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Amazon Music launches new playlists, podcasts & artists videos exclusively for Prime members this Prime Day
Mumbai: Amazon Music is set to captivate music lovers this Prime Day with the launch of three new playlists, exclusive artist videos and podcasts. Celebrating diverse musical genres, Amazon Music introduces the playlists Rap Flow, Top Tucker, and Aaho! that embodies diverse flavors of Indian music and caters to the varied preferences of customers across the nation and worldwide. These new playlists include top trending & chart-topping songs that offer an unparalleled listening experience.
Rap Flow, the flagship Indian Hip-Hop playlist, pays homage to the country’s most beloved Rap and Hip-Hop artists. This meticulously curated collection showcases trending releases, rap tracks and highlights the talent of some of the most loved artists such as King, Srushti Tawade, Raftaar,Brodha V, MC Stan and many more.
Top Tucker, its first-ever Tamil Global Playlist. This exclusive playlist serves as a musical destination for exploring the local to global genres of Tamil music, featuring the chartbusters and trending hits of all time. Renowned composers A. R. Rahman, Anirudh Ravichander, blockbuster star Sivakarthikeyan and many other iconic figures will be the face of this captivating playlist.
Punjabi music aficionados can indulge in Aaho! the Punjabi playlist, which offers an exquisite curation of new and popular Punjabi music, including acclaimed artists like Harrdy Sandhu, Sunanda Sharma, AP Dhillon, Diljit Dosanjh, and Shubh.
This Prime Day, Amazon Music also premieres the award-winning series The Walk In, started by Amazon Music US where fans get an in-depth and exclusive tour of their favorite artists iconic wardrobes and has featured the likes of Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor, Lil Nas and more. The India version of this Webby-nominated series is hosted by Sushant Divgikar a.k.a Rani Ko-HE-Nur featuring artists like King, Harrdy Sandhu & Sunanda Sharma. The show will premiere on the Amazon Music app exclusively for Prime members giving them a never-seen-before sneak peek into the wardrobes as well as the musical journeys of these fan favourite artists. Also launching a special hip-hop content series called Line by Line where Indian Hip-Hop artists talk about their most famous/ viral song lyrics. This series by Amazon Music begins with one of the most promising and trending artists of Indian Hip Hop, Srushti Tawade.
Podcasts listeners will also enjoy a two week exclusive access to explore a collection of podcasts from producer Pratilipi, including popular shows Leela, Road No 12, Hypnosis, Pyaar Ya Takraar and many more, covering a variety of genres like romance, thriller, and horror.
“We are delighted to unveil these captivating playlists, artist videos & podcasts as part of our Prime Day celebration. At Amazon Music, our mission is to curate extraordinary experiences for our listeners, enabling them to explore and connect with their beloved songs and artists. Committed to delivering an unmatched streaming experience, Amazon Music caters to delight audio fans across genres and languages”, said Mamta Saraf, Director Amazon Music India.
Amazon Music has also enhanced the user experience for Android customers. The app is now available in more than 9 languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, and English. With this expanded language support, users can effortlessly navigate the app in their preferred language, making it more accessible and personalized.
Amazon Prime Music continues to redefine the music streaming experience, offering a vast library of over 100 million songs, over 15 million Podcasts episodes, across 20 languages, all available on-demand, ad-free with unlimited downloads. Amazon Music is also offering Rs 150 cashback on Amazon.in to Prime members who stream their first music or podcast on the Amazon Music App and shop during Prime day T&C Apply.
This Prime Day discovers joy with Amazon Music and creates unforgettable audio experiences all included with your Amazon Prime membership yearly fee of Rs. 1499. To access the vibrant world of music, new playlists and podcasts, visit www.amazon.in/music/prime and unlock a world of limitless entertainment.
“I’m delighted to be featured in on Rap Flow, a thrilling playlist that celebrates the dynamic artistry of Indian Hip-Hop. It’s truly exciting to be a part of a platform that recognizes and embraces the essence of Indian rap and hip-hop music. Being among some of the industry’s finest artists is a pleasure. Rap Flow revolutionizes the Indian rap scene by offering a space to discover trending releases and connect with this thriving genre. I’m grateful to the platform for amplifying our voices and contributing to this exciting time for Indian rap,” said rapper King.
“As an artist, I’m thrilled to be part of Aaho!, the Global Punjabi playlist. It’s a pleasure to have my songs featured alongside talented Punjabi artists, and I’m excited for listeners to groove to our beats and melodies. Punjabi music carries a captivating energy and charm that resonates globally. Aaho! captures the essence of this genre, taking listeners on a musical journey through the vibrant flavors of Punjab. Come join me on this musical adventure and let’s dance to the beats of Punjab,” expressed singer Harrdy Sandhu.
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WhatsApp may soon let users to pick who sees their status updates
The messaging giant is borrowing a page from Instagram’s playbook as it pushes to give users finer control over their social circles.
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature that could make its Status function considerably smarter and considerably more private.
According to reports from beta tracking platforms, the app is testing a tool called Status lists, which would allow users to create named groups such as close friends, family and colleagues, and control precisely which group sees each update. It is a meaningful step up from the platform’s current blunt instruments, which offer only three options: share with all contacts, exclude specific people, or manually select individuals each time.
The new feature draws an obvious comparison with Instagram’s Close Friends function, and the resemblance is unlikely to be accidental. Both platforms sit within Meta’s family, and the company has been nudging them toward a common logic of audience segmentation for some time.
The move also fits neatly into WhatsApp’s broader privacy push. The platform has been rolling out enhanced chat protections and is exploring the introduction of usernames, which would allow users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. Status lists extend that philosophy from messaging into broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Status itself has been evolving well beyond its origins as a simple photo-and-text slideshow. The feature now supports music stickers, collages, longer videos and interactive elements, pushing it closer to the social-media-style story format pioneered by Snapchat and refined by Instagram. In that context, finer audience controls are not merely a privacy feature. They are a precondition for people sharing more.
The feature remains in development and has not been confirmed for release. WhatsApp routinely tests tools that are later modified or quietly shelved. But the direction of travel is clear: the app wants Status to be a destination, not an afterthought. Letting users decide exactly who is in the audience is how it gets there.
