EXO Take Over Hot Trending Songs Chart, Best Amazon Prime Day Deals & More | Billboard News
Written by djfrosty on July 11, 2023
With the drop of their new album ‘EXIST,’ EXO take over the first five spots on the Hot Trending Songs chart. Kevin Gates reacts to some of his most viral moments on social moments, explains why he decided to re-release his mixtape, and more. The Bellwether is opening its doors in LA today with a performance by Phantogram. We’re breaking down the best Amazon Prime Day deals. And more!
Tetris Kelly:
EXO and Cardi B battle it out on our Hot Trending Songs chart, Kevin Gates drops by to talk about being immortal and his viral moment. We take you inside the hottest new music venue in Los Angeles. Prime Day is here and we’ve got some deals you’re gonna want to see. And Priscilla Block gives us five things to know about her. It’s Tuesday, July 11th.
And here’s your top story: The fellas of EXO dropped new music and it’s taking over Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs chart powered by Twitter, with “Cream Soda” in the top spot. The group just released their new album ‘EXIST: The Seventh Album’ and holds down spots 2 through 4 on Hot Trending Songs including ‘Love Fool’ at No. 2, ‘No Makeup’ at No. 3 and “Private Party” at No. 4. The top non-EXO song on the chart goes to Fendi Da Rappa’s “Point Me 2” featuring Cardi B, which debuts at No. 5.
Tetris Kelly:
Next, let’s talk to Kevin Gates about his new music.
So recently, you re-released a mixtape that you put out 10 years ago. Talk to me about why you decided to put out the ‘Luca Brasi’ project.
Kevin Gates:
You want me to be honest?
Tetris Kelly:
Yeah.
Kevin Gates:
I’m immortal. For the people that don’t know what that means. Like, I mean, I’m immortal. Like I’m one of them types of people so when I put it out, it was before its time and it was received well, but once I put it out again, it was re-received because people like to discover Kevin Gates and I’m still discovering Kevin Gates.
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