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, 7 down, 13 new, 0 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 06:00 SAST collection · scoring Consumption, Video, Discovery, Search, Viranova.
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Number 41 on The Pulse 50, Music: Owabulala uBaba (feat. Shenge wasehlalankosi) by SIHAYO. Pulse Score 77.4. New to the board at the latest collection. Owabulala uBaba (feat. Shenge wasehlalankosi) SIHAYO
Why №41
- Discovery79.2Shazam #31 of 200 (79.2)
- Video75.5YouTube Music Charts #25 of 100 (75.5)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: YouTube Music Charts #25
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: SIHAYO (sihayo). Read Viranova on SIHAYO · Pulse history.
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Position 31 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 31 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
- Position 25 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-060029.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:29.480Z
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Number 42 on The Pulse 50, Music: Ngiyak'cela (feat. Mashudu) by ShaunMusiq, Bassie & Leemckrazy. Pulse Score 77.1. Up 3 places since the previous collection. Ngiyak'cela (feat. Mashudu) ShaunMusiq, Bassie & Leemckrazy
Why №42
- Discovery77.1#40 of 200 · strength 85 · momentum 47.5 (down 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
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: ShaunMusiq (shaunmusiq). Read Viranova on ShaunMusiq · Pulse history.
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Position 40 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 40 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
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Number 43 on The Pulse 50, Music: TRUE COLOURS by Inkos'yamagcokama. Pulse Score 77.1. Down 27 places since the previous collection.
TRUE COLOURS
Inkos'yamagcokama
Why №43
- Consumption77.1#15 of 100 · strength 89.3 · momentum 37.5 (down 5) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- 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 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 15 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 15 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-albums-za-060022.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:22.992Z
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Number 44 on The Pulse 50, Music: SZEID by Royal Musiq. Pulse Score 77.0. Down 31 places since the previous collection.
SZEID
Royal Musiq
Why №44
- Consumption77.0#14 of 100 · strength 90.1 · momentum 35 (down 6) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- 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 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 14 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 14 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-albums-za-060022.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:22.992Z
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Number 45 on The Pulse 50, Music: Sengithole Omunye (feat. Chulumanco M) [Remix] by Feza. Pulse Score 76.0. Down 33 places since the previous collection.
Sengithole Omunye (feat. Chulumanco M) [Remix]
Feza
Why №45
- Consumption74.0iTunes Songs #2 of 93 (86.1) · Apple Music #35 of 100 (61.9)
- Discovery82.5Shazam #20 of 200 (82.5)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Shazam #20 · Apple Music #35
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: Feza (feza). Read Viranova on Feza · Pulse history.
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Position 2 of 93 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 2 of 93 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-songs-za-060024.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:24.919Z
- Position 20 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
- Position 35 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-060011.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:11.150Z
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Number 46 on The Pulse 50, Music: Wo Lo (feat. Sino Msolo & Konke) by Mihlali The Guy, Dankie Boi, Mr Thela & Cairo CPT. Pulse Score 75.8. New to the board at the latest collection.
Wo Lo (feat. Sino Msolo & Konke)
Mihlali The Guy, Dankie Boi, Mr Thela & Cairo CPT
Why №46
- Discovery81.1Shazam #34 of 200 (81.1)
- Consumption74.1Apple Music #33 of 100 (74.1)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: Apple Music #33
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: Sino Msolo (sino-msolo). Read Viranova on Sino Msolo · Pulse history.
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Position 34 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 34 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
- Position 33 of 100 on Apple Music Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-za-060011.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:11.150Z
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Number 47 on The Pulse 50, Music: Botshelo Ke Eng by Trechyson Molly vx, DJ Promatic SA, Dendofela. Pulse Score 75.4. New to the board at the latest collection. Botshelo Ke Eng Trechyson Molly vx, DJ Promatic SA, Dendofela
Why №47
- Video84.6YouTube Music Charts #6 of 100 (84.6)
- Consumption74.7iTunes Songs #16 of 93 (74.7)
- Discovery68.6Shazam #76 of 200 (68.6)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: iTunes Songs #16 · Shazam #76
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: Trechyson Molly vx (trechyson-molly-vx). Read Viranova on Trechyson Molly vx · Pulse history.
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Position 6 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 6 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-060029.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:29.480Z
- Position 16 of 93 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-songs-za-060024.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:24.919Z
- Position 76 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
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Number 48 on The Pulse 50, Music: Commander (feat. 2Break4, Percy 5 & REAL K MFANAKOTA) by Ayeeh Beats Babethe, Dolly Ditebogo, DIL Brill & Ez Maestro. Pulse Score 75.4. New to the board at the latest collection. Commander (feat. 2Break4, Percy 5 & REAL K MFANAKOTA) Ayeeh Beats Babethe, Dolly Ditebogo, DIL Brill & Ez Maestro
Why №48
- Discovery77.8Shazam #41 of 200 (77.8)
- Video72.9YouTube Music Charts #30 of 100 (72.9)
- Searchno trending match
- Viranovano first-party signal
Also charting: YouTube Music Charts #30
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: Ez Maestro (ez-maestro). Read Viranova on Ez Maestro · Pulse history.
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Position 41 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 41 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
- Position 30 of 100 on YouTube Music Charts — Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/youtube-music-za-060029.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:29.480Z
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Number 49 on The Pulse 50, Music: Opening Prayer by Gaba Cannal & Mam K. Pulse Score 75.4. New to the board at the latest collection. Opening Prayer Gaba Cannal & Mam K
Why №49
- Discovery75.4#48 of 200 · strength 81.8 · 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
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: Gaba Cannal (gaba-cannal). Read Viranova on Gaba Cannal · Pulse history.
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Position 48 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 48 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
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Number 50 on The Pulse 50, Music: Lwetse (feat. DJ Maphorisa & Mluusician) by Xduppy & Angekebabuye mc. Pulse Score 75.3. New to the board at the latest collection. Lwetse (feat. DJ Maphorisa & Mluusician) Xduppy & Angekebabuye mc
Why №50
- Discovery75.3#51 of 200 · strength 80.6 · momentum 51.3 (up 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
South African credit verified via Viranova profile: DJ Maphorisa (dj-maphorisa). Read Viranova on DJ Maphorisa · Pulse history.
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Position 51 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 51 of 200 on Shazam Chart (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/shazam-za-060026.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:26.342Z
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: 8 up, 13 down, 28 new, 1 holding since the previous collection. How positions are scored.
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Number 1 on The Pulse 50, Music: Creep by Radiohead. Pulse Score 93.7. Up 9 places since the previous collection.
Creep
Radiohead
Why №1
- Consumption93.7#6 of 100 · strength 96.2 · momentum 85 (up 14) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- 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 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 6 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 6 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-060023.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:23.389Z
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Number 2 on The Pulse 50, Music: So Easy (To Fall In Love) by Olivia Dean. Pulse Score 93.3. New to the board at the latest collection.
So Easy (To Fall In Love)
Olivia Dean
Why №2
- Consumption93.3#8 of 100 · strength 94.7 · momentum 100 (up 75) · staying power 71.4 (charted 5 of 7 collection days)
- 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 5 of the window's 7 days
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Position 8 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 8 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-060023.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:23.389Z
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Number 3 on The Pulse 50, Music: Self Aware by Temper City. Pulse Score 92.3. New to the board at the latest collection.
Self Aware
Temper City
Why №3
- Consumption92.3#5 of 100 · strength 97 · momentum 77.5 (up 11) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- 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 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 5 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 5 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-060023.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:23.389Z
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Number 4 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: BizNews Radio by BizNews. Pulse Score 92.2. New to the board at the latest collection.
BizNews Radio
BizNews
Why №4
- Consumption92.2#8 of 100 · strength 94.7 · momentum 82.5 (up 13) · 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 8 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 8 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Shows (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcasts-za-060011.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:11.544Z
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Number 5 on The Pulse 50, Music: Kabelo eaka entle (feat. Kgethang Konese) by The Rise Choir. Pulse Score 91.7. New to the board at the latest collection.
Kabelo eaka entle (feat. Kgethang Konese)
The Rise Choir
Why №5
- Consumption91.7#4 of 93 · strength 97.6 · momentum 100 (up 54) · staying power 42.9 (charted 3 of 7 collection days)
- 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 3 of the window's 7 days
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Position 4 of 93 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 4 of 93 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-songs-za-060024.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:24.919Z
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Number 6 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: EPISODE 791 | Skomota Video Leak | Roast to 2Million | Nota vs JMPD | MacG x Sol’s Songs | Bongani Dube | inDrive by MacG. Pulse Score 91.4. New to the board at the latest collection.
EPISODE 791 | Skomota Video Leak | Roast to 2Million | Nota vs JMPD | MacG x Sol’s Songs | Bongani Dube | inDrive
MacG
Why №6
- Consumption91.4#12 of 100 · strength 91.6 · momentum 100 (up 63) · staying power 71.4 (charted 5 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 5 of the window's 7 days
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Position 12 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 12 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcast-episodes-za-060027.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:27.608Z
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Number 7 on The Pulse 50, Podcasts: #2543 - MrBallen by Joe Rogan. Pulse Score 90.9. New to the board at the latest collection.
#2543 - MrBallen
Joe Rogan
Why №7
- Consumption90.9#13 of 100 · strength 90.9 · momentum 100 (up 50) · staying power 71.4 (charted 5 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 5 of the window's 7 days
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Position 13 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 13 of 100 on Apple Podcasts Top Episodes (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-podcast-episodes-za-060027.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:27.608Z
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Number 8 on The Pulse 50, Music: stupid song by Olivia Rodrigo. Pulse Score 90.6. New to the board at the latest collection.
stupid song
Olivia Rodrigo
Why №8
- Consumption90.6#18 of 100 · strength 87 · momentum 95 (up 18) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- 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 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 18 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 18 of 100 on Deezer Charts — Top South Africa
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/deezer-chart-za-060023.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:23.389Z
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Number 9 on The Pulse 50, Music: Make It Spectacular by Kimo Sounds. Pulse Score 90.5. Down 5 places since the previous collection.
Make It Spectacular
Kimo Sounds
Why №9
- Consumption90.5#3 of 93 · strength 98.4 · momentum 73.7 (up 9) · staying power 85.7 (charted 6 of 7 collection days)
- 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 3 of 93 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 3 of 93 on iTunes Store Top Songs (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/itunes-songs-za-060024.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:24.919Z
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Number 10 on The Pulse 50, Music: Rain Sounds by Rain Sounds Lab & Rain. Pulse Score 89.9. New to the board at the latest collection.
Rain Sounds
Rain Sounds Lab & Rain
Why №10
- Consumption89.9#10 of 100 · strength 93.2 · momentum 77.5 (up 11) · staying power 100 (charted 7 of 7 collection days)
- 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 7 of the window's 7 days
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Position 10 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa) when collected on 25 August 2026 at 06:00 SAST.
Technical record
- Position 10 of 100 on Apple Music Top Albums (South Africa)
- Snapshot: 2026-08-25/apple-music-albums-za-060022.json · retrieved 2026-08-25T04:00:22.992Z