Playlist

We’re presenting the Spotlight Stage at the Brighton festival this year.

Listen back to 100 tracks we’ve loved this year.

Skepta gets suited and booted, Potter Payper polishes his sound and Ayra Starr unleashes her star potential.

Featuring Kamo Mphela’s hip-shaking amapiano, Dave’s heavyweight UK rap possee cut and Lorde’s soothing stoner ballad.

Featuring Central Cee's raunchy drill anthem, Syd's slick new single and Normani's steamy collab with Cardi B.

Featuring ericdoa and glaive’s defiant hyperpop, Billie Eilish’s shadowy new single and Dave’s understated comeback track.