- British-Nigerian rapper Dave and Nigerian vocal powerhouse Tems have secured spots in Spotify’s highly anticipated “Songs of Summer” predictions for 2026. The platform’s global editorial team identified their collaborative track as a major contender for the season’s biggest hit based on worldwide streaming momentum.
- The song previously peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, earning Tems her very first chart-topping entry in the United Kingdom.
- Originally released in late 2025, the critically acclaimed collaboration has officially surpassed 500 million global streams across digital platforms.
British-Nigerian rapper Dave and Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems have achieved a major international milestone after being named in Spotify’s official “Songs of Summer” predictions for 2026.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the music streaming platform’s global editorial team selected their hit collaboration, “Raindance,” as a definitive contender for the season’s top global anthem.
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The prediction is backed by heavy worldwide streaming trends, placing the track alongside new summer releases from other global heavyweights such as Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, and Tame Impala.
Initially released in October 2025, “Raindance” features as the fifth track on Dave’s widely praised third studio album, The Boy Who Played the Harp.
The record was co-produced by a talented team of sonic architects, including Jo Caleb, Kyle Evans, Jim Legxacy, alongside the two primary artists themselves.
Musically, the track has been widely celebrated for its seamless genre fusion, blending Tems’ deeply soulful, signature vocals with Dave’s characteristically sharp and introspective rap verses.
The song’s inclusion on the prestigious summer list follows an incredibly successful commercial run across the globe.
“Raindance” previously peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart, securing a historic milestone as Tems’ very first chart-topping record in the United Kingdom.
Since its release, the anthem has continued to dominate international playlists, officially crossing the threshold of 500 million streams worldwide. According to Spotify, the curated 2026 seasonal list cuts across various musical genres, including pop, rap, electronic, and Afrobeats.
To increase audience engagement this year, the streaming giant has also introduced an innovative in-app voting feature, allowing fans across the globe to directly vote for and predict which track will dominate the sunny season as the ultimate hit.
