Lil Baby’s ‘My Turn’ is the Longest Charting Rap Album of the 2020s

Lil Baby’s ‘My Turn’ is the Longest Charting Rap Album of the 2020s

Lil Baby's album "My Turn" has made a significant mark in the music industry by becoming the longest-charting rap album of the 2020s. Released on February 28, 2020, the album not only dominated the charts but also resonated deeply with fans, encapsulating the era with its blend of hard-hitting rap and melodic flows. The album's standout tracks like “Woah,” “Sum 2 Prove,” and “The Bigger Picture” played a major role in defining Lil Baby's career and connecting with his audience. […]

January 13, 2025 4

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Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars’ ‘Die With a Smile’ Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

"Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' captivating ballad 'Die With a Smile' has climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking Gaga’s sixth and Mars’ ninth number one hit. The track made an impressive leap from No. 17 to No. 1, following its initial peak at No. 2 for four weeks in November. This surge comes as the chart clears out holiday tracks, which had previously dominated the top spots. Recorded for the week of December 27, 2024, to […]

January 7, 2025 6

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TikTok Says 13 of the 16 Number One Hits in the US This Year Are Linked to TikTok Trends

The year 2005 proved to be an exceptional one on the Official Singles Chart, with a lineup of 100 songs turning 20 that truly highlights its significance. The Pussycat Dolls burst onto the scene with two consecutive Number 1 hits: the electrifying "Don't Cha," featuring Busta Rhymes, and the more tender "Stickwitu." McFly and Oasis each notched up two Number 1s as well, with McFly hitting the top with "All About You" and "I'll Be OK," and Oasis with "Lyla" […]

January 7, 2025 6

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100 songs turning 20 in 2025: From Girls Aloud to Oasis and Mariah Carey to McFly

Mariah Carey made a triumphant return in 2005, propelling three of her singles into the Top 10: "It's Like That" reached Number 4, "We Belong Together" climbed to Number 2, and "Get Your Number/Shake It Off" hit Number 8. Another single, "Don't Forget About Us," nearly joined them, peaking at Number 11. All these hits came from her celebrated album "The Emancipation of Mimi," which secured the Number 7 spot and remained on the Official Albums Chart for 50 weeks […]

January 7, 2025 5

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The Official Top 40 best-selling CD albums of 2024

Coldplay's "Moon Music" emerged as the best-selling CD album of 2024 in the UK, reflecting a broader slowdown in the decline of CD sales. The album, marking the band's 10th studio release, sold over 204,000 copies, edging out Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" by 7,000 units. Upon its release, "Moon Music" soared to the top of the Official Albums Chart, marking the band's 10th consecutive number one album. Its debut week saw impressive sales figures that have not been […]

January 7, 2025 10

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Elton John set for ninth UK Number 1 album with Diamonds

Elton John is on track to achieve his ninth UK Number 1 album with "Diamonds," his greatest hits compilation. Originally released in 2017, "Diamonds" has been a mainstay on the UK charts, and it's climbing back to the top spot due to the release of a super deluxe edition that includes new features like a Blu-ray and a limited edition vinyl with a diamond-effect. This collection spans Elton John's career, highlighting some of his biggest hits from various decades. The […]

January 6, 2025 8

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Ed Sheeran earns eighth Number 1 album with +–=÷× (Tour Collection)

Ed Sheeran's latest album, "+–=÷× (Tour Collection)," has secured his eighth UK Number 1 album. This compilation album, which was released in September, features hits and live recordings from Sheeran's previous chart-topping albums including "+," "X," "÷," "No.6 Collaborations Project," "=", and "-." The album finally reached the top of the charts in its 14th week, helped by a limited-edition vinyl release through Blood Records. It also became the most-purchased record in UK independent record shops, topping the Official Record […]

January 5, 2025 8

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SZA’s ‘SOS’ Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 After Deluxe ‘LANA’ Edition Release

SZA's sophomore album, SOS, has reclaimed the No. 1 position on the Billboard 200 chart following the release of its deluxe edition, SOS Deluxe: Lana, on December 20, 2024. The Source The deluxe edition introduces 15 new tracks to the original 23-song lineup, contributing to the album's resurgence nearly two years after its initial debut. The Source In its return to the top spot, SOS earned 171,000 equivalent album units in the United States, marking its 11th week at No. […]

December 30, 2024 6

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Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Adds 18th Week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Mariah Carey's timeless holiday classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You," has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing its 18th cumulative week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. People Originally released in 1994 as part of her "Merry Christmas" album, the song has experienced a resurgence in popularity during the streaming era, first reaching the top of the Hot 100 in 2019. New York Post This achievement extends Carey's record for the most cumulative weeks at […]

December 30, 2024 9

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