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03 Sep 2024

EX-YEEZY Designer Steven Smith Claims Kayne West “Has Lost His Mind” & Is Surrounded By “C-Grade Toxic Losers”

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If Kanye West hopes to continue dropping hot footwear, he will be doing so without his longtime collaborator and YZY designer Steven Smith.

Steven Smith is letting the chopper spray on his former boss, Kanye West after the embattled multihyphenate fired him. Speaking with Fast Company, Smith says, “He’s lost his mind. The whole of Yeezy is circling the drain, and this is just part of it. He has surrounded himself with toxic, C-grade losers.”

Ouch.

Smith’s comments are damming because he was described by the website as a “sensitive defender of Ye and, in particular, the treatment of his mental health.”

Now, not so much.

West gave Smith the boot in August and showed how petty he was by blocking Smith on Instagram. Smith has worked with the problematic rapper since 2016 and was one of the instrumental figures in the company’s success following the deal with adidas, which has since been terminated. 

Despite losing his gig with YZY, Smith remains optimistic about his future, saying on the website, “I’m in a very happy place with it all. I will certainly be a priceless asset to whoever I work with next. It’s all his loss and the result of his foolishness.”

Smith did reveal the reasoning for his termination, but, according to Fast Company, “reached a breaking point” afterword on the street said the “saved” rapper wanted to launch his own porn company but scrapped the idea.

Bruh.

Other Wild Allegations

Smith is just the latest former high-profile employee to drop some serious but wild allegations against the “Monster” crafter.

West’s former chief of staff and far-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos claimed in an affidavit that the Chicago rapper is addicted to nitrous oxide thanks to celebrity dentist Thomas Connelly, who got Ye hooked on the poisonous gas.

According to Yiannopoulos, West spends up to $50,000 per month on nitrous oxide and underwent scans proving that he has suffered permanent brain damage from his abuse of the poisonous gas.

Connelly has denied the allegations, but in a video he sent to troubled boxer Robert Garcia, he can be seen using an oxygen mask, so he’s making it hard to beat the allegations.

03 Sep 2024

50 Cent Reflects on ‘Wild’ First Meeting With Eminem in a Bulletproof Vest

Before the days of “Patiently Waiting” and “Crack a Bottle,” there was an initial meeting between 50 Cent and Eminem that laid the foundation for one of the most fruitful partnerships in all of hip-hop.

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50 sat down with the hosts of Million Dollaz Worth of Game over the weekend and took a trip down memory lane to recall his first encounter with Eminem, which he described as “wild.” The Queens legend even wore his signature bulletproof vest, as he wasn’t going to be taking any chances on the West Coast.

“It was wild,” he said. “Remember that show they had, Punk’d on MTV? I thought they had cameras and they was gonna come out and say, ‘You’ve been Punk’d.’ I was in California. He flew me to L.A. I came out, I was so bugged out from the experience that I came through the airport with the [bulletproof] vest and sh– on. I’m lucky I took the shock plate out the front of the joint because when I came through it [didn’t go off].”

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50 continued: “I get there, he’s like, ‘Yo!’ Hugs me, feel the vest and sh– and was like [shocked expression]. [I said,] ‘Yo, this is going to be the biggest sh– ever, right?’ He’s like, ‘Yo, so excited.’ It made me question whether what was happening was happening was right. It felt so good that it couldn’t be right. I’m like, ‘Yo, nah.’ When I left that meeting, I didn’t want him to feel like he bought a problem so I wouldn’t say anything about Ja Rule and them.”

The G-Unit honcho couldn’t process how excited Em was to meet him and potentially collaborate while he was already dominating the industry and coming off the fresh release of his iconic The Marshall Mathers LP.

“When I met him, the first night I met him, he had an event. The Marshall Mathers LP just came out,” 50 went on to provide more context to the initial meet-up. “The first week he sold 1.7 million records. And he was so excited about me that I’m looking like, ‘[Are] you serious?’”

50 would end up signing a joint venture deal in June 2002 to Eminem’s Shady Records and Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment. “Wanksta” served as the first single out of the partnership in November 2002, which landed on the 8 Mile soundtrack and peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“In Da Club” arrived in January 2003 and set the stage for 50 Cent to make the quantum leap to superstardom with his Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ album in February 2003. The glass-shattering debut LP launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 872,000 album units sold in the first week.

Watch the interview below. Talk of 50 meeting Em starts around the 51-minute mark.



03 Sep 2024

Travis Kelce Says Taylor Swift Suggests Football Plays for Him: ‘She’s a Little Biased’

Taylor Swift is slowly becoming a football mastermind.

Travis Kelce recently sat down for an interview on The Rich Eisen Show, where the Kansas City Chiefs tight end revealed that his pop superstar girlfriend has learned so much about football, that she started making play suggestions. “She had just been so open to learning the game. She didn’t know much about the rules and everything,” he explained. “I think what makes her so good in her profession is that she’s so detailed in every aspect of it, from the words to her music and even the releases and the music videos and everything. She’s just so detailed and apart of it, that I think she was just curious about the profession. I know none of the plays have gotten to Coach [Andy] Reid yet. If they ever do, I’ll let everyone know it was her creation.”

He added with a laugh, “She’s a little biased and just creates plays for me.”

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The athlete made his Eras Tour stage debut at the start of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” in London. Kelce carried an exhausted Swift to the couch on set in the over-the-top final act of her Tortured Poets extravaganza. “Taylor knew that when the lights are on, I’m just going to have some fun. She put me in a position to which I didn’t have to do much to be a success,” Kelce told Eisen. “I was just there not to screw anything up. I just didn’t want to drop there when I was on the stage. That would have been the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever done.”

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He continued, “I’m always down to have some fun onstage with Tay Tay.”

Beyond the start of the football season, Kelce has a string of entertainment gigs coming up this fall. Prime Video confirmed earlier this year that Kelce is slated to host its upcoming game show Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, a spin-off of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? The series will feature contestants using celebrities to help with 11 elementary-school-level questions as they compete to win $100,000.

He’s also set to appear in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming drama series, Grotesquerie, which hits FX and Hulu starting on September 25.

03 Sep 2024

Halsey Sends Fans on 5-City Scavenger Hunt to Reveal ‘The Great Impersonator’ Album Covers

Halsey just revealed a new trick up her sleeve, but it’s the pop star’s fans who will be doing the magic this time.

Ahead of their upcoming album The Great Impersonator, Halsey announced plans to send fans on a scavenger hunt through five cities across the world in a cryptic video posted Tuesday (Sept. 3). “My next trick is not mine at all,” she says in a voice-over in the clip. “It’s yours.”

Kicking off Wednesday (Sept. 4), the hunt will challenge listeners to track down time capsules — each filled with items representing a different decade — in London, New York, Toronto, Los Angeles and Sydney based on clues posted by Halsey on social media. In the process, fans will uncover The Great Impersonator‘s album cover as well as four variants of the project’s artwork.

“You must work together, as the next city’s clues will not be revealed until the previous city is found,” the About-Face Beauty founder adds in the video. “Don’t blink … or you’ll miss it.”

Halsey’s website also now features a countdown to the beginning of the scavenger hunt, as well as five tiles for each of the cities included in the game. So far, the Great Impersonator rollout has found the “Closer” singer embracing magician aesthetics while dabbling in different decades in her singles; for instance, July’s “Lucky,” which sampled Britney Spears’ hit of the same name, found Halsey channeling the early 2000s.

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“What if I debuted in the early 2000s? The ’90s? The ’80s? The ’70s?” the three-time Grammy nominee asks in a trailer for the album posted Aug. 27. “Am I still Halsey every time? In every timeline, do I still get sick? Do I become a mom?”

Halsey has also dropped singles “The End” — with which the star announced their Lupus and rare T-cell disorder diagnoses to the world for the first time — and “Lonely Is the Muse” ahead of The Great Impersonator. Next up, she’ll release “Ego” on Friday (Sept. 6), as announced on Instagram last week.

See Halsey’s scavenger hunt teaser below.

03 Sep 2024

Tito Double P Makes Billboard Album Charts Debut With ‘Incómodo’: ‘Wow, I’m So Honored’

A little over a year after Tito Double P made his maiden Billboard chart appearance as an artist, the corridos singer-songwriter bursts onto the album charts with Incómodo, his debut LP, bowing at No. 2 on the Top Latin Albums and Regional Mexican Albums charts. Plus, he secures a first entry on the all-genre Billboard 200, at No. 20 (all charts dated Sept. 7).

“Wow, I’m so honored to be debuting so high with my first album,” Tito Double P tells Billboard. “I didn’t expect this but I’m so grateful that the fans are embracing my project like this.”

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Incómodo, released on Peso Pluma’s Double P Records, checks in on all three charts with 26,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the tracking week of Aug. 23-29, according to Luminate.

“Peso really pushed Tito to take the leap from composer to artist,” George Prajin, Manager and co-founder Double P Records, tells Billboard. “He got him out of his comfort zone and Tito killed it. The whole album is a beautiful work of art, and we are really proud of him.”

Streaming activity contributes most of the 21-track set’s first-week totals. That figure equals to 36.1 million official on-demand audio and video streams for its tracks. It registers the second-best weekly streaming count among regional Mexican albums for the tracking week, just behind Peso Pluma’s Éxodo, with 42.6 million. (A negligible amount of activity for Incómodo stemmed from traditional sales and track-equivalent sales).

On Top Latin Albums, one unit equals one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams for a song on the album.

Second-Highest Debut Week for a Regional Mexican Album in 2024: As Incómodo debuts with 26,000 units, it registers the second-largest opening week in terms of units for a regional Mexican album on Top Latin Albums in 2024, trailing only Iván Cornejo’s Mirada which debuted at the summit with 34,000 units on chart dated Aug. 3. Fair to add that while Peso Pluma’s Éxodo logged 3,000 units in its first week (opened at No. 41 on Top Latin Albums in June with only one day of activity) the set generated 64,000 units in its second week.

Artist & Songwriter charts performance: Despite clocking a first entry -and top 10- on any Billboard albums chart, Tito Double P, born Roberto Laija, is no stranger to the charts. To date, April’s Billboard/Latin Artist on the Rise has scored nine career entries on Hot Latin Songs (dating back to his first visit in June 2023) including two top 10s, both team-ups with cousin Peso Pluma. Of those, one nearly missed the No. 1 slot: “La People II,” with Joel De La P as the song’s second collaborator, debuted and peaked at No. 2 in April.

Rewind to 2022, to when Tito Double P logged his first entry on any Billboard chart as songwriter for Peso Pluma. The global star’s wingman had proven himself a capable songwriter, penning songs like Peso’s breakthrough cut “El Belicón,” with Raúl Vega, that took him to his Billboard charts debut on Hot Latin Songs.

In sum, Tito Double P has managed 18 Hot Latin Songs visits as a songwriter, including the No. 4-peaking “PRC” by Peso Pluma and Natanael Cano (April 2023).

Hot Latin Songs Impact: As Incómodo sees its first chart impact, six tracks from the album light up the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart. In addition to the new arrivals, one previously released song has appeared on the tally, the album’s first single, “Linda,” with Netón Vega. The song pushes 25-18, for a total of seven simultaneous songs on the streaming-, airplay-, digital sales-blended chart.

“El Lokeron is one of my favorites!” Tito Double P adds. “It’s also one of the songs on the album with just me and it talks about all the crazy things we experience in life.”

Here’s a full recap of the album’s placement on Hot Latin Songs:

No. 11, “Dos Días,” with Peso Pluma (debut)
No.18, “Linda,” with Netón Vega (climbs from No. 25)
No. 34, “El Lokeron” (debut)
No. 39, “Primo,” with Natanael Cano (debut)
No. 42, “Ay Mamá,” with Grupo Frontera (debut)
No. 43, “5-7,” with Junior H (debut)
No. 46, “Chino,” with Netón Vega (debut)

All charts (dated Sept. 7, 2024) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Sept. 4 (a day later than usual due to the Labor Day holiday Sept. 2). For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.

03 Sep 2024

Roland S. Martin Offers Young Political Pundit Knowa De Baraso A Show On His Network

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Knowa De Baraso found himself going viral after a star showing at this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, and it sparked a job offer right on the spot. Roland S. Martin, impressed with the young yet impressive political pundit, offered Knowa De Baraso a show on his network.

Knowa De Baraso, 12, emerged as a bright star amongst the big names at the Democratic National Convention, gamely taking on Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, and challenging the businessman about his support of election fraud in the last election despite it being unfounded. The video of the exchange went viral, and landed the home-schooled commentator on the national stage.

Variety reports that after meeting with Roland S. Martin, the veteran broadcaster was so impressed with De Baraso that he offered him an opportunity to host a show on Martin’s Black Star Network.

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“It’s not just his knowledge of the issues. It’s his energy,” Martin told Variety. In De Baraso, he sees a kindred spirit. Martin set his sights on a career in media and journalism as a 13-year-old when he first stepped into a communications-focused magnet program at Houston’s Jack Yates High School in the 1980s.

“It’s all about the desire and the urgency of the individual,” Martin said. “This kid’s got it. You have to nurture that and develop that. Those of us in African American media have to leverage our platform to create opportunities for the next generation.”

Another moment showcasing De Baraso’s political brilliance was an interview with Mark Austin of Sky News. De Baraso schooled his older counterpart on how people of his generation are accessing news regarding politics and how Vice President Kamala Harris is reaching the youth where it counts. That video can be viewed below.

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03 Sep 2024

Nicolás Maduro Moves Christmas Up to Oct. 1 in Venezuela

While Nicolás Maduro moved Christmas up in Venezuela to Oct. 1, a gaita — the quintessential music genre for the holidays in the South American country — makes use of a speech by opposition leader María Corina Machado to speak out against the government amid the deep crisis since the July 28 presidential election.

Its title is “Échenle Bolas” (slang for “undertake with determination” or “go ahead”), written by Venezuelan singer, songwriter and producer Nano Silva and released last week on social media. “Go ahead, show the minutes, that’s what the whole world is asking for/ We showed them first, and they do have the exact count/ Go ahead, show the minutes, so that the true shines,” says part of the song performed by Silva’s band, Gaiteando con Nando, in reference to the questioned results of the election.

It was shared on Instagram by Venezuelan personalities such as comedian George Harris, where it had more than 28,000 likes at the time of this publication.

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According to election results published by the opposition, which have been recognized by countries including the United States, González won the election with about 70% of the vote. Maduro was proclaimed the winner by the National Electoral Council amid complaints of fraud and has not presented the minutes to support his victory.

After weeks of demonstrations that left dozens dead and more than 2,000 people arrested, Maduro declared Monday (Sep. 2) in a televised event: “September is coming and it already smells like Christmas. And that is why this year, in homage to you, in gratitude to you, I am going to decree the early Christmas for October 1. Christmas begins on October 1 for everyone. Christmas has arrived with peace, happiness and security.”

Maduro’s statement came only hours after a Venezuelan judge issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Edmundo González for “various crimes including conspiracy, falsifying documents and usurpation of powers,” The Associated Press reported.

It is not the first time that the Chavismo leader has changed the end-of-year festivities schedule in Venezuela. In 2020, Maduro decreed the start of Christmas for Oct. 15, in 2021 for Oct. 4, and last year for Nov. 1.

Listen to Nano Silva’s gaita “Échenle Bolas” below:

03 Sep 2024

VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei Announces First Tour

Virtual YouTuber Hoshimachi Suisei recently announced her first concert tour, set to kick off in November.

The hololive VTuber with over 2.4 million subscribers on her YouTube channel teased that an “Important Announcement” would be shared on her show streamed on Saturday (Aug. 31). The latter half of the program was also shown on the Shinjuku Alta Vision, where the “BIBBIDIBA” artist told fans she would be embarking on a domestic tour at the end of the year.

Hoshimachi Suisei Live Tour 2024 “Spectra of Nova” will kick off on Nov. 14 at the Saitama Super Arena, then travel to Osaka’s Ookini Arena Maishima on Dec. 10 and on to Fukuoka Sunpalace on Dec. 28. Tickets for each venue are now on sale, and tickets for the livestream of the concerts on SPWN and ZAIKO are also available.

The Specter star also announced a new project called Hoshimachi Suisei New Music Video Project “Hoshimachi Graffiti,” inviting fans to send in Hoshimachi Suisei fan art through X (formerly Twitter) to be incorporated into her future music videos.

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03 Sep 2024

8 Long-Sleeved Shirts Under $20: Shop Affordable Styles for Fall from Amazon, Walmart & More

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Fall is almost here! If you’re looking to refresh your wardrobe for the new season, you can start by updating your long-sleeved tops.

As temperatures drop, you’ll want cozy and versatile pieces for layering. Whether you prefer turtlenecks, oversized shirts, or chic blouses, these top picks are key to staying warm and stylish. To make your search easier for you, we’ve put together a list of the best long-sleeved shirts under $20 to add to your collection.

From billowy sleeves to a wide range of designs, these tops are great not only for the fall season but also for your everyday casual outfits. These tops feature relaxed fits and stylish details, making them ideal for layering with your favorite jackets, jeans and skirts of your choice. Plus, with so many colors and patterns to choose from, you can easily mix and match to create chic looks for any occasion.

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You can kickoff your shopping with the Fantaslook long-sleeved top — originally priced at $69.99, it’s now available for just $13.59 — a definite steal for a fall-inspired piece.

Keep scrolling to shop one or more of these long-sleeved tops all at budget-friendly prices. Some of the brands include Universal Thread, Fantaslook, Risvigor, Ofeefan, Automet, and more.

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Fantaslook Women’s Fall Long Sleeved Shirts

$13.59

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If you are looking to achieve a casual and comfortable fit, consider getting this bestseller long-sleeved top. It comes in eleven different colors from green to purple. Hurry, add this one to your cart, it’s currently 81% off!

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Universal Thread Women’s Balloon Long Sleeve Everyday Blouse

$11

$20

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For those looking for a versatile top, make sure to add this Universal Thread Balloon Long Sleeve Everyday Blouse to your cart. You can dress it up for a polished look or keep it casual. You can get it in olive green or coral red.

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Risvigor Blouse Long Sleeve Shirt

$16.99

$35

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If you’re after a relaxed-fit, this tunic top is a great choice. The brand describes it as lightweight, stretchy, and breathable. With its loose fit. you’ll stay cozy while also looking presentable. You can get it in four different colors: bluish grey, grey, khaki and red.

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Universal Thread Long Sleeve Featherweight Turtleneck

You can never go out of style with a classic turtleneck. This is an easy and chic way to embrace the fall season. It’s available in heather taupe and black.

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Ofeefan Women’s Casual Top

Enjoy your pumpkin spice latte on your way to work in this chic pull-on long-sleeved top. With its flattering, easygoing fit, you’ll instantly feel stylish and put-together for whatever the day brings—whether it’s a meeting or a casual outing.

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Automet Long Sleeve Shirts V-Neck Lace Top

Add some variety to your long-sleeved collection with this v-neck top featuring elegant lace sleeves. One Amazon customer said, “The lace sleeves do not itch.” Other Amazon customers described it as “comfortable” and “beautiful.”

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Shibever Women’s Long Sleeve Top

$13.99

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This long-sleeved top combines a classic crewneck with eye-catching patchwork patterns, and a loose hem for a laid-back look. You can get it in a variety of different colors from khaki to army green.

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Xieerduo Long Sleeve Shirt

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If you’re a fan of a round neck, consider adding this Xieerduo long-sleeved top. According to the brand, its invisible stripes give you a flattering look. Its “wave-like” stripes make it different from all your other long-sleeved tops, adding texture and a flattering fit for all body types.

From warm, autumn-inspired colors to playful patterns and varied textures, you’ll have everything you need to create stylish outfits this season. With deep burgundy tops to green and beige colors, you’ll also capture the essence of this fall season while adding to your own personal style.

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03 Sep 2024

Country Publishers Quarterly: Warner Chappell Wins Big With Bailey Zimmerman

For the second quarter of 2024, Warner Chappell Music (WCM) continued to hold the top spot on Billboard‘s Country Airplay publisher rankings, marking its third consecutive quarter at No. 1.

With a 33.53% market share — up half a percentage point from Q1 — WCM’s Nashville team won big with hits including “Where It Ends” by Bailey Zimmerman, who along with the song’s producer, Austin Shawn, has been signed to WCM since 2023. Apart from Sony Music Publishing’s five-consecutive-quarter stint at No. 1 from Q3 of 2022 to Q3 of 2023, Warner Chappell has consistently held the quarterly top country music publisher title in Nashville, dating back to the first quarter of 2017.

Sony landed in second place with an 18.94% market share and 49 songs on the Q2 Country Airplay chart, including hits “Outskirts” by Sam Hunt (No. 3), “Take Her Home” by Kenny Chesney (No. 5), and “World on Fire” and “Bulletproof” by Nate Smith (Nos. 11 and 12). Of the 49 songs Sony had on the chart, 15 were co-written by Ashley Gorley, earning him the distinction of being the quarter’s top Country Airplay songwriter.

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Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) moved up one spot in the rankings to third place with a 7.69% market share and 23 songs on the quarter’s Country Airplay chart. “Outskirts” by Sam Hunt, “Tucson Too Late” by Jordan Davis (No. 6), “I Had Some Help” by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen (No. 15), and “Cowgirls” by Wallen (No. 16) were among UMPG’s top songs for the quarter.

Kobalt rose to No. 4 with a 6.88% market share, up from fifth place and 5.78% last quarter. It also controls a slice of the sixth-ranked track, Davis’ “Tucson Too Late, along with 22 other songs on the quarter’s chart.

BMG fell from third place in Q1 to fifth with a 4.95% market share. The Berlin-based music company’s biggest song this quarter was “Halfway to Hell” by Nashville superstar Jelly Roll, which ranked fourth on Country Airplay in Q2. BMG had eleven songs on the chart.

Big Machine Music finished sixth with a 4.19% market share thanks to its slice of Tyler Hubbard‘s “Back Then Right Now” and eleven other songs. At No. 7, Hipgnosis made its debut on the country publisher rankings with a 3.48% market share and four songs, including a share of “Where It Ends” by Zimmerman.

At No. 8, St. Music also debuts on the Country Airplay publisher rankings with two songs, including “We Ride” by Bryan Martin. Concord came in ninth with 2.31% of the market thanks in part to “One Bad Habit” by Tim McGraw.

Anthem rounds out the top 10 with hits including “Cab in a Solo” by Scotty McCreery. The publisher held the same ranking in Q1 but improved its market share significantly, up from 1.87% to 2.18% quarter to quarter.