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How Music Moves Through Spotify's Playlist EcosystemHow Music Moves Through Spotify's Playlist Ecosystem

Playlists can help new listeners discover your music, but no two songs follow the same path to popularity. See how it all works as we follow releases from S1mba, CHAI, and Empire artist Fireboy DML up through the editorial playlist ecosystem.

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