Billboard Hot 100: 08/05/2023

[mikeymonster]

Updated chart runs for this week's top 10, plus some others ~

I also included where each song in the top 10 has peaked on the 3 main metrics, as well as where they are on this week's metric charts, just some food for thought :) 

1. Jason Aldean - "Try That In A Small Town"
2 - 1 - 

+Radio: did not chart 
+Sales: #1 (2 weeks)(peak) 
+Streaming: #3 (peak)

2. Morgan Wallen - "Last Night"
27 - 3 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 3 - 2 - 

+Radio: #2 (peak)
+Sales: #6 (peak: #1 - 1 week)
+Streaming: #1 (peak: #1 - 17 weeks)

3. Luke Combs - "Fast Car"
44 - 32 - 23 - 19 - 14 - 14 - 11 - 9 - 10 - 8 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 4 - 3 - 

+Radio: #3 (peak)
+Sales: #4 (peak: #1 - 3 weeks)
+Streaming: #5 (peak: #2) 

4. Gunna - "Fukumean"
16 - 12 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 4 - 

+Radio: did not chart
+Sales: did not chart 
+Streaming: #2 (peak: #1 - 1 week)

5. Rema & Selena Gomez - "Calm Down"
91 - 92 - 88 - 80 - 75 - 74 - 89 - 86 - 88 - 88 - 82 - 82 - 87 - 87 - 83 - 83 - 79 - 46 - 38 - 35 - 28 - 26 - 27 - 25 - 19 - 15 - 19 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 5 - 6 - 4 - 5 - 3 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 - 

+Radio: #1 (6 weeks)(peak)
+Sales: #21 (peak: #5)
+Streaming: #22 (peak: #11)

6. Taylor Swift - "Cruel Summer"
29 - 71 - off - 49 - 45 - 47 - 39 - 18 - 13 - 7 - 9 - 8 - 6 - 

+Radio: #7 (peak)
+Sales: #14 (peak: #10)
+Streaming: #9 (peak: #6)

7. Travis Scott, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd - "K-POP"
7 - 

+Radio: did not chart
+Sales: #3 (peak)
+Streaming: #6 (peak)

8. Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua - "Barbie World"
7 - 35 - 49 - 27 - 8 - 

+Radio: #46 (peak)
+Sales: #8 (peak: #1 - 1 week)
+Streaming: #4 (peak)

9. Jung Kook ft. Latto - "Seven"
1 - 9 - 

+Radio: did not chart
+Sales: #2 (peak)
+Streaming: #11 (peak: #4)

10. Olivia Rodrigo - "Vampire"
1 - 3 - 7 - 10 - 

+Radio: #13 (peak)
+Sales: #22 (peak: #2)
+Streaming: #7 (peak: #1 - 1 week)

~others~

12. Dua Lipa - "Dance The Night"
43 - 35 - 32 - 34 - 31 - 29 - 32 - 25 - 12 - 

14. SZA - "Snooze"
29 - 61 - 74 - 53 - 48 - 32 - 31 - 35 - 34 - 33 - 33 - 32 - 46 - 35 - 36 - 37 - 35 - 34 - 39 - 38 - 34 - 31 - 29 - 28 - 28 - 19 - 15 - 13 - 11 - 13 - 12 - 12 - 14 - 

15. Taylor Swift - "Karma"
9 - 17 - 39 - 45 - 65 - 78 - off - 75 - 52 - 35 - 32 - 27 - 2 - 10 - 9 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 15 - 

18. Billie Eilish - "What Was I Made For?"
34 - 18 - 

25. Noah Kahan - "Dial Drunk"
43 - 64 - 77 - 98 - off - 39 - 25 -

29. Fifty Fifty - "Cupid"
100 - 94 - 85 - 60 - 50 - 41 - 19 - 17 - 18 - 20 - 23 - 21 - 24 - 24 - 24 - 24 - 27 - 24 - 29 -

[Limited Edition]

Aug 2, 2023 15:23:51 GMT -5 85la said:

I think some people are getting a little too over-dramatic. The charts being delayed like this by a day or two happens maybe 3 or 4 times a year at most, not really that big of a deal lol, and no one is missing a meal over it.

No other charts have problems like this. It's very unprofessional. It's like being hours late to work four times a year, that's just too much

[mms82]

This is the first Hot 100 number one to not chart on Excl US 200, right?

[KeepDeanWeird]

Aug 2, 2023 16:58:18 GMT -5 mikeymonster said:

4. Gunna - "Fukumean"
16 - 12 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 4 - 

+Radio: did not chart
+Sales: did not chart 
+Streaming: #2 (peak: #1 - 1 week)

One could argue that Gunna is the real outlier because it's the only song in the Top 10 that has only charted on one metric. This week and last week's #1 - both of which are controversial in their on very different ways - charted highly on two metrics.

[kanimal]

Aug 2, 2023 15:23:51 GMT -5 85la said:

I think some people are getting a little too over-dramatic. The charts being delayed like this by a day or two happens maybe 3 or 4 times a year at most, not really that big of a deal lol, and no one is missing a meal over it.

Part of this is just impatience - we're all obsessed with charts and what the numbers asap. But with Billboard, there's also:

1) A lack of proactivity. They already give themselves 2 full days to review the numbers before reporting, which is more than other key markets. Why, in this case, did they take 3 to even vaguely acknowledge a delay?

2) A lack of transparency. We rarely get any real insight into what's causing delays ("processing issues" this week).

3) Fear of shenanigans. As far as I can remember, most of these major delays have come when the race for #1 on a key chart is very close (or, in this case, a race that mysteriously became close in the final numbers). It makes you wonder (and perhaps uncomfortable) about if there's anything "discussed" behind the scenes. Are labels/teams aware that the data is close and disputing the final numbers? And even if you totally believe this is just Billboard double-checking everything in the name of utter accuracy, and there are no label voices, arguments or politics involved, that's almost worse ... because then it calls into question the integrity of data on "normal weeks" - where there's no tight race for #1 that would warrant Billboard doing a deeper dive.

Although Hits is somewhat conflicted as to what it wants its chart to be in relation to Billboard (they report their own numbers and have even criticized Billboard at times, but then seem to use Billboard numbers/rankings for historical purposes), it's not technically presented as a predictor (contrary to stan Twitter assumption). It's presented as a final chart based on actual data. So when you see 140K vs. 120K on the Hits chart, you're not expecting a "too close to call" delay in the charts. So the fact that people pretty much assumed that the delay meant Billboard would report much closer numbers underscores the aura of skepticism that exists around charts. The fact that the final numbers WERE close will do nothing to vanquish that paranoia.

[Gary]

Aug 2, 2023 17:48:50 GMT -5 Limited Edition said:

Aug 2, 2023 15:23:51 GMT -5 85la said:

I think some people are getting a little too over-dramatic. The charts being delayed like this by a day or two happens maybe 3 or 4 times a year at most, not really that big of a deal lol, and no one is missing a meal over it.

No other charts have problems like this. It's very unprofessional. It's like being hours late to work four times a year, that's just too much

My thoughts on this are

This is a service or so that most of us receive for free, expectations on timely delivery should not be quite so high.

[dremolus - solarpunk]

Notable Gains:
#8. Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua - Barbie World (+19)
#12. Dua Lipa - Dance the Night (+13) *new peak*
#18. Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For? (+16) *new peak*
#25. Noah Kahan - Dial Drunk (+14) *new peak*
#48. NewJeans - Super Shy (+16) *new peak*
#78. Miley Cyrus - Jaded (+10)

Notable Losses:
#45. Taylor Swift - I Can See You (-12)
#80. Lil Uzi Vert - Flooded the Face (-10)
#88. Troye Sivan - Rush (-11)
#89. Taylor Swift - Enchanted (Taylor's Version) (-24)
#98. KAROL G - S91 (-35)

Re-entry:
#90. Zach Bryan - Oklahoma Smokeshow

Notable Dropouts:
You Proof (62 weeks)
Cowgirls (20 weeks)

Biggest Gain in Streaming: Try That in a Small Town
Biggest Gain in Airplay: Cruel Summer
Biggest Gain in Sales: Dance the Night

Gained in Points:
#1. Jason Aldean - Try That in a Small Town (+1) *new peak*
#3. Luke Combs - Fast Car (+1)
#4. Gunna - fukumean (+2) *new peak*
#6. Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer (+2) *new peak*
#14. SZA - Snooze (-2)
#16. Jelly Roll - Need A Favor (-2)
#24. Bailey Zimmerman - Religiously (+2) *new peak*
#37. Luke Combs - Love You Anyway (+4)
#39. Kane Brown - Bury Me in Georgia (+1) *new peak*
#40. Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj - Princess Diana (+9)
#49. Myke Towers - LALA (-1)
#51. Peso Pluma, Gabito Ballesteros, and Junior H - LADY GAGA (=)
#52. Justin Moore and Priscilla Block - You, Me, & Whiskey (+6) *new peak*
#54. Jon Pardi - Your Heart or Mine (-1)
#55. David Guetta, Anne-Marie, and Coi Leray - Baby Don't Hurt Me (+2) *new peak*
#58. Doechii feat. Kodak Black - What It Is (Block Boy) (-4)
#59. David Kushner - Daylight (+2)
#61. Lainey Wilson - Watermelon Moonshine (-1)
#67. Morgan Wallen - Everything I Love (+4)
#69. HARDY - TRUCK BED (+6) *new peak*
#85. Thomas Rhett - Angels Don't Have Wings (+8) *new peak*
#91. Rylo Rodriguez - Thang for You (+5) *new peak*
#95. Parmalee - Girl in Mine (+5) *new peak*
#96. That Mexican OT, Paul Wall, and DRODi - Johnny Dang (+1) *new peak*

[dremolus - solarpunk]

BUBBLING UNDER
#1. Dominic Fike - Mona Lisa (=)
#2. Dave and Central Cee - Sprinter (+4)
#3. Warren Zeiders - Pretty Little Poison (+11)
#4. Cole Swindell - Drinkaby (-1)
#5. NewJeans - New Jeans (DEBUT)
#6. Lizzo - Pink (DEBUT)
#7. Tim McGraw - Standing Room Only (-2)
#8. Chris Young - Looking for You (-1)
#9. Bakar - Hell N Back (-1)
#10. KAROL G - AMARGURA (-2)
#11. Lil Tecca - 500lbs (DEBUT)
#12. ZAYN - Love Like This (DEBUT)
#13. Dylan Scott - Can't Have Mine (-4)
#14. Laufey - From the Start (+6)
#15. Burna Boy - Sittin' on Top of the World (+2)
#16. NewJeans - ASAP (DEBUT)
#17. 6ix9ine and Yailin Las Mas Viral feat. Kodak Black - SHAKA LAKA (DEBUT)
#18. Nate Smith - WORLD ON FIRE (+3)
#19. Kelsea Ballerini - IF YOU GO DOWN (I'M GOIN' DOWN TOO) (-3)
#20. Noah Kahan - Stick Season (-6)
#21. Zach Bryan - Sun to Me (-6)
#22. NewJeans - Get Up (DEBUT)
#23. Lauren Daigle - Thank God I Do (-12)
#24. Parker McCollum - Burn It Down (DEBUT)
#25. KAROL G feat. Aldo Ranks - WATATI (DEBUT)

[artistry]

I thought Mona Lisa by Dominic Fike would enter the Billboard Hot 100 this week. Hopefully next week it can finally debut.

[🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾]

Aug 2, 2023 17:48:50 GMT -5 Limited Edition said:

It's very unprofessional. It's like being hours late to work four times a year, that's just too much

And this sort of thing happens quite regularly at many workplaces.

[Groovy]

Aug 2, 2023 16:58:18 GMT -5 mikeymonster said:

4. Gunna - "Fukumean"
16 - 12 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 4 - 

+Radio: did not chart
+Streaming: #2 (peak: #1 - 1 week)

5. Rema & Selena Gomez - "Calm Down"
91 - 92 - 88 - 80 - 75 - 74 - 89 - 86 - 88 - 88 - 82 - 82 - 87 - 87 - 83 - 83 - 79 - 46 - 38 - 35 - 28 - 26 - 27 - 25 - 19 - 15 - 19 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 5 - 6 - 4 - 5 - 3 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 - 

+Radio: #1 (6 weeks)(peak)
+Streaming: #22 (peak: #11)

Part of the reason why I don't like airplay, Calm Down is still on top of airplay while have peaked everywhere else. Fukumean is one of the most streamed songs for the past few weeks and can't get any spins. 

[mms82]

Aug 3, 2023 5:48:29 GMT -5 Groovy said:

Aug 2, 2023 16:58:18 GMT -5 mikeymonster said:

4. Gunna - "Fukumean"
16 - 12 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 4 - 

+Radio: did not chart
+Streaming: #2 (peak: #1 - 1 week)

5. Rema & Selena Gomez - "Calm Down"
91 - 92 - 88 - 80 - 75 - 74 - 89 - 86 - 88 - 88 - 82 - 82 - 87 - 87 - 83 - 83 - 79 - 46 - 38 - 35 - 28 - 26 - 27 - 25 - 19 - 15 - 19 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 5 - 6 - 4 - 5 - 3 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 - 

+Radio: #1 (6 weeks)(peak)
+Streaming: #22 (peak: #11)

Part of the reason why I don't like airplay, Calm Down is still on top of airplay while have peaked everywhere else. Fukumean is one of the most streamed songs for the past few weeks and can't get any spins. 

While I agree there are criticisms of the long tail of radio, there’s a reason why Calm Down is beating fukumean on radio. Explicitness is one factor, and also Calm Down is perfect H&M core music, and even the people still booping to Girls Like You on the AC station in 2023 deserve to have their preferences counted

[Baby Yoda Hot100Fan]

[gabe]

Aug 3, 2023 5:48:29 GMT -5 Groovy said:

Aug 2, 2023 16:58:18 GMT -5 mikeymonster said:

4. Gunna - "Fukumean"
16 - 12 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 4 - 

+Radio: did not chart
+Streaming: #2 (peak: #1 - 1 week)

5. Rema & Selena Gomez - "Calm Down"
91 - 92 - 88 - 80 - 75 - 74 - 89 - 86 - 88 - 88 - 82 - 82 - 87 - 87 - 83 - 83 - 79 - 46 - 38 - 35 - 28 - 26 - 27 - 25 - 19 - 15 - 19 - 8 - 8 - 8 - 7 - 6 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 5 - 6 - 4 - 5 - 3 - 4 - 3 - 3 - 4 - 4 - 5 - 5 - 

+Radio: #1 (6 weeks)(peak)
+Streaming: #22 (peak: #11)

Part of the reason why I don't like airplay, Calm Down is still on top of airplay while have peaked everywhere else. Fukumean is one of the most streamed songs for the past few weeks and can't get any spins. 

Color me surprised that a song that received no radio push is getting no radio play…

[GW]

Aug 3, 2023 5:48:29 GMT -5 Groovy said:

Part of the reason why I don't like airplay, Calm Down is still on top of airplay while have peaked everywhere else. Fukumean is one of the most streamed songs for the past few weeks and can't get any spins. 

Radio these days is about familiarity, not breaking the hot new songs like it used to be. So it makes sense that we have these huge radio songs that consume most of the available airtime, while streaming lets everyone like what they like individually, and introduces a slew of new songs every Friday, many of which come and go quickly, or have a limited streaming audience after their initial curiosity streams. And many popular songs on streaming are explicit or don't fit the image of a station, which is a brand, something we often don't think about.  

This notion that streaming and radio airplay should be in sync with one another (and/or that radio should follow streaming's lead) may seem rational and sensical, but it's really not. They are largely two different audiences, but not without crossover.

I'm a hybrid listener, and I think there are probably many like me. I stream the majority of music I want to hear on-demand, but I also listen to the radio at least once a day, knowing I'll get my fix for certain songs that way, exclusively. "Calm Down" is a bop when I hear it on the radio during my commute twice per day, so there's no need to stream it. Then there are other songs I personally like that radio doesn't play as much or at all, which are the songs that I choose to stream. A lot of people still enjoy morning and afternoon drive, personality-driven radio, which reliably integrates the top hits. Then there are people who don't stream at all, so their favorite station's playlist becomes their personal playlist of the songs they listen to over and over again, just like people do on streaming.

It might make more sense when you consider these things.

[Darkest Hour]

Even though Hot 100 chart was delayed already, they still made a mistake.

#99 song is updated to be the remix, not the original (Burna Boy & Byron Messia - Talibans II).

[DJDaveMick69]

Manjobi only charting on the Digital Sales chart--couldn't even bubble under---sad.