Roblox’s Spotify Island introduces hip-hop themed virtual world
Roblox’s Spotify Island is now welcoming Robloxians to Planet Hip-Hop, a new destination designed to highlight an emerging generation of hip-hop artists and showcase their work.
The new virtual world within Spotify Island will also soon feature a collaboration with chart-topping recording artist Doechii, allowing fans to engage with the artist’s avatar with a series of interactive activities inspired by the self-proclaimed “Swamp Queen.”
Planet Hip-Hop is a futuristic universe within the platform that will also serve as a “meeting place created to bring artists and fans closer together as they play, explore, and connect,” according to a Spotify blog post.
In the blog post, Spotify claims that hip-hop streams on its service total more than 44 billion monthly streams. The blog post promises “curated moments,” starting with a collaboration with Doechii. Upon launch, fans can interact with Doechii in a swamp-themed area, inspired by the musician’s Floridian roots. Players who correctly answer a series of questions can earn an alligator tail. The interactive activity is a nod to her song “Persuasive,” which she recently re-released as a remix with R&B singer SZA.
The blog post also promises several Easter eggs in Planet Hip-Hop. Robloxians can also create their own hip-hop beats and can purchase avatar items, parkour moves, and emotes. Forthcoming items include a patchwork bubble jacket and moon shoes, according to TechCrunch. Players will also be able to get Doechii swag, which they can have her virtually sign. These items include alligator-themed gear and a blue mullet inspired by the music video for “Persuasive.”
In Planet Hip-Hop, they’ll also find the Speed Shop, where they can customise their vehicles. This will
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