The Needle / Malawi - Current

"The Needle / Malawi - Current" is a diverse mix of sounds that brings together global and Malawian music influences. With tracks spanning genres like pop, Afrobeats, gospel, reggae, and hip-hop, this playlist offers a dynamic listening experience. Songs like OneRepublic’s “Nobody - from Kaiju No. 8” and Hozier’s “Too Sweet” provide familiar international pop flavors, while Malawian artists such as Tuno Mw and Crispy Malawi add a regional touch.

The playlist also features an interesting blend of gospel and spiritual tracks like Dunsin Oyekan’s “No Me Without You” and Victoria Orenze’s “The Resurrection & the Life (Reprisal),” alongside high-energy Afrobeats from the likes of Stonebwoy and ODUMODUBLVCK. Danceable collaborations like Darassa and Zuchu’s “Romeo” mix in with urban bangers such as GloRilla and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Wanna Be.” Whether it’s laid-back instrumentals, introspective R&B, or pulsing amapiano beats, this collection captures a range of current sounds from Malawi and beyond.

Playlist Genres

Pop

Amapiano

Gqom

Afrobeats

Afropop

Dancehall

Gospel Hip Hop Afro Soul Contemporary R&b R&b Soul Afrobeat Indie Pop Rap Trap Reggae Ambient Electropop Experimental Hiplife Riddim Singer-songwriter African Gospel Afro House Alternative Hip Hop Alternative R&b Azonto Christian Pop Drill