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In its latest Loud & Clear report, the company reports that more than 57,000 artists crossed the threshold last year, a 144% increase from 2017.
Revealed at Stream On, the feature is designed to remedy the "disconnect between where music is being teased and where music is actually being streamed."
Artists can now opt in through the Spotify for Artists tool, the platform announced during its Stream On event.
The new mobile homepage is a swipeable, video-based interactive feed that will automatically play previews of music, podcasts and audiobooks for users.
The initiative and performances are part of the music streamer's efforts to support rising R&B stars.
Grammy Award-winning songwriting and production team Beach Noise is the first U.S. act to join the program.
"Think of it as the very best of Spotify’s personalisation—but as an AI DJ in your pocket"
KINGSHIP and Overlord are among those participating in the test, which is available to Android users in select countries.
The streaming platform launched "DJ" for premium users in the U.S. and Canada
