Artist Masha Kova's “The Worst” Debuts on SiriusXM’s The Heat

Rising pop and R&B artist Masha Kova reaches a major career milestone as her single “The Worst” makes its debut on SiriusXM’s The Heat (Channel 46), featured on The Hottest Countdown as New Music to Watch.

The Heat, one of SiriusXM’s most influential pop stations, is known for spotlighting emerging and established hitmakers shaping the sound of today’s mainstream music. Masha’s inclusion places her alongside artists breaking into national rotation and marks a significant step forward in her trajectory as a rising pop voice.

Blending emotional honesty with confident, radio-ready production, “The Worst” showcases Masha’s ability to balance vulnerability and empowerment a signature of her evolving sound. The track’s debut reflects growing industry attention and momentum following the release of her latest single “Aquarius,” which launched her 2026 era centered on confidence, clarity, and creative intention.

“This moment means everything,” says Masha Kova. “Hearing my music on The Heat is surreal. It’s validation that the work is connecting ... and that we’re just getting started.”

The SiriusXM feature arrives as Masha prepares for an even bigger year ahead, including an upcoming collaboration produced by and featuring Grammy Award–winning icon Teddy Riley, further solidifying her position as an artist bridging nostalgic influence with modern pop sensibility.

With national radio exposure, growing digital traction, and a clear artistic vision, Masha Kova continues to emerge as an artist to watch in 2026.

Listeners can catch “The Worst” on SiriusXM The Heat (Channel 46) during The Hottest Countdown airing:

• Saturday: 1 PM ET & 9 PM ET

• Sunday: 12 PM ET & 7 PM ET

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About Masha Kova

Masha Kova is a Miami-based pop and R&B artist known for her fun, nostalgic, and empowering sound. Blending early-2000s influence with modern pop production, her music centers on confidence, independence, and emotional honesty. Driven by discipline, intention, and a strong creative vision, Masha is entering 2026 with growing industry momentum, major collaborations underway, and a clear path forward as a new voice shaping contemporary pop.