It's incredible that something so clearly suspect could be still up even after the public broadcaster in NL has run a story on it. Grim.
A few people have pointed out that tracks 2 and 6 are legit so I've updated the piece with a footnote, as I did say "almost entirely" but didn't actually make it clear which songs were NOT part of the problem.
I clicked on the link expecting The Specials "Racist Friend". But this one‘s as good.
A fine choice sir!
The Dutch public broadcaster (and biggest news org of the country) also flagged this over the weekend: https://nos.nl/artikel/2589683-politieke-strijd-in-hitlijst-nummer-sophie-straat-tegen-ai-track-over-azc-s
So Spotify are definitely aware, but somehow hasn't taken action over the course of the first full workday.
Edit: and track 2 in your viral chart screenshot is a protest song that people are streaming to counter the far-right noise.
It's incredible that something so clearly suspect could be still up even after the public broadcaster in NL has run a story on it. Grim.
A few people have pointed out that tracks 2 and 6 are legit so I've updated the piece with a footnote, as I did say "almost entirely" but didn't actually make it clear which songs were NOT part of the problem.
Oh my good god, that’s made me feel physically sick (but thanks anyway!).
Entirely understandable!