These are the top 5 most streamed songs on Spotify

May 6 2023

As one of the largest music streaming platforms in the world, Spotify provides a good measure of what songs are popular globally. In this article, we’ll be looking at the top five most streamed songs on Spotify to date.

“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd – This upbeat and catchy song was released in 2019 as part of The Weeknd’s album “After Hours.” The song’s retro sound and 80s-inspired music video helped it to become a viral hit on TikTok and other social media platforms. The song has been streamed over 3.557 billion times on Spotify, making it the most-streamed song on the platform to date.

“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran – This song was released in 2017 as part of Sheeran’s album “÷.” The song’s catchy melody and upbeat tempo made it a hit across the world, and it quickly became one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify. The song has been streamed over 3.465 billion times on the platform, making it the second most-streamed song on Spotify.

“Dance Monkey” by Tones & I – This song was released in 2019 by Australian singer-songwriter Tones & I. The song’s catchy melody and upbeat tempo made it a hit across the world, and it quickly became one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify. The song has been streamed over 2.810 billion times on the platform, making it the third most-streamed song on Spotify.

“Someone You Loved” by Lewis Capaldi – This emotional ballad was released in 2018 as part of Capaldi’s debut album “Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent.” The song’s powerful lyrics and Capaldi’s soulful voice helped it to become a hit across the world, and it quickly became one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify. The song has been streamed over 2.765 billion times on the platform, making it the fourth most-streamed song on Spotify.

“Rockstar” by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – This song was released in 2017 as part of Post Malone’s album “Beerbongs & Bentleys.” The song’s catchy melody and 21 Savage’s memorable verse made it a hit across the world, and it quickly became one of the most-streamed songs on Spotify. The song has been streamed over 2.663 billion times on the platform, making it the fifth most-streamed song on Spotify.

Which one’s your favourite?

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Malta’s football stars honoured at Malta FA Awards

May 6 2023

On Friday evening, the best and brightest in local football were awarded a token of accomplishment from Malta’s governing body of football.

Ħamrun Spartans’ Matthew Guillaumier and Swieqi United’s Jade Flask were named MFA Footballers of the year after two spectacular seasons in their own leagues.

Following a convincing Premier League victory, Ħamrun Spartans coach Branko Nisevic also took home Coach of the Year. Other awards included Valletta’s Andrea Zammit taking home Young Player of the Year, Balzan FC’s Angel Torres winning Foreign Player of the Year and Sliema Wanderers’ Lydon Micallef winning Challenge League Best Player.

Mġarr United’s Christian Ebisindor won Amateur League Best Player while Mosta’s Nathan Agius won Youths best player and Birkirkara’s Sara Saliba won Women’s Youths Best Player. Local legends Andrew Cohen and Tessie Agius were inducted into the Malta FA’s Hall of Fame, St. Andrews FC took home the Fair Play Award while Joseph Micallef and Paul Spiteri were presented with the President’s Award.

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Motorcycle driver & passenger die after incident in Mosta

May 6 2023

Two Pakistani men aged 41 and 33, both living in St. Paul’s Bay, lost their life after an incident in Triq ta’ Żejfa, Mosta on Saturday morning.

The Malta Police Force was informed of the incident at around 6am, with preliminary investigations revealing that a collision occurred between the victims’ Yamaha Crypton motorcycle and a Smart Fortwo driven by a 41-year-old Mellieha resident.

Members of the Civil Protection Department, together with a medical team from Mater Dei were called on site, but the 33-year-old Pakistani man was certified dead on site.

The other two were taken to Mater Dei for the necessary treatment, with the 41-year-old Pakistani dying due to injuries sustained from the incident. The condition of the other individual is still pending.

Magistrate Dr Leonard Caruana has been informed of the case, opening an inquiry, whilst police investigations are currently under way.

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United Arab Emirates looking to collaborate with Malta

May 5 2023

This morning’s visit by the Deputy Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Cabinet Affairs on Competitiveness and Knowledge Exchange, H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah, and his delegation to Malta is a clear indication of the growing collaboration between the two countries. The visit follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the UAE and Malta for cooperation in research and innovation last February.

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The Maltese Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research and Innovation, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, noted that the UAE’s strong interest in collaborating with Malta is a testament to the Maltese government’s wise leadership. He added that the UAE’s economic progress in recent years, particularly in research and innovation, presents great opportunities for Malta’s industry and economy.

On his part, H.E. Abdulla Nasser Lootah praised Malta’s efficient handling of the pandemic and the country’s rapid economic recovery. He noted that the UAE is willing to share its knowledge in areas where it excels and receive Maltese assistance in areas that are beneficial to Malta’s economy, such as aviation, maritime, and gaming.

The growing partnership between the UAE and Malta is a welcome development that can bring mutual benefits to both countries. Collaboration in research and innovation, as well as in other sectors, can lead to the creation of new opportunities for economic growth and job creation.

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