Very well designed chart. I'm incredibly impressed. Mariah really got me with her new album if you know what I'm saying. Didn't really give her the time of day before. Perfect album chart, I love Confessions.
You also reminded me to download Usher's new single. I've been slacking.
The #1 is not bad. I find it tolerable than the other song. Like that this Lonely No More sample song is so high. I like it. Rude is one of my fav songs of the summer. I like Maps, but I'm waiting for the next single already. Am I Wrong is another song that is one of my faves of the summer. Can't believe its been a whole since I heard Classic and now, it's making noise in this chart and the mainstream radio. I still need to hear Mariah's new songs so I gave my thoughts on her next time. Good chart.
"Problem" (feat. Iggy Azalea)
Ariana Grande
1 __ N/A __6
Chart Beat (Chart Summary)
- For a first time; the Top 10 expands to a Top 20. With this happening, tracking changes from weekly plays to monthly plays. I made the decision because I wanted to expand, this formula provides more longevity I've wanted, and I think it works much better.
- Usher skyrocketed #5 to #1 in last week's unpublished chart; but in this week's issue Ariana regains @ the throne with 'Break Free' being her first single to spend multiple weeks atop since 'Last Christmas' did 5 weeks.
- With the revamp; the rule of 3 songs maximum per artist still applies. Mariah continues her dominance with 3 songs; Trey Songz sports 3 songs due to his album 'Trigga' getting much play at the beginning of July.
Hyped Debuts (New Debuts)
- The new tracking making songs harder to debut, sports 1 debut this week with "Fight Night" @ #17. It's Migos first entry.
Break Free, She Came To Give It To You, Boom Clap, Me & My Broken Heart, 2 On, I Will Never Let You Down, 0 To 100 / The Catch Up, Classic and Problem, for the songs.
Born This Way and The Fame Monster for Gaga's albums.