On 6 February 2026, Cape Town based independent producer Dwson released his sixth studio album Nothing To Lose on his own imprint Implsv Records.
Rooted in deep house and layered with modern urban textures and subtle R&B influences, the album reflects years of artistic evolution. It moves naturally between introspection and late night dance floor energy. From Can’t Wait To See You, to Sense, the project balances intimacy and release with clarity and intention.
Globally distributed by Paradise Worldwide, the album is landing with strong editorial support and measurable impact across key territories.
Immediate Impact Across Africa
Within less than 24 hours, Nothing To Lose reached:
• #1 Dance Album in South Africa
• #1 Dance Album in Swaziland
• #1 Dance Album in Mozambique
The album has already surpassed 1 million streams on Spotify, marking a strong early milestone.
Strong home market positioning is not secondary. It is foundational. Sustainable export begins with solid domestic traction.
Spotify Momentum Across Territories
On Spotify, Dwson secured high visibility across multiple African markets.
Cover placements:
• New Music Friday South Africa
• mint Africa
Additional playlist support:
• New Music Friday Naija
• New Music Friday Ghana
• New Music Friday Kenya
• Tantra
• up:date
You can explore Dwson’s music directly via his Spotify Track IDs here:
This regional spread demonstrates that Afro House continues to resonate across borders within the continent, reinforcing its international potential.
Apple Music Editorial Positioning
On Apple Music, the album landed across key editorial touchpoints:
• Africa Now
• Mzansi House
• New Music Daily
• Isgubhu, Cover
• Africa Now Radio, The Big 5
Dwson was selected as one of Apple Music Africa’s Big 5 Artists on Africa Now Radio with Nandi Madida, featuring a single from the album. A strong positioning moment within the broader African music landscape.
Audiomack and Community Driven Growth
On Audiomack, Dwson is currently featured as an Artist Watch and appears on the cover of the Afro House playlist.
With more than 50 million monthly active users globally and strong traction across 21 African markets, Audiomack continues to highlight how community-driven platforms are shaping discovery across the continent.
Watch and Experience the Project
The official music video for “Nothing To Lose feat. Unwnd”
The album listening session
Building Bridges Through Export
This release reflects a broader mission.
Through Paradise Africa and long-term initiatives connected to the Africa Rising Music Conference, who has executed the global export of Dwson to Amsterdam Dance Event in October 2025, the focus remains clear: build sustainable bridges from Africa to global markets while strengthening the domestic ecosystem.
International editorial placements, African chart positions, community platforms, and a focused export strategy are all working together.
Dwson’s Nothing To Lose sits at that intersection. A proudly South African project, built at home, travelling globally.
From Cape Town to the world.
