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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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Måneskin To Open For The Rolling Stones in Las Vegas

Maneskin opening the Rolling Stones concert, given the worldwide success, was an exciting break for them. The new kings of rock opened the concert of…

Teresa Bigioli·
November 17, 2021·

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▶ Featured Artist: Abby Holliday

Abby Holiday’s career has only just begun, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this young singer. For those new to…

Diana Barcelata·
November 12, 2021·

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Anderson .Paak Launches New Label in Partnership With Universal Music Group

Four-time Grammy Award winner Anderson .Paak has launched a new record label, APESHIT INC., in collaboration with Universal Music Group. A New Home For Talented Artists…

Diana Barcelata·
November 12, 2021·

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Baby Tate gets “Pedi” in her new era

Introducing: Baby Tate Ask yourself, who is the pettiest person that you know? You may have formerly known her as Yung Baby Tate, but she…

Cole Nix·
November 11, 2021·

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Jessie J Could Release an Album Next Year

Jessie J is working hard on her upcoming album, and it could be arriving as soon as next year. Jessie J’s Last Album Came Out…

Diana Barcelata·
November 10, 2021·

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Blade Runner: Black Lotus Soundtrack Has Incredible Lineup

In advance on the imminent arrival of the new Japanese-American anime television series Blade Runner: Black Lotus, the soundtrack album of the series arrives. In…

Teresa Bigioli·
November 10, 2021·

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Cheat Codes, Lee Brice & Lindsay Ell Unite For “How Do You Love”

Electronic trio Cheat Codes joined forces with country musician Lee Brice and pop artist Lindsay Ell for a new single, “How Do You Love.” “How…

Diana Barcelata·
November 9, 2021·

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Tragedy Unfolds at Astroworld, Leaving Eight Dead

What Happened at Astroworld? A crowd surge during Travis Scott’s set at Astroworld on Friday night left at least eight dead and hundreds injured.…

Grace Powers·
November 8, 2021·

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Taylor Swift’s “evermore” Breaks Best Vinyl Sales Week Record

Last Friday, Taylor Swift released the vinyl edition of evermore, the second of her two indie-leaning 2020 albums. In only 3 days, she broke the…

Diana Barcelata·
June 5, 2021·

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Alvaro Soler’s “Si Te Vas” Shares a Painful Message

Alvaro Soler gave us a surprise single at the beginning of the year, “Magia”. Now, he returns with “Si Te Vas”. Both songs will be…

Diana Barcelata·
June 5, 2021·

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Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Sour’ Scores the Biggest Debut of the Year

Disney Plus’s superstar Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album Sour hit the record of Debut of the Year at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums. Olivia Rodrigo’s…

Diana Barcelata·
June 5, 2021·

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Archive Release To Announce New Concert by Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam, the iconic rock band famous for pioneering the ’90s Seattle-sound, has digitally released archival footage of 200 live shows. The band also has…

Brian Kennedy·
June 4, 2021·

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▶ Featured Artist: Genesis Owusu

Are you ready for a refreshing take on R&B, Rap, Soul, Rock, and everything in between? Well, listening to Genesis Owusu’s debut album Smiling With…

Collin Willis·
June 4, 2021·

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Sinead Harnett Is More Than Ready With Album Dropping Now

If you haven’t heard of the angelic voice that is Sinead Harnett, now is the time to get acquainted. The singer-songwriter isn’t new to the…

Collin Willis·
June 3, 2021·

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RALPH Creates A “Love Potion”

Disco-pop artist Raffaela Weyman, known professionally as RALPH, dropped her latest single “Love Potion.” RALPH’s Gradience EP is Coming in July! “Love Potion” will be part of…

Diana Barcelata·
June 2, 2021·

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Rebecca Black Announces Forthcoming Project With “Worth It for the Feeling”

Rebecca Black announced her forthcoming project, Rebecca Black Was Here, will be out in June with a new song “Worth It for the Feeling.” Rebecca…

Diana Barcelata·
June 1, 2021·

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Olivia Dean Sings Of Self-Love

Only four months after the release of her latest EP, What Am I Gonna Do On Sundays?, Olivia Dean is back with her new single “Be…

Diana Barcelata·
May 31, 2021·

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Eloïse Shares “Who’s She” Off Debut Album

Newcomer Eloise has dropped the latest piece off her forthcoming debut album Somewhere In-Between, “Who’s She.” Eloise Wonders “Who’s She” After Heartbreak “Who’s She” is…