’t heard of anyone actually getting in through the submission process.
Your best bet for landing on these playlists is to rack up a ton of streams quickly using user-generated and algorithmic playlists. Getting on these editorial playlists can turn an unknown track into a smash hit overnight.
Some of the hottest tracks on these playlists right now: “Snooze” by SZA, “Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift, “Agora Hills” by Doja Cat, “Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa.
Pro tip: If someone’s offering to get you on editorial or algorithmic playlists, they’re probably not legit. Steer clear!
Algorithmic Playlists
It’s as if you have your DJ curating these playlists for you. Spotify analyzes your listening habits to craft personalized playlists tailored specifically to your taste. Isn’t that neat?
The best thing about these playlists is that they’re always changing to match your taste. A human curator can’t keep up with that level of personalization.
Some examples:
Discover Weekly: playlists with 30 songs in your own taste and listening habits.
Daily Mixes: A bunch of different playlists across genres that match what you like.
If you want to get your music on algorithmic playlists, visit One Submit Spotify ad campaign plan, the plan tends to trigger the algorithmic playlists.
User-Generated Playlists
These are the playlists anyone can make. Think “Rock Legends”, “Rap Nation,” or “Lofi Girl,”.
that. A lot of big hits got their start on these kinds of playlists.
Here’s the thing: You gotta be careful with these. Some people mess with their follower count to make their playlist look more impressive than it really is. Don’t get me wrong, most of these playlists are great and can really help artists get streams. But you need to know how to spot the good ones.
So, How Do You Spot the Best Spotify Playlists?
Let’s break it down using one of our playlists on One Submit as an example:
“Roadtrip Indie Rock & Indie Pop”
This playlist has 20K followers, which sounds pretty sweet. But how do we know if it’s actually organic playlists with real followers? Here’s a little trick:
1. Pick a song from the middle of the playlist that’s been there for 2-3 weeks.
2. Click on the artist’s name.
3. Scroll down until you reach the “Discovered On” window and then choose “Show all.”
We did this with the song “Who You Are” by Damien McFly, and guess what? Our “Roadtrip” playlist was the second-highest stream generator for that song. That’s a good sign that the playlist is legit and has real listeners.
If you can’t find the playlist in the “Discovered on” section, try again with another song. If you’re still having trouble locating it that could indicate a warning sign that the playlist isn’t attracting listeners. Tips, for Placing Your Music on Spotify Playlists.
You’ve got two options here:
1. DIY approach: Do your research, find playlist contact info, and start emailing. Fair warning: This takes a lot of time, and you might not hear back much.
2. Consider utilizing a submission platform for your music. These platforms can be quite beneficial, like the one we offer. We assist artists in submitting their music to outlets such as Spotify playlists, music blogs, online radio stations, YouTube channels, TikTok influencers and even record labels. Our team of curators will give your music a listen. If they like it they’ll include it in their playlists.
Keep in mind that your song must be of quality to yield outcomes. Avoid submitting demo recordings as they may not garner results. Additionally if a curator does not respond to your submission you are entitled to a refund, No worries!