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Following the confirmed January 16, 2026 release, A$AP Rocky's 'Don't Be Dumb' has hit nearly 500,000 pre-saves on Spotify, ranking fourth among the platform's most anticipated albums and surpassing Kanye West's 'Bully.' A new single, 'Punk Rocky,' drops January 5 with a video featuring Winona Ryder.
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KATSEYE's latest single 'Internet Girl' has made a strong entrance on Spotify, securing the top debut spot in both the US and global charts. Released this week amid the group's debut North American tour, the track resonated with fans and achieved impressive streaming numbers on its first day.
Spotify's shares have declined nearly 20% since the September announcement that CEO Daniel Ek would step down to become executive chairman. The stock ended the week of November 21 down 8.2% at $583.62, contributing to broader losses in the music industry index. Investors appear skeptical about the leadership transition to co-CEOs Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström.
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Swedens Authors Union welcomes Spotifys entry into the Swedish audiobook market but warns of an unsustainable royalty model for authors. Publishers view the launch positively despite increased competition. Chair Anja Gatu draws lessons from streaming music.