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Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” adds a fifth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Notably, the single, the singer-songwriter’s first leader on the Hot 100, is the first song to rule in streams, radio airplay and sales simultaneously since Adele’s “Easy on Me” in 2021. As “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” continues atop the Hot 100, it rebounds for a 10th week at No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, notches a fourth week atop Streaming Songs and adds a second week atop Radio Songs.
Dating to the origin of Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart in January 2013 (when it joined Radio Songs, which began in 1990, and Digital Song Sales, which first published in 2005), “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” becomes one of only a dozen hits to have ruled in the Hot 100’s three metrics simultaneously.
Plus, as “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” tops the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart for a ninth week, it’s the first song to reign in streams, airplay and sales while leading both the Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs.
“A Bar Song (Tipsy),” on American Dogwood/EMPIRE (with country radio promotion by Magnolia Music), is from Shaboozey’s album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going.
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The Hot 100 blends all-genre U.S. streaming (official audio and official video), radio airplay and sales data, the lattermost metric reflecting purchases of physical singles and digital tracks from full-service digital music retailers; digital singles sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites are excluded from chart calculations. All charts (dated Aug. 17, 2024) will update on Billboard.com tomorrow, Aug. 13. For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.
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Jelly Roll recently joined Morgan Wallen onstage during Wallen’s headlining show at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Aug. 8, where they teamed up to perform Wallen’s hit “Cowgirls.” In a new video, Bunnie XO shares how Jelly Roll prepped for the moment backstage. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and […]
Looking for some motivation to help power you through the start of another work week? We feel you, and with some stellar new pop tunes, we’ve got you covered. These tracks from artists including Nina Nesbitt, Sophie Thatcher, Lunar Vacation and more will get you energized to take on the week.
Coolest New Pop Song of the Week: Addison Rae, “Diet Pepsi”
Before artists like Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato were accepted as arena-level pop stars in the 2010s, they were largely dismissed by critics and adult listeners as Disney-kid performers, making music for the youth and not to be taken too seriously. A pop generation later, the designation previously bestowed to Disney Channel grads has been transferred to social media influencers — many of whom, from the D’Amelio sisters to Huddy to Bella Poarch, are trying to translate millions of TikTok followers into mainstream music stardom, and who are still largely brushed off by music-biz gatekeepers.
Addison Rae exists in that group, too: the 23-year-old Louisiana native is a true triple-threat as an actress, former competitive dancer and recording artist, who happens to have the fifth-most followers of any TikTok account. Last year, Rae’s debut EP AR contained some bright spots as a bubblegum project, and she popped up on the remix to Charli xcx’s “Von Dutch” in March alongside A.G. Cook, joining the Brat extended universe months before Brat Summer officially kicked off.
Now, with a newly signed Columbia Records deal, Rae has released her first solo single of 2024 — and after Rae’s past gestures at pop stardom, “Diet Pepsi” suggests that she could someday make the leap.
“Diet Pepsi” plays out like a Lana Del Rey song refracted through a radio-ready lens. Soda gets sipped and blue jeans get ripped during a backseat encounter with a dude in a gold chain, as Rae delineates between sexually charged exposition in the verses, breathless utterances in the pre-chorus and blissed-out falsetto in the hook (“When we drive in your car, I’m your baby / Losing all my innocence in the backseat,” she sings) — shifting keys on the final chorus to emphasize her yearning.
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The “Diet Pepsi” music video, directed by Sean Price Williams, leans into the Lana-esque Americana haze, with rapid black-and-white clips communicating bleary lust and pinup-model iconography. Yet Rae also puts her own playful spin on that image, grinning while covering her face with the American flag and planting her lipstick on a car window.
Regardless of its future chart impact or role in preceding a proper Columbia Records album, “Diet Pepsi” is a promising step for Rae, as a beguiling pop track that establishes an aesthetic for the multi-hyphenate. The darkly shimmering sound is more mature than that of AR, but more importantly, it’s more clearly defined; Rae’s debut EP was impressive, but we’re now starting to get a better sense of who she could be as a recording artist. For Rae, “Diet Pepsi” might not be an immediate smash, but it could very well prove to be a turning point.
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Elle King and her dad, comedian/actor Rob Schneider, don’t exactly see eye to eye. On the latest episode of Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast posted Monday (Aug. 12), the “Ex’s and Oh’s” musician didn’t hold back when discussing her challenging childhood, calling her father “toxic” and emphasizing that she doesn’t align with many of his controversial views.
When the topic of Schneider came up, the podcast host confessed that the Hot Chick star used to be one of her childhood crushes — but by the end of the discussion, Bunnie said that the fantasy was officially dead. That’s because King said that her dad was not often involved in her life, alleging that he forgot her birthdays and sent her to “fat camp” during childhood.
“I go four or five years without talking to my dad,” the singer-songwriter said. “My dad called me and was like, ‘Don’t f–king talk about me in the press.’ I was like, ‘Get f–ked.’”
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“If I would ever spend a summer with my dad, it would be on a movie set … I’d just get lost in the shuffle,” she continued. “I was a really, really heavy child, and my dad sent me to fat camp. Then I got in trouble one year because I sprained my ankle and didn’t lose any weight — very toxic and silly. My dad forgot every single birthday,” King added. “I spent my 18th birthday in a summer school and they brought me cupcakes. I came home, and my dad forgot my birthday.”
When contacted for this story, Schneider’s reps declined to comment.
Schneider welcomed the four-time Grammy nominee with former model London King in 1989. Elle’s parents split up a year later, and she was raised by her mom. Elle adopted her mother’s maiden name for her stage moniker to distance herself from her father, whose help she told Bunnie she “never wanted” when breaking into the music industry. “He also didn’t have a very good reputation,” she noted. “I don’t want to be associated with him. He’s just not nice.”
“I disagree with a lot of the things he says,” Elle added of Schneider’s controversial conservative commentary. “You’re talking out your a–, and you’re talking s–t about drag and gay rights — get f–ked.”
Listen to Elle’s discussion with Bunnie XO below.
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When it comes to consistency and authenticity in hip-hop, Larry June has long been a standout figure. Over the course of 15 years, June has cultivated a sound that is unmistakably his own, one rooted in the laid-back vibes of the West Coast, but broad enough to resonate with listeners from all walks of life. Now, with the release of latest album Doing It for Me, out last Friday (Aug. 9), the San Francisco rapper is stepping into a new phase of his career — reflecting not only on his growth as an artist but also his evolution as a person, a journey that his fans can relate to.
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“I did a lot of collaborating on projects before, and everything was smooth, but I wanted to do this 100% my way,” he tells Billboard on the day of the project’s release. “I wanted it to be something I’d want to play when I’m in the whip, something that’s made for me to vibe to. And if people f–k with it, that’s even better.”
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June’s previous album, The Great Escape — a collaboration with legendary producer The Alchemist, also featuring appearances by Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, and Wiz Khalifa — peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard 200, and was hailed by fans and critics as a masterclass in West Coast rap. “Our chemistry, it’s easy,” June explains. “Alchemist brings me into a different world, lyrically. We’ve got a good friendship and bond, so it’s natural.”
Unlike his previous releases, Doing It for Me is a solo endeavor, and features no guest appearances. This was an intentional choice that June believes allowed him to fully express his artistic vision: While The Great Escape was a collaborative effort, Doing It for Me is all about June’s solo journey, boasting rich production with the classic funk influences that have become a staple of his sound.
“I’d say the only thing that sets [this project apart from others] is me taking a little more time with it, adding more to the production,” he says. “Other than that, it’s the same vibe. I talk about the same stuff, just making it better quality, adding better stitching here and there, and touches I didn’t care to add in previous projects. But inspiration-wise and lyrically, it’s the same.”
Below, Billboard speaks to Larry June about where he’s mentally at this career stage, manifesting a collab with The Neptunes, what fans can expect from a second project with Alchemist, and why he keeps creating.
This album showcases a lot of your personal growth. It’s like your perspective on life has changed over the years.
Yeah, for sure. I feel like people are just growing with me as I grow, and I talk about it and show it through visuals and stuff. It’s just growth, man, and I’m growing in a cool way. I’m very appreciative and just keep going.
So how do you stay motivated and find inspiration after all these years? What drives you to keep pushing boundaries or staying creative?This answer always changes for me because things change, but right now, I just love making music. It’s my outlet to free any anxiety I’m going through. I just love making music, so I do it for fun, put it out there. I can put projects together. And that’s what keeps me going. I’m not looking for high expectations, more often than not I’m just doing me. And whatever comes with it, comes with it.
You have a loyal fan base who supports you and is dedicated to all your releases. Do you have any memorable moments with your fans that really stick with you?
Yeah, when I was in New York at SOBs performing my first solo show, I looked in the crowd, and a dude had a NutriBullet asking me to sign it. So I signed it on stage. That was cool. He brought his smoothie machine to the show. That was hard. I’ve got some cool-ass fans, man. When I meet my fans, it doesn’t feel forced. It feels like I’ve known them for so long — it’s kind of weird, but in a good way.
Every artist has a certain kind of fanbase. Your fans seem educated, smart, but cool and laid-back.
I appreciate that. I think it’s because when I walk into a building or anywhere, I don’t rehearse this. I’m just myself — like I’m talking to my mom, my dad, or anybody. You’ll get the 100% me, so it’s easy. If you f–k with me, you do; if you don’t, you don’t. But I don’t give a fuck. I’m doing it for me. Not even being selfish, but — sometimes, you’ve got to do it for yourself. We only got one life to live, so do what makes you happy.
What’s something you’ve learned about yourself recently?
That I like natural spring water. I get it delivered to the crib, six cases. That’s all I drink, and it makes me feel a lot better. It’s called Alive Waters. They come to the crib and fill the tank with this natural water. You can’t have it in the sunlight, or it’ll grow algae and s–t. It’s real, no chemicals, nothing.
Are there any other creative endeavors you’re exploring right now outside of music?
I’ve been brainstorming. I want to come out with a blender or something like a juicer, kind of how George Foreman did his thing. I’ve been thinking about that, figuring out the best way to do it. I want to get the best products and everything, so I’m looking into that. I think it’d be dope.
Your previous album The Great Escape with Alchemist got a ton of praise. I saw a clip recently where you mentioned you have another project with Alchemist on the way. Can you give us a hint about what to expect from that?
It’s gonna feel like The Great Escape Part 2. We’re still escaping, so it’s gonna be another sequel to the movie. The vibe won’t change; it’s just a continuation.
Is there anyone else you can see yourself wanting to do a collab project with?
I’d like to do something with the Neptunes — that’d be dope. I haven’t really thought too deeply about it, but that’d be crazy. I’m always down for more with Curren$y, too. We can do this in our sleep.
SZA keeps her fingers on the pulse of what’s happening in music, but there are even times the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is blown away by her peers.
Solána came across a video of Sabrina Carpenter’s cover of Jazmine Sullivan’s “In Love With Another Man” over the weekend, and SZA gushed over Carpenter’s dulcet vocals while playing the piano.
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“Wait huh !??????? Am I crazy for not know she got down like this,” SZA wrote while in shock after coming across the viral clip in an Instagram comment.
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Fans from both sides loved seeing the heartwarming interaction between the stars, and chimed in about hoping to see them collaborate down the line.
“I love how sza supports the true talent girlies,” one person replied.
Another added: “Imagine a SZA x sabrina collab tho omg?”
One more sang Sabrina’s praised: “Wait cause i ain’t know she got down like that either chi OUU SHES TAKING IT I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO STAN.”
“In Love With Another Man” hails from Jazmine Sullivan’s 2008 debut album Fearless.
The 25-year-old will have the chance to show off her vocal range on her upcoming Short n’ Sweet album, which arrives on Aug. 23. In the weeks leading up to the project, Carpenter continues to dominate the Billboard Hot 100 with “Espresso” (No. 4) and “Please, Please, Please” (No. 9) remaining in the top 10.
Sabrina is slated to hit the road in September as part of an arena tour supporting the LP. The North American trek kicks off in Columbus, Ohio, on Sept. 23 and will make stops in Toronto, Detroit, NYC, Philly, Montreal, Dallas, Denver, Portland, Los Angeles and other cities.
Carpenter served as a headliner at San Francisco’s Outside Lands 2024 on Saturday (Aug. 10), where she surprised festivalgoers by bringing out Kacey Musgraves for a performance of Nancy Sinatra’s 1966 Hot 100 No. 1 “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.”
As for SZA, she announced earlier in August that she’s stepping away from the stage for the foreseeable future. The announcement came after she headlined Montreal’s Osheaga Festival on Aug. 5.
“Yesterday was my last show for a while,” SZA wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Finally bout to get my life together thank u God.”
After Kacey Musgraves released her 14-song Deeper Well — a project that delved into self-reflection while excavating raw truths — she found that she still had perspectives to share and more songs to sing after the March release.
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“Deeper Well was so cathartic to me, I just didn’t want that era to end,” the seven-time Grammy winner tells Billboard of her fifth studio album.
So earlier this month, Musgraves released the extended deluxe album Deeper Into the Well, adding seven new songs, a mix of older and newer tracks, with some that she calls “just further ruminations on some of the emotions that I explored on the original record. I thought, ‘What if Deeper Well had some summer bops, what would those sound like? So, there’s a couple on there.”
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New songs include the funky Leon Bridges collaboration “Superbloom,” and the solemn “Irish Goodbye,” which Musgraves notes as “an anthem for anyone who’s been ghosted. I think that’s something that happens these days in this kind of transient temporary mindset that a lot of people have when it comes to dating and love.”
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Alongside the release of Deeper Into the Well, she’s inviting fans to dig deeper into a curated collection of approximately 50 Etsy pieces — all hand-selected by Musgraves — that complement the album’s music.
Earlier this year, she also co-designed a range of necklace charms, sold on Etsy, that highlight different songs on Deeper Well. A self-described “Etsy superfan from way back,” Musgraves says that many of her favorite pieces of home décor and clothing were found on Etsy.
“It’s a treasure trove of unique things you can’t find anywhere else. It’s like the world’s greatest estate sale at your fingertips,” Musgraves says. “I find myself on Etsy at all hours of the night when I can’t sleep, and I get into these crazy wormholes finding the most interesting things.”
The new collection features a range of items selected by Musgraves, including hand-painted candles, quilts, wicker baskets, wooden cardinal whistles, boots, incense holders, ceramic mugs and printed linens, including pieces from Etsy designer Julie Peach.
“I love that folk art and cottage core have been having such big moments, because those are a lot of the things that I gravitate towards myself,” Musgraves says. “So, Etsy is the perfect place to find all kinds of things like that.”
For Musgraves, supporting small businesses was an integral element of her work with Etsy. “I come from two small business-owning parents,” the Texas native says. “They’ve had a small print shop ever since I’ve been alive, and every paycheck mattered greatly to them. I just have always known the true effect of putting your money in the hands of people, that it really can make or break things for them. And so, I would much rather shop at Etsy than go to a big box store where it’s just not going to have the same effect.”
Musgraves’ mother, Karen Musgraves, is one of the featured artists in the Etsy partnership. Among the items the singer-songwriter favorited is a piece her mother crafted, a black ceramic container with a bunny-shaped lid.
“I have one in my house in my bathroom, but I was like, ‘Mom, I have to put this on my favorites list,” Musgraves says. “She’s a brilliant creator in all mediums. She’s mostly a painter, but her brain is always coming up with the coolest things. And she’s been inspired to make ceramic vessels and things like that.”
On Aug. 4, Musgraves surprised fans to celebrate the release of Deeper Into the Well with pop-up shops at farmers markets in Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York City, where fans could buy merchandise including T-shirts and vinyl records. Ahead, Musgraves’ Deeper Well World Tour runs through the end of the year. Having already completed a slate of U.K. tour dates, the outing will return stateside Sept. 4 and will feature openers Father John Misty, Lord Huron and Nickel Creek on select dates.
“Designing this show has been so fun and therapeutic and I think it’s going to be a stunning mix of eye candy and music,” Musgraves says. “I can’t wait for people to see it.”