Dave, Tems Land On Spotify’s 2026 ‘Songs Of Summer’ List With Hit Track “Raindance

According to Ireporter Online, British-Nigerian rapper Dave and Nigerian singer Tems have been featured in Spotify’s 2026 ‘Songs of Summer’ predictions, following the platform’s annual selection of tracks expected to dominate global listening during the season.

The streaming giant’s global editorial team selected their collaboration “Raindance (feat. Tems)” as one of the standout contenders for the 2026 summer soundtrack, based on rising international streaming patterns and audience engagement.

Released in October 2025 as part of Dave’s third studio album The Boy Who Played the Harp, the track appears as the fifth song on the project. It was produced by Jo Caleb, Kyle Evans, Jim Legxacy, alongside contributions from the artists themselves, blending Tems’ soulful vocal delivery with Dave’s reflective rap style.

The song has already achieved major commercial success, peaking at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart—marking Tems’ first chart-topping single in the United Kingdom—and has since surpassed 500 million global streams.

Spotify noted that the 2026 ‘Songs of Summer’ list cuts across multiple genres, including pop, rap, Afrobeats, and electronic music, reflecting global listening diversity. The platform also introduced a new in-app voting feature, allowing users to predict which track will emerge as the defining song of the season.

Other entries on the list include major international acts such as Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Tame Impala, PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson, and several rising global artists, alongside African representation from DopeNation.