Spotify includes explicit content because we offer it how the artist intends it to be heard. Look out for EXPLICIT or E tags on any releases. Note: We can’t tag all explicit content because it depends on information we get from rights-holders.
What is Spotify’s Definition of Explicit Content
It means that it has explicit language or swear words in it. Songs on Spotify defined as Explicit can contain coarse language, references to abuse/violence etc., glorification of bad/criminal behaviour, discrimination, sexual references or all of the above.
Changing Explicit Content Settings on Spotify
On mobile device or tablet:
- Tap the “Home” icon.
- Go to “Settings” by tapping the gear in the upper right corner.
- Scroll down to “Allow Explicit Content” toggle.
- Turn the toggle off (gray).
Why does Spotify block curse words? Since 2011, streaming music providers have been expected to display the word "explicit" next to tracks that record companies believe are unsuitable for children. "The kids want to listen to the song that they’ve heard, so they will try and sneak the song in.
What does 1000 mean on Spotify? Previously, Spotify play counts for songs listened to less than a thousand times were hidden from view, meaning that both 6 listens and 998 listens would display the underwhelming