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Tres Generaciones Tequila, a 50 year old brand introduced by the family that elevated tequila to a symbol of Mexican pride, and Billboard are partnering together for a year-long celebration of music’s transformative power to unveil the top songs that have energized, uplifted and excited six select cities, known as the ‘Get Up Anthems.’ These playlists are curated through a mix of editorial insight and data analytics, and honor the songs that define each city’s history and culture.
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In an exposed brick warehouse on Chicago’s Westside, hometown legends Twista, Vic Mensa, and Dreezy gathered with Billboard editor Kyle Denis to honor the Windy City’s rich musical heritage. Over Tres Generaciones Tequila’s Chicago Fire cocktail, Rocsi Diaz led a spirited debate on the top 10 Get Up Anthems. After a deep dive into 15 local hits, the group unanimously crowned “Overnight Celebrity” by Twista as the definitive Chicago anthem. Despite Twista’s presence on the cohort, the decision was based solely on the track’s undeniable influence on the city’s cultural landscape.
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“Overnight Celebrity,” a standout from Twista’s 2004 album Kamikaze, is more than a hit; it’s a sonic triumph, a cultural milestone in Chicago’s hip-hop legacy, and a commercial powerhouse. The track, produced by Kanye West, is a testament to the perfect synergy between Twista’s rapid-fire flow and Kanye’s innovative production, a blend that is both artistically innovative and culturally significant.
West’s production blends lush orchestration with hip-hop’s gritty edge. It utilizes a sped-up sample of Lenny Williams’ “Cause I Love You” to craft a dramatic, soul-infused backdrop that perfectly complements Twista’s breakneck delivery. The contrast between Twista’s relentless flow and the soulful strings creates a dynamic tension that propels the track forward. At the same time, the moderate tempo allows listeners to fully appreciate the intricacy and speed of his delivery.
Nationally, the track broke new ground, introducing the Midwest’s unique rap style to a broader audience. Twista’s rapid-fire technique and Kanye’s soulful production offered a refreshing alternative to the dominant East and West Coast sounds. The collaboration of these two future powerhouses symbolized Chicago’s ability to shape the national soundscape. With its themes of fame and aspiration, “Overnight Celebrity” captured the spirit of a city where gritty realism meets ambitious dreams while tapping into the mid-2000s zeitgeist when instant fame became a cultural obsession. Twista’s lyrics offered a sharp commentary on celebrity’s allure and fleeting nature, reflecting the broader shift toward the commercialization of personal identity.
Commercially, “Overnight Celebrity” was a triumph, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart. Its success, with over 312,000 copies sold in its first week, propelled Kamikaze to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. These achievements not only solidified Twista’s place in mainstream hip-hop but also bolstered Kanye West’s reputation as a top-tier producer, making the audience feel the track’s commercial triumph.
“Overnight Celebrity” remains a landmark in Twista’s career and Chicago hip-hop history. Its intricate production, powered by Kanye West’s genius and Twista’s unparalleled lyrical speed, created a track that was as artistically innovative as it was culturally significant. Locally, it became an anthem of Chicago’s hip-hop prowess and redefined the rap landscape nationally.
Watch the full Chicago discussion HERE and be sure to follow along on all content for the Get Up Anthems series HERE
Halsey is asking some big questions on her upcoming album The Great Impersonator, which the pop star announced Tuesday (Aug. 27) alongside an introspective, decades-spanning trailer previewing some of the new music. Dropping about two months after Halsey confirmed they’d been diagnosed with Lupus and a rare T-cell disorder, the trailer opens with the “Without […]
A week ago, the idea of Oasis performing any of its songs live was laughable. But now, fans are getting their first chance in 15 years to see Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher together on stage again, with the long-estranged brothers finally burying the hatchet and announcing a reunion tour Tuesday (Aug. 27). After some […]
Victoria Monét and Usher deliver slinky ’90s R&B vibes on her new single “S.O.S.,” which arrived Tuesday (Aug. 27). “SOS,” which stands for “Sex on Sight,” marks Monét and Usher’s first official collaboration. It arrives two months after she and Teyana Taylor paid homage to his and Beyoncé‘s 2004 “Bad Girl” performance at the 2024 BET […]
Lil Baby was arrested on the charge of carrying a concealed weapon in the early morning hours of Monday (Aug. 26), Las Vegas Metropolitan Police told Billboard. According to TMZ, the artist was processed at the Clark County Detention Center for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, which is a felony in Nevada, and […]
These four memoirs from artists across genres and generations are among the most anticipated music books to arrive this fall.
Over the Influence: A MemoirBy Joanna “JoJo” Levesque
After breaking through in the mid-2000s with rhythmic pop hits like “Leave (Get Out)” and “Too Little Too Late” — which hit the Billboard Hot 100 at Nos. 12 and 3, respectively — JoJo retreated from the spotlight. Years later, she detailed an extended lawsuit with her record label, along with her own personal challenges. Now, with her memoir due Sept. 17, she discloses what happened during those years, illuminating exactly what kept her away — and what brought her back.
Life in the Key of GBy Kenny G and Philip Lerman
Grammy-winning saxophonist Kenny G has long been a jazz icon — known just as much for his skillful playing as his tight curls — but he has never let fans into his life like this before. Out Sept. 24 and written with author Philip Lerman (co-producer of America’s Most Wanted and co-author of host John Walsh’s memoir), the artist born Kenneth Gorelick details how he went from a bullied, skinny kid in Seattle to a teenage backing musician for everyone from Barry White to Liberace.
From Here to the Great Unknown: A MemoirBy Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
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Two years ago, Presley asked her daughter Keough to help her finish an important, though daunting, task: her memoir. One month later, Presley died — and Keough was left with a mission to deliver her mother’s story, which is out Oct. 8. Keough gathered the tapes recorded for the book and listened in bed as Lisa Marie recounted her relationship with her famous parents: Elvis and Priscilla Presley.
Cher: The Memoir, Part OneBy Cher
As Grammy-winning, chart-topping icon Cher approaches 80, she will share the story of her extraordinary life in her own words — and two parts. In Part One, out Nov. 19, the artist born Cherilyn Sarkisian recounts her childhood and career beginnings up through her marriage to Sonny Bono, revealing more about the pair’s complicated relationship. There is no publishing date yet for Part Two, but as Part One’s bio teases, “It is a life too immense for only one book.”
This story appears in the Aug. 24, 2024, issue of Billboard.
After 15 years apart, Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher are no longer looking back in anger — and Oasis fans are feeling everything from euphoria to disbelief over the Britpop duo’s surprise reunion. Following the long-estranged brothers’ announcement Tuesday (Aug. 27) that they’d buried the hatchet, setting their sights on a 2025 tour featuring four […]
Luis Fonsi is back at No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay chart thanks to “Santa Marta,” his first collaboration with Carlos Vives, which climbs 3-1 to lead the Aug. 31-dated ranking. It’s the Puerto Rican’s 11th champ and Vives’ seventh.
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“It’s like an anniversary song,” Fonsi previously told Billboard of “Santa Marta,” which praises genuine love and empathy. The song — released May 17 as one of 12 songs on Fonsi’s 11th studio album, El Viaje, which earned the Puerto Rican his 15th entry on Latin Pop Albums in June — was written by Fonsi alongside Mauricio Rengifo and Andres Torres, also producers of the album.
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“Santa Marta” crowns Latin Pop Airplay after a 1% gain in audience impressions, to 3.3 million, earned in the U.S. in the tracking week of Aug. 9-15, according to Luminate.
As the song lands at the summit, Luis Fonsi manages his 11th No. 1 on Latin Pop Airplay and seventh through a collaboration. His first collaboration to hit No. 1 was “Despacito” with Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber, which ruled the tally for 18 weeks in 2017. All of his No. 1s since have been collaborations. His first four leaders were all solo No. 1s, unaccompanied by any other artist, including his first No. 1, the five-week champ “Nada Es Para Siempre” in 2005.
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Vives, however, parked in the No. 1 slot for the first time in 1995 when “La Tierra Del Olvido” ruled for two weeks. The song, a core vallenato track, then made it to the pop radio ranking before it switched from a station-based tally to a genre-based survey. Since then, Vives has crowned Latin Pop Airplay six more times, his last through “Mujeres,” a collab with fellow country singer Juanes, for one week on top in December 2023.
“Santa Marta” places Luis Fonsi back at the lead on Latin Pop Airplay after almost three years, as the Puerto Rican last occupied the No. 1 spot with “Bésame,” with Myke Towers, in November 2021. He managed, though, three top 10s in between: “Vacaciones” with Manuel Turizo (No. 6 high in 2022), “Buenos Aires” (No. 10, September 2023) and “Pasa La Página “Panamá” (No. 6 high in January) The latter two (along with “Santa Marta”) are all from El Viaje.
Elsewhere, despite its 1% lift in audience impressions, “Santa Marta” dips to No. 32 on the overall Latin Airplay chart, after its No. 31 high (Aug. 31-dated list) during its nine-week run so far.
Sometimes a dream becomes a wish that comes true. That is clearly the case for Post Malone, who shared a video on Monday (August 26) in which he is playfully snuggled up with his duet partner: country icon Dolly Parton. “Don’t have the heart to break yours @DollyParton,” the rapper-turned-country-cronner labeled the X post accompanying a nine-second clip of the dynamic duo sharing smiles during a photo shoot.
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With the sound of the camera shutter clicking in the background, Malone, 29, strikes a silly arms-wide-open pose at first, as Parton, 78, leans her head into his chest, a broad smile on her face. “You are amazing, I’m so… I can’t believe it, my heart’s beating so fast,” Malone tells his musical hero Parton, who shifts positions, taking Posty’s hands and positioning them so that he’s hugging her around the waist from behind as the photographer breaks out in a loud laugh.
Parton posted an Instagram video from the meet cute two weeks ago, writing, “@postmalone’s always said nice things about me and I’ve always appreciated it. He’s got such a big heart.” In the video Malone tells Parton, “whatever you need from me in the whole world,, I’m there,” as the two joke around, with Dolly yanking on Post’s baseball hat and complaining that he’s too tall as he crouches down to meet her eye. Legendarily polite, Malone repeatedly says “yes ma’am” as the two make small talk, with Dolly remembering that she saw a picture of a custom suit Malone wore in 2019 covered in images of the country superstar.
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In the lyric video for the song, Malone flips through a bunch of Parton memorabilia, including a vintage 1979 Dolly pinball machine.
The look of sheer joy on Malone’s face in the pics (see below) in that moment is palpable and he has good reason to be elated. His debut country LP, F-1 Trillion, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (dated August 31) with 250,00 equivalent album units earned in its opening week, according to Luminate; the album is also Posty’s first No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart.
In addition, all 18 songs from the standard edition charted on the Billboard Hot 100 – including all 15 collaborations – led by former six-week No. 1 smash with Morgan Wallen, “I Had Some Help” at No. 2.
Check out the sweet moment between Malone and Parton below.
Luke Bryan was among the dozens of country artists honoring the late Toby Keith during a Nashville taping at Bridgestone Arena in July as part of the two-hour NBC concert special Toby Keith: American Icon, which will air Wednesday (Aug. 28) from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT, and Billboard has an exclusive look at […]
