Spotify has expanded its 2026 Songs of Summer predictions, adding five wild-card contenders that emerged after the initial list was published in May. The new selections reflect tracks that either arrived later in the season or surged during major cultural moments, according to the platform’s editorial team.
Wild-Card Contenders
Spotify editors described each addition and the reasons behind its mid-season momentum:
- Aitana – SUPERESTRELLA: “A shimmery, bouncy pop anthem loaded with the kind of euphoric energy that feels made for summer. It instantly makes you want to dance wherever you are, and after soundtracking Spain’s tournament victory, it’s become an indelible part of an electric summer 2026.”
- BabyChiefDoit – Ghetto Love Story: “Didn’t have the head start that other Songs of Summer contenders had, but it’s become impossible to ignore nonetheless. It draws on ghettotech for a result that’s as festive as it is catchy.”
- Morgan Wallen – Been By Now: “Kicked off a new musical era with his first solo release since last year’s juggernaut album, I’m The Problem. Perhaps this mid-tempo breakup anthem will get people out of doomed relationships just in time for an end-of-summer fling!”
- Shakira – Dai Dai (featuring Burna Boy): “The biggest global sporting moments always have their own soundtracks, but when Shakira is involved, you know it’s going to be special. Bringing in Burna Boy and taking the Afrobeats route was the right call. ‘Dai Dai’ has become one of the sounds of the summer, showing how music and sports can bring people together in the process.”
- Yung Miami – Spend Dat: “Yung Miami’s solo breakout is here, and it’s triumphant. ‘Spend Dat’ has been absolutely everywhere this summer, charming superfans and skeptics alike with its ultra sticky hook, and, naturally, it comes with its own social media-driven dance, too. This one refuses to be denied.”
