Master KG Makes It Onto Jay Z’s Tidal 2020 Playlist

Master KG has once again gained international recognition. The ‘Jerusalem’ hitmaker made it onto music mogul Jay z’s 2020 Tidal playlist. The song was featured as number 16 out of 40 songs that Jay Z rated the highest in 2020. On the list, Master KG joins the company of US popstars including Beyonce, Big Sean, Drake, Jay Electronica and The Weeknd.

Taking to Twitter, Master KG gladly shared the happy news with his followers, describing the win as ‘amazing’

Jay Z Added Jerusalema on His Playlist Amazing!!! https://t.co/zdsELyuzHl

— Master KG Music (@MasterKGsa) December 3, 2020

The hitmaker has enjoyed great success with “Jerusalema” in 2020. Master KG won in the coveted Best African Act category in the 2020 MTV EMA’s in November, joining big wigs including Davido, Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage.

The song has enjoyed international fame, with fans saying it sends the much needed message of hope during the pandemic. People all over the world have been  taking part in the ‘Jerusalema challenge’ and have posted videos of themselves dancing to the song on social media.

Several singers have done covers of the song, with Nigerian superstar Burna Boy being the most noticeable among them.

Fans took to Twitter to celebrate Master KG and congratulate him on his win.

“Biggest song of the year,” one follower described ‘Jerusalema’

Ronaldo vibed master kg
Jay z vibed master kg
We vibed it even harder and turned it to bode Thomas. Abeg, biggest song of the year, no 🧢

— FitProf🇳🇬 Says WhoGetSpareVisa (@_fitprof) December 4, 2020

“Jay-z proves again that the song is global,” a kenyan fan goes.

Jerusalema by Master KG has placed S. An Music🇿🇦 in its rightful place internationally 💪👏

Props by Jay Z proves again that the song is global 🔥🔥

For me, Kenyan Parliament taking #jerusalemadancechallenge is still my fave😍❤️
___#cyrilramaphosa | #Koko #umsebenziep | Eskom pic.twitter.com/NM1ciJj0mL

— TK_Nala (@ThokozaniNala) December 4, 2020