Josplay Editorial Playlists are human-curated music collections created to preserve the rich diversity of African music. Handpicked by our team of musicologists rather than algorithms, they categorise tracks by specific sub-genres, moods, and regional origins. 

For African artists, this intentional approach ensures you are accurately discovered by dedicated fans who prioritize culturally rich music, ultimately enhancing your visibility and fostering a long-term fanbase. We combine this human expertise with technology across four distinct playlist categories.

• Josplay Editorial Playlists: Curated entirely by our in-house musicologists and editors. These playlists are broadcast to thousands of intentional listeners on Josplay, including the New Music Friday playlist, which helps promote African artists.
• Josplay AI Curator Playlist: The Curator Playlist  is created automatically by artificial intelligence using genre and mood definitions.
• Personalized Playlists: It is custom-designed by algorithms based on individual listener habits and musical preferences.
• User-Generated Playlists: Handpicked and shared by our music listeners. These are community driven playlists which includes the Josplay Staff Pick 2026 Playlist

Click here to Learn how the Josplay Curator works

What Artists Can Pitch For On Josplay

Pitching your unreleased music directly to our editorial team is entirely free. Via the Josplay editorial pitch form, you can submit your music for three targeted marketing and visibility opportunities:

• Editorial Playlist Placement: Your track may be selected by our music editors to appear alongside other African music artists in carefully curated, accurate playlists.
• Playlist Cover Feature: Take center stage and become the featured cover artist for a playlist.
• Artist Spotlight Feature: Boost your visibility by showcasing your brand, background, and musical story directly on Josplay.

Inside Josplay Editorial Selection Process

Our editorial team, made up of music editors and musicologists, track contemporary cultural shifts and regional trends to curate intentional playlists for listeners. By meticulously reviewing all pitch form submissions, they continually update playlists, artist spotlights, and cover features. Their ultimate mission is to uphold the authentic heritage of African music, effortlessly balancing cultural exploration for emerging artists with intentional audience retention.

Why It Matters for African Artists

When you pitch to our editors, they closely assess your track’s sub-genres, regional roots, and instrumentation to assign accurate metadata that reflects your sonic identity. This deliberate curation links you directly to a dedicated audience of cultural enthusiasts, industry players, and African music lovers; listeners who don’t just stream, but actively engage by saving tracks, searching for lyrics, and converting into devoted fans.

Getting an editorial playlist placement, a playlist cover feature, or an artist spotlight on Josplay provides you with a strong social proof. You can confidently use these milestones in your Electronic Press Kit (EPK), share them with your fans, and showcase your momentum across your social channels.

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