For weeks, Cape Town debated, nominated and campaigned for the artists they believe deserve the title of Smile FM’s Best Artist Ever. From legendary bands and cultural icons to modern superstars, the field has been narrowed to sixteen of the greatest names in music history.
Every matchup is a heavyweight contest. Every vote matters. And with each round, we’ll move one step closer to crowning the greatest artist of all time.
ROUND OF 16 FIXTURES
MATCH DATES
Friday 19 June
(8) Whitney Houston vs (9) Adele
Vocal battle of the century.
Monday 22 June
(7) Rihanna vs (10) Prince
Pop dominance vs musical genius.
Tuesday 23 June
(4) Madonna vs (13) Ed Sheeran
Reinvention vs modern songwriting dominance.
Wednesday 24 June
(6) Taylor Swift vs (11) Celine Dion
Modern storytelling vs emotional power ballads.
Thursday 25 June
(5) Beyoncé vs (12) Bruno Mars
Performance royalty vs hit-machine energy.
Friday 26 June
(2) The Beatles vs (15) ABBA
Legacy vs gold.
Monday 29 June
(3) Queen vs (14) Bob Marley
Stadium anthems vs cultural soul legacy.
Tuesday 30 June
(1) Michael Jackson vs (16) Johnny Clegg
The King of Pop vs a hometown hero.
HOW TO VOTE
Voting opens on the day of each matchup.
Listen to Smile FM, follow our social media channels and cast your vote when voting goes live.
Cape Town, it’s time to decide.
Who is the Best Artist Ever?
