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Ariana Grande is encouraging her fans to vote, paired with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The “We Can’t Be Friends” superstar teamed up with nonprofit HeadCount to launch an exclusive fan sweepstakes via the organization’s Good to Vote initiative in order to increase voter registration among young people. Participants can see if they’re “good to vote” by […]
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including Mike Bahía, Javiera Mena, Kapo, and more. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a first collaborative effort, Kenia OS teamed up […]
Following a synch in the latest season of Netflix’s Cobra Kai, Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” claims the top spot of Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart, powered by Tunefind, for July 2024.
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Rankings for the Top TV Songs chart are based on song and show data provided by Tunefind and ranked using a formula blending that data with sales and streaming information tracked by Luminate during the corresponding period of July 2024.
“Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” Lauper’s breakthrough hit (it peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1984), was heard in the third episode of the Netflix series’ sixth season, which aired its first five episodes all together on July 18, with the next five to come in November.
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“Girls Just Want to Have Fun” racked up 13.7 million official on-demand U.S. streams and 2,000 downloads in July 2024, according to Luminate.
The song is the sole entry from Cobra Kai on the July 2024 tally; it’s followed by a slew of titles from Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys and Peacock’s U.S. version of Love Island, which take up the remainder of the 10-position list.
Music from the fourth season of The Boys — particularly episodes six, seven and eight, which aired between July 4 and 18 — take up Nos. 2-7 and 10, paced by Christopher Cross‘ “Sailing” at No. 2.
“Sailing,” a No. 1 hit for Cross on the Hot 100 in August 1980, scored a synch in the sixth episode of the series, as did the No. 3 song, Gerry Rafferty’s “Baker Street” (No. 2 on the Hot 100 in June 1978).
“Sailing” earned 6.5 million streams and 2,000 downloads in July 2024, while “Baker Street” contributed 3.1 million streams and 1,000 downloads.
As for Love Island, whose sixth season premiered in June and ran through July, the top-performing track was Chance Pena’s “The Mountain Is You” at No. 8 following its appearance in episode 22 (July 5) via 1.4 million streams.
See the full top 10 below.
Rank, Song, Artist, Show (Network)1. “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” Cyndi Lauper, Cobra Kai (Netflix)2. “Sailing,” Christopher Cross, The Boys (Amazon Prime Video)3. “Baker Street,” Gerry Rafferty, The Boys (Amazon Prime Video)4. “Heart-Shaped Box,” Nirvana, The Boys (Amazon Prime Video)5. “Rosanna,” Toto, The Boys (Amazon Prime Video)6. “Steal My Sunshine,” Len, The Boys (Amazon Prime Video)7. “Butterfly,” Crazy Town, The Boys (Amazon Prime Video)8. “The Mountain Is You,” Chance Pena, Love Island (Peacock)9. “Sex and Candy,” Unions, Love Island (Peacock)10. “You Can Do Magic,” America, The Boys (Amazon Prime Video)
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Laila!, the talented viral sensation out of Brooklyn (and Yasiin Bey‘s daughter), just dropped the official video for her single “Not My Problem.” And not only is this coming off the heels of the Cash Cobain posse cut remix that features 14 (count ’em) rappers, she’s also announcing the release date of her debut album […]
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Mike Bahía & DFZM, “Cali Buenaventura” (Warner Music México)
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As an homage to his roots, singer-songwriter Mike Bahía unveils “Cali Buenaventura,” a rich fusion of salsa with a unique flavor that only a real Caleño can hone. The lyrics are a testament to Bahía’s ingenious approach to music and his reconnection to his roots. “But it is so beautiful, the branch of heaven/ That the devil made her come down to dance with her/ But it’s so beautiful that you can’t forget it/ Yes, many know how to dance, but not like her,” he sings. The track features the vibrant DFZM, a 19-year-old rapper from Buenaventura. “Cali Buenaventura” is part of Bahía’s recently-released documentary Calidosa City, a profound exploration of city’s origins and soul. The track is also part of his upcoming EP, which will include four tracks filled with the sweet flavor of Colombian salsa, the genre that has shaped his life. — INGRID FAJARDO
Kapo, “UWAIE” (Sony Music Latin/La Industria Inc.)
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On the heels of his viral track “Ohnana,” Kapo (real name: Juan David Loaliza Sepúlveda) dropped the next feel-good song of 2024 called “UWAIE.” Produced by Gangsta, Kapo’s distinct, raspy vocals provide peace, assurance, and motivation through his lyrics. “You’re beautiful and you deserve it all/ Loving you is my necessity/ I like everything about you/take away that insecurity is my necessity,” the Colombian artist chants in the chorus, which is already picking up speed on social media. A song made for self-love and reflection, “UWAIE” is backed by chill Afrobeats with crashing ocean waves. The significant music video, directed by Darío Burbano of One Concept between Cartagena and Miami, features women of all sizes, but primarily Kapo’s mother as his lead model. — JESSICA ROIZ
Javiera Mena, “Volver a Llorar” (Geiser Discos)
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From the opening guitar plucks to Javiera Mena’s evocative voice, “Volver a Llorar” establishes itself as a wistful ballad echoing the melancholy of love’s lingering embrace. The song, a mixture of heartfelt lyricism with an electronic flair, sees the Chilean indie pop star’s ability to blend traditional and modern sounds seamlessly. Mena, alongside co-writer Pablo Stipicic and co-producer Isidro Acedo, explores themes of pain and rebirth — aspects brilliantly mirrored in its retro-styled, black and white video that pays homage to Dracula. “Ese amargo sufrir/ Y volver a sangrar/ Y la sangre chupar, Renacer y morir, Es volver a vivir,” she sings sweetly. “Volver a Llorar” also announces her forthcoming album as well as her anticipated tour across Latin America. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Vale, “Luminosa” (Rebeleon Ent./Universal Music Latino)
Colombian duo VALE, made up of sisters Valeria and Valentina, lights up the week’s releases with its new single, “Luminosa.” The beautiful song captures the feelings of someone who is beginning to fall in love, captivating the listener from the first acoustic guitar chord, until it becomes an R&B melody with a relaxed rhythm that highlights the duo’s talent and chemistry. “’Luminosa’ is about embracing every aspect of a new love, from the excitement of discovery to accepting the imperfections that make each connection unique”, the pair say in a statement. The twins unite their voices in a chorus in which they do not seek to impress with their power, but rather caress the ears and create an intimate and welcoming atmosphere. “Luminosa” shines for its simplicity, as sweet as it is contagious. — LUISA CALLE
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While the solutions to climate change an also feel so big to be beyond our control, a new song from Diane Warren, Tiwa Savage and producer Damon Elliott intends to remind listeners otherwise.
Out Friday (Aug. 16), “One Heart Can Change The World” is sung by the Nigerian singer, produced by Elliott and written by Diane Warren, the 15-time Oscar-nominated legend.
The bright Afrobeats anthem is the sole song from the soundtrack to Ozi: Voice of the Forest, an animated film that tells the story of Ozi, an orangutan whose habitat is destroyed by deforestation. Forced from her home, Ozi goes on adventure through the forest, ultimately using social media to tell her story with the world.
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“One Heart Can Change the World” provides a climactic and uplifting end to the film, which is out Friday (Aug. 16) in Europe and will be released in the U.S. this fall. Hear the song below.
At a recent screening in Los Angeles, Savage, Warren and Elliott spoke on a panel after the film to talk about the song’s origins and intention.
“I was really touched by this movie and it really spoke to me,” Warren said of writing the soaring song. “What it has to say is what everybody needs to pay attention to, what’s going on with our planet. I sat down and wrote the song ‘One Heart Can Change the World’ because it’s true. One of us makes a little change and it can change the world.”
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Warren had Savage in mind to sing on the song, reaching to her via DM.
“I literally thought it was a joke,” Savage said of getting Warren’s message. “Then she said she wanted to send me the music, and when I heard it — I already I knew it was going to be an amazing song, because it’s coming from her. The lyrics and the melody were incredible and refreshing, because it’s different from everything that’s out right now, and I just loved the message behind it as well. I have a nine year old son, and it is something to think about: what kind of planet is my son going to grow up in, and his kids. I’m really honored to be able to lend my voice.”
For Warren, a longtime animal activist and vegan, working on this song was particularly meaningful. “The environment is ruined because of the greenhouse gasses which [are] caused by the cow industry and agriculture, aside from the horrible cruelty of it,” she said, “so I feel like my little one heart can make a change, and that’s how I choose to do it, by choosing kindness over cruelty.”
Elliott, a close collaborator of Warren’s who’s releasing the song through his own Kind Music Group, added that he took a course in Afrobeats production to make sure he got the sound right. “I was like, ‘This has to be the real deal,’” he said.
Ozi: Voice of the Forest was produced by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mike Medavoy and is an Appian Way and GCIFILM Production. While the film is a smart, heartfelt and entertaining way to introduce children to ideas around deforestation and climate change, Warren emphasizes that the movie and song’s message is for everyone.
“I didn’t write a song for kids,” she said. “I wrote a song for people of all ages. You could be five years old or 50, or whatever age. This song is saying something that’s important, that one heart can change the world, however old your heart is. “