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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."

Discovery ·

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·

Discovery ·

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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After releasing her self-reflective ballad, "Used To Be Young", Miley Cyrus hints at a series with the same name.

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Miley Cyrus’ “Used To Be Young” May Be A New Series Too

“I know I used to be crazy,” she sings. “I know I used to be fun. You say I used to be wild. I say I used to be young.”

Andres Fabris·
August 28, 2023·

Celebrity ·

Justin Bieber Leaves Scooter Braun’s Management

Justin Bieber is seeking new management after dismissing Scooter Braun’s management corporation. Along with Bieber, Demi Lovato is reportedly on the lookout for new management…

Brian Kennedy·
August 25, 2023·

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Travis Scott Breaks Records With “UTOPIA”

Travis Scott breaks all his records (and everyone else’s) with the release of UTOPIA. This is the rapper’s first album release since 2018’s ASTROWORLD. Arguably…

Brian Kennedy·
August 25, 2023·

Music ·

FIFTY FIFTY K-Pop Group Sues Record Label

K-pop group FIFTY FIFTY is suing their record label ATTRAKT. According to the band, the record label signed them to fill a roster spot and…

Brian Kennedy·
August 25, 2023·

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boygenius Playlist Reveals the record’s Inspirations

Laying the Foundation for the record boygenius is no stranger to the burn of heartache and loss. The trio’s music aches with the sting of…

Emilie Widarsson·
August 24, 2023·

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“The Office” Star Leslie David Baker to Refund Fan Donations Received for Uncle Stan Spinoff

The Office won’t have a spinoff, or at least it won’t be Uncle Stan. Leslie Baker, who played Stanley Hudson in the series, was forced…

Mattia Spitale·
August 23, 2023·

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Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande Among A-Listers Reportedly Splitting with Scooter Braun

One of the music industry’s most powerful managers, Scooter Braun, has found himself at the center of controversy this week. Reports have surfaced that a…

Matthew Varga·
August 23, 2023·

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Music History: Aug 21-28

History as you’ve never seen it: albums, artists’ births, rumours and more: discover with us what happened this week in the history of music. August…

Teresa Bigioli·
August 21, 2023·

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Chris Stapleton and More Set for Special Awards at ACM Honors

The 16th ACM Honors returns to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, August 23rd. This is the thirteenth ACM Honors, a celebratory live event that follows…

Brian Kennedy·
July 26, 2023·

Music ·

This Week In Music History: July 24- 30

July 24: Taylor Swift’s songwriting masterpiece: Folklore On this day three years ago, Taylor Swift released her eighth album, Folklore. The album arrived very unexpectedly, since the…

Teresa Bigioli·
July 25, 2023·

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On The Hollywood Walk of Fames Class of 2024

The celebrity class of 2024 of the Hollywood Walk of Fame was officially announced. All 31 stars were ratified by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s…

Olesya Mertz·
July 25, 2023·

Tony Bennett, the King of the American Songbook, died Friday in New York according to his longtime publicist. He passed away at the age of 96 from natural cause in his New York City hometown, Astoria,

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Legendary Pop Vocalist Tony Bennett Dies at 96

The "King of the American Songbook" and beloved 20th century crooner passed away at age 96.

Andres Fabris·
July 21, 2023·

Music ·

Imagine Dragons Release New Version of ‘Symphony’

On Friday, June 23rd, Imagine Dragons teamed up with the Los Angeles Inner City Youth Orchestra to release “Symphony.” The track is the group’s first…

Olesya Mertz·
July 21, 2023·

Following media outrage, CMT pulls Jason Aldean's controversial music video "Try That In A Small Town" from its network. The release via Broken Bow Records/BMG, was in rotation on CMT from Friday (July 14) through Sunday (July 16.)

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CMT Pulls Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” Video

"Try That In A Small Town" is the first promotional single from Jason Aldean's upcoming album.

Andres Fabris·
July 20, 2023·

Celebrity ·

Lizzo Announces Sasha Be Flooting Scholarship at Her Alma Mater, University of Houston

She’s 100% That Coog It’s no secret that Lizzo has a special place in her heart for the city of Houston. Specifically, she holds her…

Alyssa Osorio·
July 20, 2023·

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Music ·

This Week in Music History for July 17th: Movie hits, Censorship and an Interesting Documentary for Now

July 17: Endless Love, Endless Soundtrack It happens sometimes that the soundtrack of a movie goes down in history along the movie itself, and both find…

Teresa Bigioli·
July 19, 2023·

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Bad Bunny Has the Most Streamed Album in Spotify History with “Un Verano Sin Ti”

Most streamed album in Spotify history. And it couldn’t be otherwise. Bad Bunny has revolutionized the genre becoming an icon worldly recognized for his ability.…