Regina Song, Benjamin Kheng, ALYPH and Stefaine Sun are recognised for their top selling tracks by local artists in the Official Singapore Chart as part of the All That Matters[...]

Singapore, 30 September, 2025 - Artists and representatives from across the music industry gathered today to celebrate the winners of The Official Singapore Chart's Top Local Songs in 2024 and for the first half of 2025. This event marked the launch of the Official Southeast Asia charts and the Official Singapore chart.

The event and awards ceremony, held at the All That Matters 2025 conference, were an opportunity to showcase the incredible pool of musical talent in Singapore.

The event provided a spotlight to recognise the top selling local songs from a lineup of local talents, including Regina Song, Benjamin Kheng, ALYPH and Stefanie Sun.

The Official Singapore Chart is an industry-backed weekly music chart, published every Tuesday, showcasing the top-performing tracks from local and international artists in the country based on streaming across major platforms. It is a strong reflection of the changing dynamics and trends in the music industry.

Winners of Top Local Song - The Official Singapore Chart:

• #1 local song by a female artist released in 2024: Regina Song "the cutest pair"
• #1 local song by a male artist released in 2024: Benjamin Kheng "Not Alone"
• #1 local song by a female artist released in the first half of 2025: 孫燕姿(Stefanie Sun) "日落(Afterwards)"
• #1 local song by a male artist released in the first half of 2025: ALYPH "Ingat"

Other local artists in attendance were recognised for their talent and contribution to the growth of local music: ABANGSAPAU, Amir Mansor, Danial Baharin, Elton Lee, Faiz Zikry, Flique Mohammed, Iman Fandi, Reef Jumaat, WHYLUCAS, Zalelo.

The Official Singapore Chart, which was rebranded from the Recording Industry Association Singapore (RIAS) Chart in January, is operated by IFPI and supported by the RIAS.

It is part of the Official Southeast Asia Charts, the recently launched regional music hub for the fast-growing Southeast Asia region containing the definitive weekly rankings of the hottest songs across Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, The Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. The purpose is to champion local successes and put Southeast Asia more firmly on the map as a music hub.

Victoria Oakley, IFPI CEO, said:

"I'm proud to celebrate the launch of the Official Southeast Asia Charts, which is a great opportunity to showcase the incredible diversity and creativity of music in this region.

"Southeast Asia contains a vibrant mix of cultures and sounds, and these official charts give us an opportunity to highlight the strength of the region as a whole and the unique talent within it.

"This is a powerful stage to elevate local talent, connect fans across borders, and amplify Southeast Asia's sound on the global stage."

Kenny Ong, Chairman of RIAS,said:

"The awards we presented today recognise some of the most meaningful achievements by Singaporean artists over the past year - not only in terms of chart success, but in the dedication, creativity, and connection these artists have built with their audiences.

"At RIAS, we're proud to support the Official Singapore Chart as a platform that brings greater visibility to local talent, strengthens our music industry, and celebrates the rich, shared culture that connects listeners across Singapore and Southeast Asia."

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Regina Song said:

"Congratulations IFPI on the launch of the official Singapore chart. I am super honoured and happy to have the top local song by a female artist released in 2024 with "the cutest pair". Thisrecognition means a lot to me and for Singapore music as well. I would really love to thank my fans for all the love and support … [and] thank you to the Singaporean music community for supporting me through my journey and here's to more love and support to local music."

ALYPH said:

"IFPI It's ALYPH here. I want to congratulate you on the launch of the Official Singapore chart and I'm so happy to have the top local song for "Ingat". Feeling so grateful and so thankful at this point. Thankful to my fans, thankful to all my supporters who have been streaming my album "Storm" and also "Ingat"."

About the Official Southeast Asia Charts and the Official Singapore Chart

The Official Southeast Asia Charts are a collection of weekly streaming singles charts - the Official Indonesia Chart, Official Malaysia Chart, Official Philippines Chart, Official Singapore Chart, Official Thailand Chart and Official Vietnam Chart. The data collection week runs from Friday to Thursday, with the charts released at www.officialseacharts.com and on the Official Southeast Asia Instagram and Facebook accounts each Tuesday.

In addition to the official charts for each country, four speciality charts are also delivered each week. In Indonesia, the Official Indonesia Domestic Chart, in Malaysia the Domestic and Chinese Charts, and the Regional Chart in Singapore.

Supported by the recorded music industry, all Official Southeast Asia charts include chart-eligible streams from Apple Music, Deezer, Spotify and YouTube, while the Official Indonesia and Indonesia Domestic Charts also include Langit Musik. The charts are managed by IFPI and are built on data prepared by BMAT, in accordance with IFPI's world-class methodology and standards, which are used in Official Charts in some of the biggest music markets around the world. In accordance with these standards, streams from each market are weighted to take into account the difference in economic value between the free and paid tiers of streaming services. This delivers charts which reflect the volume and the value of streams across the region, celebrating the biggest songs of the week.

About IFPI

IFPI is the voice of the recording industry worldwide, representing over 8,000 record company members across the globe. We work to promote the value of recorded music, campaign for the rights of record producers and expand the commercial uses of recorded music around the world.

About BMAT

BMAT is a music innovation company with a mission to index all music usage and ownership data. In addition to its role in compiling official streaming charts around the world, they help music companies better their data operations to make sure artists get paid for their plays. Every day BMAT delivers 27 billion matches and 80 million identifications to CMOs, publishers, record labels, broadcasters and DSPs globally.

About RIAS - Recording Industry Association Singapore

The Recording Industry Association Singapore (RIAS) has been at the forefront of music development for the past 40 years. As the national representative of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), RIAS is dedicated to fostering a vibrant music ecosystem in Singapore, where performing artists can thrive and build sustainable careers.

About All That Matters

All That Matters 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Asia's definitive creative business festival, returning to Singapore from 29 September to 1 October 2025 at the Hilton Singapore Orchard. Coinciding with Singapore's F1 Week, the event brings together global leaders across music, sports, gaming, media, marketing, AI, and Web3 to explore how technology and culture continue to shape the future of entertainment. Under the theme "Back to the Future", this milestone edition will reflect on two decades of transformation while looking ahead to the next wave of innovation and cross-industry collaboration. The week opens with Music Matters Live from 26 to 28 September, a free multi-day showcase featuring emerging and established artists from around the world performing across Clarke Quay, before leading into the main conference. Combining high-level discussion with live performances, All That Matters 2025 positions itself as a central meeting point for decision-makers, creators, and fans at the crossroads of business and culture.

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