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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·

Featured ·

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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Last Summer, Zach Bryan Sang With Our Friend, Elena Duffy

Last summer, country artist Zach Bryan brought our friend, Elena Duffy, on stage to perform a duet with him.

Brian Kennedy·
July 31, 2024·

Chappell Roan at 2024 Governor's Ball. Taken from @chappellroan Instagram.

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Chappell Roan Was On Fire At The Governor’s Ball Performance

All while making a speech for liberty, justice and freedom for all, Roan performed in a Statue of Liberty costume.

Olesya Mertz·
June 12, 2024·

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Taylor Swift Dominates the Charts with “Tortured Poets Department” Tracks

This week, our top trending track is none other than Taylor and Post Malone's "Fortnight."

Alyssa Osorio·
May 10, 2024·

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Normani To Return With New Music: ‘1:59’ Will Set the Stage for Solo Success

It’s official: Normani will be back with new music. The New Orleans/Texas-raised talent recently announced the details of her forthcoming release. The new single, “1:59,”…

Mattia Spitale·
April 3, 2024·

Celebrity ·

Kanye’s Daughter North West Announces Debut Album “Elementary School Dropout”

When your last name is West, talent is a family affair. Just ask North West. Only weeks after becoming one of the youngest artists to…

Mattia Spitale·
March 21, 2024·

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SZA Teases Deluxe Version of “SOS” with Sensational Snippet

With a video posted on her IG profile and a caption that said, “Never fight over community D,” SZA has spoilered a snippet of a…

Mattia Spitale·
March 20, 2024·

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Shine in “Wicked” Trailer

Image Source: Comic Book Movie

Olesya Mertz·
March 11, 2024·

Music ·

More SXSW Updates: Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach & Pat Carney Are Keynote Speakers

Joining the ranks of Austin’s annual SXSW keynote speakers are none other than Dan Auerbach and Pat Carney! Here’s an update on all things SXSW…

Alyssa Osorio·
March 7, 2024·

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Kendrick Lamar To Headline Super Bowl LIX

On the first NFL Sunday of the 2023-24 season, the league bucked tradition by announcing the choice for the Super Bowl halftime show well ahead…

Matthew Varga·
September 9, 2024·

The cover for Benny the Butcher's EP, 'Buffalo Butch Vol.1,' containing "Buffalo Freestyle" with Drake.

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The Curious Case Of Benny the Butcher & Drake’s ‘Buffalo Freestyle’

After years of anticipation, the Benny the Butcher x Drake collab "Buffalo Freestyle" was ripped from streaming services.

Matthew Varga·
August 29, 2024·

Featured ·

Artists Who Started In TV Shows

From Olivia Rodrigo to the Jonas Brothers, here are some artists who got their big start in television shows.

Teresa Bigioli·
August 28, 2024·

Artists who have sent Donald Trump "Cease and Desist" Letters

Activism ·

Updated: More Artists Have Sent “Cease And Desist” Letters To Donald Trump

More artists have spoken out against Donald Trump using their music at his rallies.

Olesya Mertz·
August 16, 2024·

Featured ·

Last Summer, Zach Bryan Sang With Our Friend, Elena Duffy

Last summer, country artist Zach Bryan brought our friend, Elena Duffy, on stage to perform a duet with him.

Brian Kennedy·
July 31, 2024·

Featured ·

Chappell Roan Was On Fire At The Governor’s Ball Performance

All while making a speech for liberty, justice and freedom for all, Roan performed in a Statue of Liberty costume.

Olesya Mertz·
June 12, 2024·

Featured ·

Taylor Swift Dominates the Charts with “Tortured Poets Department” Tracks

This week, our top trending track is none other than Taylor and Post Malone's "Fortnight."

Alyssa Osorio·
May 10, 2024·

Featured ·

Normani To Return With New Music: ‘1:59’ Will Set the Stage for Solo Success

It’s official: Normani will be back with new music. The New Orleans/Texas-raised talent recently announced the details of her forthcoming release. The new single, “1:59,”…