The Pulse 50 — South Africa
Local work only · every entry carries a South African credit verified against a Viranova artist profile
Across all 50 positions: 30 up, 6 down, 13 new, 1 holding since the previous collection. How positions are scored.
Live view — recalculated after each verified collection. The Friday Signal remains the frozen, approved record. Recalculated after the 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST collection · scoring Consumption, Video, Discovery, Search, Viranova.
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Number 1 on The Pulse 50, Music: Ama hem hem (feat. ShaunMusiq) by Thatohatsi & Sjava. Pulse Score 85.9. New to the board at the latest collection.
Ama hem hem (feat. ShaunMusiq)
Thatohatsi & Sjava
Why №1
- Discovery86.3Shazam #4 of 200 (86.3)
- Consumption86.1Apple Music #3 of 100 (86.1)
- Video85.1YouTube Music Charts #5 of 100 (85.1)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Apple Music #3 · YouTube Music Charts #5
Signal coverage 58% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Thatohatsi (thatohatsi). Read Viranova on Thatohatsi · Pulse history.
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Position 4 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 3 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-010025.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:25.970Z
- Position 5 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
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Number 2 on The Pulse 50, Music: H’s On The Table by Royal Musiq. Pulse Score 85.8. New to the board at the latest collection.
H’s On The Table
Royal Musiq
Why №2
- Consumption86.5Apple Music #2 of 100 (86.5)
- Discovery86.5Shazam #3 of 200 (86.5)
- Video82.8YouTube Music Charts #10 of 100 (82.8)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Shazam #3 · YouTube Music Charts #10 · YouTube Trending #12
Signal coverage 58% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Royal Musiq (royal-musiq). Read Viranova on Royal Musiq · Pulse history.
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Position 2 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 2 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-010025.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:25.970Z
- Position 3 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 10 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
- Position 12 of 30 on YouTube Trending — Music (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-popular-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.937Z
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Number 3 on The Pulse 50, Music: Kabza De Small. Pulse Score 85.6. Up 2 places since the previous collection. Kabza De Small
Why №3
- Video85.6#4 of 100 · strength 97.7 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Kabza De Small (kabza-de-small). Read Viranova on Kabza De Small · Pulse history.
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Position 4 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-artists-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.664Z
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Number 4 on The Pulse 50, Music: Remember by Tman Xpress & Mellow & Sleazy. Pulse Score 85.3. Up 45 places since the previous collection.
Remember
Tman Xpress & Mellow & Sleazy
Why №4
- Consumption84.5Apple Music #1 of 100 (87.0) · iTunes Songs #31 of 90 (82.0)
- Discovery86.8Shazam #2 of 200 (86.8)
- Video86.5YouTube Music Charts #2 of 100 (86.5)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Shazam #2 · YouTube Music Charts #2 · iTunes Songs #31
Signal coverage 58% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Mellow & Sleazy (mellow-sleazy). Read Viranova on Mellow & Sleazy · Pulse history.
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Position 1 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 1 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-010025.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:25.970Z
- Position 2 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 2 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
- Position 31 of 90 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-songs-za-010111.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:11.898Z
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Number 5 on The Pulse 50, Music: TEZE by W4DE & Royal Musiq. Pulse Score 85.0. Up 2 places since the previous collection.
TEZE
W4DE & Royal Musiq
Why №5
- Consumption85.6Apple Music #4 of 100 (85.6)
- Discovery83.0Shazam #18 of 200 (83.0)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Shazam #18
Signal coverage 47% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: W4DE (w4de). Read Viranova on W4DE · Pulse history.
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Position 4 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-010025.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:25.970Z
- Position 18 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
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Number 6 on The Pulse 50, Music: Isesheli (feat. OmaThwala) by Mzukulu. Pulse Score 84.9. New to the board at the latest collection.
Isesheli (feat. OmaThwala)
Mzukulu
Why №6
- Discovery87.1Shazam #5 of 200 (87.1)
- Consumption84.6Apple Music #6 of 100 (84.6)
- Video83.9YouTube Trending #3 of 30 (83.9)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Apple Music #6 · YouTube Trending #3 · YouTube Music Charts #43
Signal coverage 58% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Mzukulu (mzukulu). Read Viranova on Mzukulu · Pulse history.
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Position 5 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 5 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 6 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-010025.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:25.970Z
- Position 3 of 30 on YouTube Trending — Music (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-popular-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.937Z
- Position 43 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
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Number 7 on The Pulse 50, Music: Lashona Ilanga (feat. Limit Nala & Sne Ntuli) by Inkos’Yamagcokama. Pulse Score 84.2. Up 1 place since the previous collection.
Lashona Ilanga (feat. Limit Nala & Sne Ntuli)
Inkos’Yamagcokama
Why №7
- Video87.0YouTube Trending #1 of 30 (87.0)
- Discovery81.3Shazam #17 of 200 (81.3)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Shazam #17 · YouTube Music Charts #4 · YouTube Trending #18
Signal coverage 22% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Inkos'yamagcokama (inkos-yamagcokama). Read Viranova on Inkos'yamagcokama · Pulse history.
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Position 1 of 30 on YouTube Trending — Music (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 1 of 30 on YouTube Trending — Music (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-popular-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.937Z
- Position 17 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
- Position 4 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
- Position 18 of 30 on YouTube Trending — Music (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-popular-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.937Z
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Number 8 on The Pulse 50, Music: MENZI MUSIC. Pulse Score 84.2. Up 2 places since the previous collection. MENZI MUSIC
Why №8
- Video84.2#7 of 100 · strength 95.5 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: MENZI MUSIC (menzi-music). Read Viranova on MENZI MUSIC · Pulse history.
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Position 7 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 7 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-artists-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.664Z
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Number 9 on The Pulse 50, Music: Sengithole Omunye by FEZA. Pulse Score 84.2. Up 2 places since the previous collection. Sengithole Omunye FEZA
Why №9
- Video84.2#7 of 100 · strength 95.5 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Feza (feza). Read Viranova on Feza · Pulse history.
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Position 7 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 7 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.500Z
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Number 10 on The Pulse 50, Music: Thatohatsi. Pulse Score 83.7. Up 4 places since the previous collection. Thatohatsi
Why №10
- Video83.7#8 of 100 · strength 94.7 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Thatohatsi (thatohatsi). Read Viranova on Thatohatsi · Pulse history.
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Position 8 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 8 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-artists-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.664Z
Filtering is a lens on the same scored board — positions keep their overall Pulse 50 rank. Read the full methodology.
The Pulse 50 — Everything charting here
Viranova cross-platform index · every act charting on Pulse's verified South African feeds, local and international
Across all 50 positions: 11 up, 11 down, 28 new, 0 holding since the previous collection. How positions are scored.
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Number 41 on The Pulse 50, Music: Maskandi Hits. Pulse Score 85.7. Up 2 places since the previous collection.
Maskandi Hits
Why №41
- Consumption85.7#2 of 100 · strength 99.2 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 92.9 (charted 6 of 6 collection days; source live 6 of 7 window days — weighted toward neutral)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 36% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 6 of the window's 7 days
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Position 2 of 100 on Apple Music Top Playlists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 2 of 100 on Apple Music Top Playlists (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-playlists-za-010116.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:16.080Z
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Number 42 on The Pulse 50, Screen: Tuner (Daniel Roher). Pulse Score 85.7. Up 4 places since the previous collection.
Tuner
Daniel Roher
Why №42
- Consumption85.7#5 of 94 · strength 96.8 · momentum 52.6 (up 1) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 39% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 5 of 94 on iTunes Store Top Movies (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 5 of 94 on iTunes Store Top Movies (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-movies-za-010111.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:11.157Z
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Number 43 on The Pulse 50, Music: Kabza De Small. Pulse Score 85.6. Down 2 places since the previous collection. Kabza De Small
Why №43
- Video85.6#4 of 100 · strength 97.7 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Kabza De Small (kabza-de-small). Read Viranova on Kabza De Small · Pulse history.
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Position 4 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Artists (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-artists-za-010117.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:17.664Z
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Number 44 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: Podcast and Chill with MacG by Podcast and Chill Network. Pulse Score 85.6. New to the board at the latest collection.
Podcast and Chill with MacG
Podcast and Chill Network
Why №44
- Consumption85.6#4 of 100 · strength 97.7 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 44% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 4 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcasts-za-010026.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:26.330Z
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Number 45 on The Pulse 50, Music: Superhuman (feat. Keri Hilson) by Chris Brown. Pulse Score 85.6. Down 23 places since the previous collection.
Superhuman (feat. Keri Hilson)
Chris Brown
Why №45
- Video85.6#4 of 100 · strength 97.7 · momentum 50 (holding) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 4 of 100 on Apple Music Top Music Videos (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 100 on Apple Music Top Music Videos (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-videos-za-010114.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:14.072Z
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Number 46 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: Rotten Mango by Stephanie Soo. Pulse Score 85.5. New to the board at the latest collection.
Rotten Mango
Stephanie Soo
Why №46
- Consumption85.5#7 of 100 · strength 95.5 · momentum 55 (up 2) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 44% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 7 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 7 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcasts-za-010026.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:00:26.330Z
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Number 47 on The Pulse 50, Music: you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love by Olivia Rodrigo. Pulse Score 85.5. New to the board at the latest collection.
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love
Olivia Rodrigo
Why №47
- Video85.5#7 of 100 · strength 95.5 · momentum 55 (up 2) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 7 of 100 on Apple Music Top Music Videos (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 7 of 100 on Apple Music Top Music Videos (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-videos-za-010114.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:14.072Z
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Number 48 on The Pulse 50, Music: Choosin' Texas by Ella Langley. Pulse Score 85.3. New to the board at the latest collection.
Choosin' Texas
Ella Langley
Why №48
- Consumption86.2Deezer #4 of 100 (86.2)
- Video82.4iTunes Music Videos #1 of 66 (82.4)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: iTunes Music Videos #1
Signal coverage 47% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 4 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-010110.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:10.439Z
- Position 1 of 66 on iTunes Store Top Music Videos (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-music-videos-za-010114.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:14.542Z
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Number 49 on The Pulse 50, Music: Stop & Go by Jayy'D MusiQ & REEL ZAYO. Pulse Score 85.3. Down 23 places since the previous collection. Stop & Go Jayy'D MusiQ & REEL ZAYO
Why №49
- Discovery85.3#7 of 200 · strength 97.7 · momentum 48.8 (down 1) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 7 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 7 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-010113.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:13.060Z
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Number 50 on The Pulse 50, Music: Hustle by Rod Wave. Pulse Score 85.3. New to the board at the latest collection.
Hustle
Rod Wave
Why №50
- Video85.3#30 of 100 · strength 77.3 · momentum 97.5 (up 19) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Signal coverage 11% of the applicable signal universe · observation confidence 100. Coverage measures how much of the universe is observed — it is not the score.
Trajectory
Charted on 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 30 of 100 on Apple Music Top Music Videos (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 01:01 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 30 of 100 on Apple Music Top Music Videos (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-videos-za-010114.json · retrieved 2026-08-24T23:01:14.072Z