Singa ranks among Fast Company’s top 10 most innovative music companies of 2026

Connie Luckham -

We have some "main stage" news to share: Singa is officially on Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies! We're pretty excited (and very proud)!

Why was Singa named one of Fast Company’s most innovative music companies in 2026?

Singa was selected as a Top 10 most innovative music company for its groundbreaking work in digital karaoke, specifically for securing landmark licensing deals with major labels like Warner Music Group and Merlin. By integrating original master recordings into its platform, Singa has successfully bridged the gap between music streaming and interactive singing, providing a legal, high-quality solution for the global market.

How Singa is redefining the future of karaoke

While the industry once viewed karaoke as a nostalgic niche, Fast Company highlighted three major pillars that defined our innovation over the past year:

  • Mastering the Licensing Maze: We navigated the complex world of music rights to sign landmark deals with Warner Music Group and Merlin (representing 15% of the world’s independent music). This ensures artists and labels are finally getting paid fairly for karaoke use.
  • Global Digital Transformation: By moving karaoke from clunky hardware to a seamless SaaS model, Singa has scaled into over 34 countries, powering everything from professional venues to living rooms with a library of over 100,000 licensed hits.
  • The "Originals" Breakthrough: For decades, karaoke meant singing over "soundalike" MIDI tracks. Singa changed the game by launching Singa Originals, allowing users to sing along to the actual master recordings from their favorite artists—a first in karaoke history.
The Singa app puts a catalogue of thousands of songs right in your pocket — including Originals, real master recordings. Browse, queue, and sing along whether you're at a venue or hosting at home.

Want to discover Originals and other high-quality karaoke tracks? Try Singa for free.

Who else is on the list?

We are honored to share this recognition with other giants and disruptors who are redefining the music industry in 2026, including SoundCloud, Kobalt, and Tiny Vinyl. Seeing Singa alongside these names reinforces our mission to make singing a core part of the modern music ecosystem.

A year of milestones (and more to come)

This recognition comes on the heels of some massive milestones we’ve hit recently:

  • Growing our song catalogue each month: We are scaling up our process rapidly, including more languages and local hits!
  • Smart tech updates: From AI-driven song recommendations to our new "Lead Vocals" feature that helps you learn tricky verses, we’re constantly polishing the experience.
  • Immersive leisure: We’ve helped spark the "competitive socializing" trend, with Singa-powered karaoke rooms seeing record growth in venues worldwide.
From intimate bars to large entertainment spaces, Singa-powered rooms are at the heart of the competitive socialising trend.

Singa Pro - built for venues

Singa Pro is the all-in-one karaoke platform for bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Operators get full control over the experience — intuitive, reliable, and no technical expertise required. Plus you'll receive tailored support from our world-class support team. Want to find out more? Learn about Singa Business.

Singa Pro player - manage your venue's background music and karaoke from one place.

What’s next?

Being named a "Most Innovative Company" isn't a finish line for us—it’s fuel. Expect more original artist recordings, deeper integrations with your favorite platforms, and new ways to find your voice.

Thank you to our community of singers, partners, and venues for being part of this journey. The future of karaoke is here, and it sounds better than ever. 🎤

Want to see why we’re top 10? Try Singa today.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Singa different from other karaoke apps?

Singa is the first platform to move away from low-quality MIDI "soundalikes" by offering Singa Originals—karaoke tracks created from original artist master recordings. This provides a professional-grade experience for both home users and commercial venues.

Who are the top music tech innovators in 2026?

Alongside Singa, Fast Company’s 2026 list includes industry leaders like SoundCloud, recognized for its fan-to-artist tools, and Deezer, noted for its AI transparency and "artist-centric" royalty models.

How is Singa changing the music industry?

Singa is modernizing the "dark corner" of music licensing. By ensuring that artists and labels are fairly compensated for karaoke use across 34+ countries, Singa is turning singing into a sustainable revenue stream for the entire music ecosystem.