This entry takes a closer look at the Commuter Trax brand and delves into the February update of the Commuter Trax: Hip-Hop/R&B playlist, featuring Grammy Award winning R&B powerhouses SZA and Coco Jones. Let’s jump right in!
At Commuter Trax, the mission is to create playlists on Spotify that truly connect with everyday commuters. The vision is to understand listener commuting rhythms and expand their music discovery horizons (with emerging artists) while keeping them connected to their favorite music stars. Commuter Trax curates exceptional listening experiences for users on-the-go while providing a valuable platform for recording artists to thrive in the digital music era. Beyond the well-received Hip-Hop/R&B playlist, current Commuter Trax offerings include:
- Pop playlist
- Dance/Electronic playlist
- TikTok Most Viral Top 50
- Season of Trax: Hello Winter 2025
- EDM Festival Season
New playlists spanning dance/electronic, pop, latin, and more are set to release in the coming months, expanding the Commuter Trax library. This Spring, Commuter Trax is revving up for the launch of its full website at CommuterTrax.com! It’s been just over a year since curating the perfect playlists for the daily commute, but that’s just the beginning. The new site will also be a powerful asset for recording artists, offering services to boost their brands and careers. Plus, a blog section packed with music-related resources. The goal? To become a go-to platform for artists looking to grow and connect. Get ready to experience your commute and the music industry in a whole new way.
The popular Commuter Trax: Hip-Hop/R&B playlist, with over 2,600 followers, is back with a fresh February update! Discover a curated mix of today’s hottest tracks, timeless throwbacks and indie gems. This is the ultimate soundtrack for urban music lovers, designed to energize your commute and keep you moving throughout the day. This month, the playlist puts two R&B queens in the driver’s seat, SZA and Coco Jones.
SZA has enjoyed a phenomenal year thus far, achieving #1 status with her critically acclaimed reissued album ‘SOS Deluxe: LANA,’ featuring the hit single ‘30 For 30’ at the #1 spot on the Hip-Hop/R&B playlist. She landed a starring role in the box office hit ‘One of Them Days’, is set to co-headline a stadium tour with Kendrick Lamar and will perform alongside him at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans, LA on Sunday February 9th at 8:00 PM ET.
Cover art for ‘SOS Deluxe: LANA’ album (2024)
Featured at the #2 position on the Hip-Hop/R&B playlist is Coco Jones’ ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’. Jones delivers a standout performance, showcasing her incredible vocal range and emotional depth. The song samples Lenny Williams’ classic ‘Cause I Love You (1978 Version),’ resulting in a production that is extremely relatable and moving. Jones’ artistry shines through in this memorable performance.
Cover art for ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)’ single (2024)
SZA and Coco Jones are just two shiny gems in the treasure trove that is Commuter Trax: Hip-Hop/R&B. Alongside talented independent artists waiting to be discovered, you’ll find other chart-toppers like Muni Long, Redman, FLO, Future, Ella Mai, Kendrick Lamar, Summer Walker and GloRilla amongst many others. Whether you’re cruising down the highway or squeezing onto a subway car, Commuter Trax: Hip-Hop/R&B has the perfect blend of music, energy and emotion to keep you moving.
So, ditch traditional radio and plug into Commuter Trax playlists, right on Spotify! It’s the perfect pick-me-up for your morning ride, the ideal companion for your afternoon errands, and the ultimate stress reliever for your commute home. Hit play and save the playlist below as you discover why Commuter Trax is the only playlist hub you need for your daily commute.
