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Chris Brown And K-Pop Demon Hunters Rocket Up This Week’s Tracks Rankings

Another week, another set of risers on our rankings. While the release calendar seemingly hasn’t cooled off in weeks on the hip-hop side of things,…

Matthew Varga·
August 15, 2025·

A photo of Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti. "BACKR00MS," a single featuring Travis Scott, is the fourth single he's dropped in recent months, heating up rumors of an album on the horizon.

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After Three Months, Playboi Carti Keeps Traction on “Music”

The album 'Music' from Playboi Carti is finally here—spanning 30 tracks and 76 minutes. Fans are divided, but streaming numbers are soaring.

Jack Friedman·
August 14, 2025·

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Freddie Gibbs And The Alchemist Serve Up “Alfredo 2”

2020 remains a year to forget for so many reasons, but Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist made the most of that maligned year. As we…

Matthew Varga·
August 11, 2025·

Fifteen years into her career, and Australian singer-songwriter Lenka remains in tip-top form on her new album "Intraspectral."

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Interview: Lenka’s Sixth Album, “Intraspectral” Shines Bright

The earwormy “Ultraviolet” and “Champion” bill the project’s standout singles and encourage a carefree spirit.

Andres Fabris·
August 6, 2025·

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Justin Bieber And Drake Make Late Summer Chart Surge On This Week’s Track Rankings

Given our complaints within this format regarding the overall stagnation that the charts can recently fall victim to, we shouldn’t be complaining about new material…

Matthew Varga·
July 31, 2025·

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Travis Scott and ‘Jackboys 2’ Join Clipse And Renée Rapp On This Week’s Tracks Rankings

It’s not just us. For those who pay attention to the “inside baseball” aspect of the music industry, among the biggest chart stories of recent…

Matthew Varga·
July 24, 2025·

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Zuli Jr. Discusses “The Snake” EP And What Lies Beyond In Exclusive Conversation With Music Daily

In a Music Daily exclusive interview, Zuli Jr. opens up about his most vulnerable project yet and what future chapters might hold.

Matthew Varga·
July 21, 2025·

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Drake, PLUTO, And K-Pop Demon Hunters Headline This Week’s Tracks Rankings

Though Drake and Pluto have solid cases in their own right, we unexpectedly step into the film realm for this week’s biggest winner: Netflix’s animated…

Matthew Varga·
July 15, 2025·

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A photo of Chicago-born rapper Mick Jenkins.

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Feature Artist Profile: Chicago’s Own Rapper Mick Jenkins

As far as origin stories, there are few that feature shoulder brushing with as many notable names as Mick Jenkins'.

Matthew Varga·
July 9, 2025·

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Some Music History for Early July: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye, Rolling Stones

July 3: You Just Need One Sock This day in 1983 was the one when Red Hot Chili Peppers notoriously walked the stage of the…

Teresa Bigioli·
July 7, 2025·

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Movies and Animated Movies: Looking Back On Some Notable Soundtracks

The connection between music and images has always been indissoluble, especially within films. We cannot in fact imagine that a horror film is as scary…

Teresa Bigioli·
June 30, 2025·

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Cardi B Is “Outside” To Nab Prime Position On This Week’s Tracks Ranking

Many of our weekly check-ins this year decry the sometimes static nature of the charts, replete with hold-overs from earlier months or even years. From…

Matthew Varga·
June 26, 2025·

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A ReDiscovery: Ten Of The Best Albums Of 2016

(Some of) The Best Albums Of 2016 Can we time travel back to 2016 for a second? The decade 2010-2020 had really great music. From…

Kayla Ortiz·
June 18, 2025·

A BTS still of Sabrina Carpenter from her "Manchild" video. The singer is a star of the Music Daily Tracks rankings alongside Morgan Wallen.

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Morgan Wallen Is Utterly Dominant And Sabrina Carpenter Strikes Again On This Week’s Tracks Rankings

Any year in music takes a bit of time to develop its own unique texture, kicking off January after a (sometimes literal) deep freeze that…

Matthew Varga·
June 13, 2025·

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Music Discovery: After The Oscars, Interstellar Orchestra Has a Unique Take on Hans Zimmer From Italy

An event brought us to the discovery of one of the fastest-growing, most innovative and groundbreaking acts around. All the way from Italy, today we…

Teresa Bigioli·
June 9, 2025·

A still of Mariah the Scientist, a star of our Tracks report alongside Youngboy Never Broke Again.

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Mariah The Scientist’s Stays Hot On This Week’s Tracks Report

As we careen towards the midpoint of the year, the picture of what songs have defined 2025 to date is crystallizing. Perhaps you could’ve pegged…

Matthew Varga·
June 6, 2025·

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TWICE writing music history with “Formula Of Love: T+O=<3"

On November 22, Billboard announced that the TWICE’s new 14 track studio album had debuted at Number Three on their Top 200 chart. “Formula of…

Teresa Bigioli·
December 1, 2021·

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Poppy Joins the Metaverse With “PoppySphere” App

Art pop powerhouse Poppy is teaming up with HIFI Labs to craft her own 8-bit universe. The upcoming app PoppySphere will allow fans to feel connected…

Diana Barcelata·
November 30, 2021·

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Ed Sheeran’s Upcoming Christmas song with Elton John

More good news coming with Christmas vibes! After the early release of Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson’s holiday song Santa, Can’t You Hear Me, Ed Sheeran…

Teresa Bigioli·
November 29, 2021·

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Ariana Grande & Kelly Clarkson Unite On Christmas song

Kelly Clarkson and Ariana Grande’s fans received the best Christmas present, and early, too! The worldwide known famous singer, songwriter and actress Ariana Grande and…

Teresa Bigioli·
November 29, 2021·

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▶ Featured Artist: Alfie Templeman

This incredible artist is only 18 years old, but he’s demonstrated what he can do. His new album, Forever Isn’t Long Enough, includes a…

Diana Barcelata·
November 26, 2021·

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My Black Friday Pop Music List

Are you shopping around the town this Black Friday? Going from store to store to get every deal? Maybe just clicking away online at home? …

Cole Nix·
November 26, 2021·

Black Friday Holiday List: Dance/Hyper Pop. Artists Incl. Slayyyter, Tinashe, Azealia Banks, Spice Girls, GFOTY, and 100 gecs!

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Black Friday Holiday List: Dance and Hyper Pop

As we gear up for the holidays, it is important to get into the spirit. While, of course, jamming to your favorite genre or exploring…

Andres Fabris·
November 26, 2021·

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Camila Cabello, Summer Walker, Dan + Shay, and More Drop Exclusive Amazon Music Holiday Songs

Amazon Music has announced its holiday programming, with new exclusive Christmas music arriving from global artists. Among them, are beautiful covers of beloved songs such…

Diana Barcelata·
November 26, 2021·

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“Banzai (Lato arancio)” is the undiscovered personality of Frah Quintale

Romantic, eclectic, charismatic and talented. In two words? Frah Quintale. Originally from Brescia, Italy, the songwriter is now living probably the best moment of his…

Mattia Spitale·
June 26, 2021·

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Deb Never Fights Her Demons on “Disassociate”

Gloom-pop artist Deb Never released the latest track to appear in her upcoming project. “Disassociate” will be part of the Where Have All The Flowers…

Diana Barcelata·
June 25, 2021·

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Twenty One Pilots Announce Club & Arena Tour

Twenty One Pilots are heading back on the road this year for a new tour. The 2021-2022 Takeøver Tour will begin on September 21. Twenty…

Diana Barcelata·
June 25, 2021·

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▶ Featured Artist: Easy Life

Get ready for one of this summer’s best upcoming acts: The jazz-inspired alternative rock band EasyLife. With an album that dropped at the end of…

Collin Willis·
June 25, 2021·

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Topic & Bebe Rexha Collide on “Chain My Heart”

German DJ Topic and pop superstar Bebe Rexha teamed up for a new dance-pop track, “Chain My Heart.” What “Chain My Heart” is About The…

Diana Barcelata·
June 22, 2021·

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“Space Jam: A New Legacy Official Soundtrack” is Coming

Unveil First Single Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin “We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy),” Produced by Just Blaze “We Win” from Space Jam: A…

Kate Kaplan·
June 20, 2021·

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Doja Cat Going Out Of This World

Last Friday, one of the biggest female artists, Doja Cat, dropped music along with an announcement of something big coming. The Grammy-Nominated artist has been…

Collin Willis·
June 20, 2021·

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Olivia O’Brien Shares “Episodes: Season 1” EP

21-year-old Olivia O’Brien shared her latest solo project, the Episodes: Season 1 EP. It includes six songs and one feature. Episodes: Season 1 is Finally Here…

Diana Barcelata·
June 20, 2021·

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Tkay Maidza Announces Upcoming EP With “Cashmere”

Tkay Maidza is ready for the last EP of the Last Year Was Weird trilogy, coming out in July. She made the big announcement after…

Diana Barcelata·
June 19, 2021·

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The Marías Unveil New Single “Un Millón”

Two months after the release of the lead single off their forthcoming album CINEMA, The Marías are back with “Un Millón.” Singer Marias Remembers her…