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Young MC’s 1989 top 10 hit “Bust a Move” is No. 1 on a Billboard chart in 2024, reaching the top spot on the Top TV Songs chart, presented by Tunefind (a Songtradr company), for February 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 February 2024.
“Bust a Move,” which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 1989, sported a synch in ABC’s The Rookie, sending it to No. 1 on Top TV Songs after being heard in the second episode of the series’ sixth season on Feb. 27.
In February 2024, “Bust a Move” earned 3.2 million official on-demand U.S. streams and 1,000 downloads, according to Luminate.
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“Bust a Move” reigns over Gordon Lightfoot’s “If You Could Read My Mind,” which bows at No. 2 following a synch in Amazon Prime Video’s The Grand Tour on Feb. 16. The track snagged 3.7 million streams and 2,000 downloads in February 2024.
Like “Bust a Move,” “If You Could Read My Mind” was a top 10 hit on the Hot 100 (as well as the first top 10 for both acts), albeit earlier, peaking at No. 5 in February 1971.
A pair of songs from HBO’s True Detective round out Top TV Songs’ top four in Mazzy Star’s “Into Dust” and The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout” at Nos. 3 and 4, respectively. The former was in episode four of the fourth season (Feb. 4), while the latter followed in episode six (Feb. 18).
“Into Dust” racked up 802,000 streams and 1,000 downloads in February 2024, while “Twist and Shout” boasted 6.4 million streams and 1,000 downloads.
They’re not the only True Detective synchs on the latest chart. The show also appears at No. 9 via Billie Eilish’s “Everybody Dies,” also from episode four, via 1.3 million streams.
See the full top 10, also featuring music from Will Trent, Mr. & Mrs. Smith and One Day, below.
Rank, Song, Artist, Show (Network)
“Bust a Move,” Young MC, The Rookie (ABC)
“If You Could Read My Mind,” Gordon Lightfoot, The Grand Tour (Amazon Prime Video)
“Into Dust,” Mazzy Star, True Detective (HBO)
“Twist and Shout,” The Beatles, True Detective (HBO)
“Gimme Three Steps,” Lynyrd Skynyrd, Will Trent (ABC)
“Sandstorm,” Darude, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
“This Is the Day,” The The, One Day (Netflix)
“Love Ballad,” LTD, Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon Prime Video)
“Everybody Dies,” Billie Eilish, True Detective (HBO)
“Feels Good,” Tony! Toni! Toné!, Will Trent (ABC)
For the second consecutive year, Raedio is partnering with Walmart to release the compilation album Black & Unlimited. The project is set to arrive tomorrow (March 15) across all major streaming platforms.
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The diverse roster of artists showcased on Black & Unlimited includes Duckwrth, Ru AREYOU, Flozigg, Luxury Lanes, Talibah Safiya, pineappleCITI, NextLVLwin, LiD and Jon Waltz, in addition to Raedio’s GAWD and Flwr Chyld. The 12-track album presents a fusion of alternative hip-hop and R&B through a mix of instrumentals and vocal-driven songs.
With this forthcoming project, Raedio and Walmart continue to foster their ongoing commitment to support underrepresented voices through the Black & Unlimited Digital Development Program. Now in its second year, the initiative promotes diversity in music and creation by giving aspiring creators the tools, insights and mentorship necessary to flourish in the digital arena.
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In a press release announcement, Raedio’s label and publishing GM Xtina Prince said, “This compilation is not just a music project but a vision board of the creative community and artists we love at Raedio. We’re thrilled to partner with Walmart once again to bring this music to audiences worldwide and to support the next generation of content creators.”
“We’re proud to continue our collaboration with HOORAE, in support of these incredible artists,” said D.J. Vaughn, director of Multicultural Media Partnerships at Walmart. “We’re excited to play a part in their creative journey, giving them the support they need to really shine and share their voice and talent with a global audience.”
Prior to the compilation album’s impending release, HOORAE and Walmart hosted a curated weekend of events for participants in the Black & Unlimited Digital Development Program. Among the activities: a special album listening party accompanied by a Q&A with the album artists, panels with program alumni and industry executives and a gifting suite offering essential camera equipment and content creation tools.
Black & Unlimited featured act GAWD tells Billboard, “We’re thrilled to join Raedio & Walmart’s initiative in supporting Black (and unlimited) creators. Our song ‘Up 4 Me’ is crafted with love, aiming to make you feel unstoppable. We’re going up!”
Represented on the compilation by two songs including “I Love U Me,” Talibah Safiya says, “This project is full of gems. I love music that encourages people to feel powerful and confident. Thinking about the possibility that more Black folks might look at themselves in the mirror and say, ‘I love u me,’ delights me.”
Black & Unlimited can be pre-saved HERE. Below is the full track list:
I Love U Me by Talibah Safiya
The Morning by Nexlvlwin
Free by Flozigg and Luxury Lane
Future Prospect featuring Flwr Chyld
Up 4 Me by GAWD
Work by pineappleCITI
Party Animal by LiD
Shut It Down by Ru AREYOU feat. Duckwrth
Black Gold by Jon Waltz
Punk Me by Nexlvlwin
Moving Up by LiD
Unlimited by Talibah Safiya
Concurrent with its rise to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated March 16, “Carnival,” from Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and Ty Dolla $ign and featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti, spends its second week at No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50.
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The TikTok Billboard Top 50 is a weekly ranking of the most popular songs on TikTok in the United States based on creations, video views and user engagement. The latest chart reflects activity March 4-10. Activity on TikTok is not included in Billboard charts except for the TikTok Billboard Top 50. As previously noted, titles that are part of Universal Music Group’s catalog are currently unavailable on TikTok.
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“Carnival” remains the chart’s top song, becoming the first to reign for more than one week since Flo Milli’s “Never Lose Me” ruled for four frames between Jan. 20 and Feb. 10.
The song’s usage continues to largely revolve around its opening choir-led refrain and is used in a variety of ways, from lip-synching (usually in front of a mirror, known as the Carnival Mirror Trend) to soundtracking sports clips, gaming content, a dance trend and more.
“Carnival,” as previously reported, rises 4% in official U.S. streams to 33.7 million, assisting its ascension to No. 1 on the multimetric Hot 100.
The success of “Carnival” comes despite Ye’s various controversies, including recent and continued hate speech and antisemitic remarks that have caused some listeners to shy away from his material past and present.
The entire top five of the TikTok Billboard Top 50 remains both intact and in the same order, with Bobby Caldwell’s “What You Won’t Do for Love,” Djo’s “End of Beginning,” Kinfolk Thugs, GC Eternal and Tyme Bomb’s “Back It Up and Dump It (Dump Truck)” and Cat Janice’s “Dance You Outta My Head” rounding out the top five.
The rest of the top 10, however, is either made up of debuts or songs reaching the top 10 for the first time. They’re paced by Kaytoven’s “MONEY! (Money Money, Green Green),” which starts at No. 6. Released Feb. 24, the tune, which also sports slowed-down and sped-up versions on streaming services, had been teased on TikTok for weeks prior to its official release, sparking a strong premiere.
“MONEY!” has benefited from a variety of uploads using the sound so far, including some lip-synching to the “money’s all I need” chorus to explain why they care about their grades or work, while others soundtrack the “ew, look at that trio” challenge.”
AP$ENT’s “Can I Come With You” follows at No. 7. The Russian-language song (it translates to “Можно я с тобой”), originally released in 2022, has seen some of its biggest success in cat-related content.
Bryson Tiller’s “Whatever She Wants” starts at No. 8, while DeJ Loaf’s “No Fear” rises 16-9 and Cardi B’s “Like What (Freestyle)” rounds out the top 10. Tiller’s tune began being teased on TikTok in January and has seen a steady ascent since, concurrent with its move into the top 20 of the Hot 100, jumping 22-19 on the latest ranking. Its usage on the platform is mostly via lip synch and dance content.
“Like What” reaches the ranking as the song debuts at No. 38 on the Hot 100 following its March 1 premiere. Cardi herself got in on the action with one of the top-performing clips using the song so far, racking up over 1.7 million likes as of March 12.
See the full TikTok Billboard Top 50 here. You can also tune in each Friday to SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio (channel 4) to hear the premiere of the chart’s top 10 countdown at 3 p.m. ET, with reruns heard throughout the week.
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Lil Nas X is preparing his Nasarati 2 mixtape and he’s been firing off snippets of music taking the temperature of the direction fans want to see him go. His latest music teaser came via TikTok on Wednesday (March 13) where he tapped into his fiery rapping side with the slippery unreleased track. The 24-year-old […]
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Imagine Eminem is your boss, but he’s causing more havoc around the office than Jeremy Piven’s Ari Gold character in Entourage.
That’s the case here as Slim Shady stars in the “Doomsday 2” video directed by Lyrical Lemonade‘s Cole Bennett, which fittingly arrived on Wednesday, March 13, known as 313 Day in Detroit.
In the visual, Em emerges from the curtains and walks through the chaotic office scene with papers flying around him and the walls nearly caving in. Still, the Rap God isn’t phased as he peppers the beat like a mini Uzi.
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Dressed for the occasion, Eminem rocks his version of business-casual attire with black slacks and a button-down shirt, but made sure to have his Air Jordan “Thunder” Retro 4s matching his yellow tie.
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There’s plenty of star power helping Em amplify his message, with younger artists such as Big Sean, Swae Lee, JID, Cordae, Babytron, Denzel Curry and more making cameos.
“And that’s why I’m back with Cole Bennett/ And I been at the level J. Cole been at/ It’s Aftermath that I ride for ’til I die,” Em raps to close out his verse.
“Doomsday Pt. 2” landed on Cole and Lyrical Lemonade‘s All Is Yellow album in January. The project arrived via a partnership with Def Jam Records and it peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard 200.
“It was really about breaking down that door and bringing people together,” Bennett told Billboard about the album in February. “When there’s someone who can act as the glue within it all, people really put their egos down. I want rap music to be more unified, I want there to be more collaboration. Growing up, this is what I was into — I loved posse cuts, I loved left-field features that you wouldn’t expect, I loved seeing my favorite artists from two completely different sides of the spectrum in a photo together. These are all things that fed me, so I wanted to create a world where that was the theme.”
Before hopping on “Doomsday” to kick off the year, Eminem closed out 2023 on a high note when he connected with Benny Blanco for “Lace It” — which also features the late Juice WRLD — in December.
Watch the “Doomsday 2” video below.
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Megan Thee Stallion is hitting the road. The Houston rapper announced plans for the Hot Girl Summer Tour on Wednesday (March 13).
Meg will be connecting with her Hotties across the globe. Following a North American leg — which kicks off in May — she’ll be heading across the pond for a handful of dates in Europe.
“HOTTIESSS GET READY TO COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH ME AT THEE HOT GIRL SUMMER TOUR Get your outfits ready nowww,” she wrote to social media. “We getting started this MAY I told you what cities today to get yall prepared! Check back in on thee 20th for official dates im so exciteddddd.”
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She’ll be making stops in Minneapolis, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and more. Look for the full schedule — including dates and venues — to be released next week (March 20).
Megan Thee Stallion is coming off earning her first solo No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hiss” in February. The scathing track caused quite the uproar, appearing to take shots at Nicki Minaj (who responded with a “Big Foot” diss of her own), as well as Pardison Fontaine, Drake, Tory Lanez and more.
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“Hiss” is still holding on to the elusive chart, where it sits at No. 94 this week. An album may still be on the way before she hits the road for tour, which would be her first LP since 2022’s Traumazine.
Megan is now independent from her deal with 1501 Ent. and 300, but revealed in February she inked a partnership for distribution with Warner Music Group.
Within the structure of the unique deal, the Houston Hottie will have access to WMG’s global services ranging from music promotion to distribution and worldwide marketing, while maintaining ownership of her masters and publishing.
“This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter of my life and career,” Megan said in a statement. “I’m really focused on building an empire and growing as an entrepreneur, so I’m proud to take this next step in my journey and work with Max Lousada and the entire Warner Music Group team in this new capacity. I know we’re going to create history together.”
Find out if Megan is coming to a city near you this summer in her announcement below.
More than 75,000 fans laced up their cowboy boots and attended Bun B’s 2024 RodeoHouston set at NRG Stadium on Tuesday (March 12).
Drake joined the headlining performer for the night as the UGK rapper welcomed Houston’s “newest resident” to the stage. Riding in style, the 6 God entered with more protection than the governor of Texas with a cavalcade of black SUVs while Chino Pacas tunes boomed throughout the stadium.
“And to thank you for all that you’ve done for me and my family, I present to you, The Boy,” Bun said. “This is our newest resident, please make some noise for Drizzy Drake.”
Drake emerged from the SUV rocking a Bun B Trill album T-shirt and orange jacket to kick off his set, taking fans down memory lane with his So Far Gone “November 18th” throwback ode to Houston while paying homage to the late DJ Screw. “The first time I did this song in Houston, Texas [I] was at Warehouse Live,” Drake recalled.
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The OVO boss kept the crowd’s energy on 100, running through an array of hits in his decorated discography including “SICKO MODE,” “Nonstop,” “Energy,” “Hotline Bling” and wrapped up with For All The Dogs‘ “Rich Baby Daddy.”
Outside of Drake’s performance, there was plenty of star power in the building, as Rick Ross, Lil Jon, Nelly, Ying-Yang Twins, Eve, E-40, Too Short, That Mexican OT and more performed.
The stop in H-Town made sense for Drake while he’s still on the road, as the It’s All a Blur – Big as the What? Tour will be heading to nearby San Antonio for a pair of shows at the Frost Bank Center on Thursday (March 14) and Friday (March 15).
Watch some highlights from Drake’s performance below.