Jay Jody Defends Elaine’s “Stone Cold Heart” Album Amidst Spotify Chart Drop. Elaine’s highly anticipated album, “Stone Cold Heart,” has officially exited the South African Spotify Top 200 Weekly Album chart in its second week.
After debuting at an impressive No. 32, the album’s departure has sparked conversations about the pressures of chart performance in the local music scene.“Stone Cold Heart” by Elaine Has officially Exited the SA Spotify Top 200 Weekly Album chart in the Second Week It Debuted at No. #32 in the first week.” Reads a post.
Responding to the revelation of Elaine’s album performance on the Spotify chart, fellow artist Jay Jody took to social media to voice his thoughts on the obsession with music chart rankings.
In a candid post, he questioned the intense scrutiny surrounding album rankings, saying, “Why are we actually so obsessed with this stuff all of a sudden, pila pila? We got 9 provinces; America got over 50 states. We will NEVER do those numbers. CUT IT OUT!!! As from now, we are stopping these things as a country ya Mandela. Ra utlwana bagolo??!!” Wrote Jay Jody.
Jay Jody’s remarks reflected a growing sentiment in the South African music scene, where artists and fans are beginning to challenge the significance of chart positions in a country with a smaller music market. Jay Jody’s passionate assertion that “as from now we are stopping these things as a country ya Mandela” resonates with many who believe that the value of music should not solely be measured by chart statistics but by its cultural impact and the connection it fosters among listeners
