Beyonce, "Irreplaceable"

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nway93 said:

Beyonce Sets All-Time Top 40 Audience Total On Mediabase
Beyonce Sets Record
MEDIABASE and ALL ACCESS send out congratulations to COLUMBIA RECORDS Exec. VP BRUCE TYLER, Exec. VP LISA ELLIS, Sr. VP/Promotion & Operations JIM BURRUSS, Sr. VP/Pop Promotion LEE LEIPSNER, VP/Pop Promotion AIMIE VAUGHAN, VP/Pop Promotion JON BORRIS and the entire COLUMBIA RECORDS promotion staff as "Irreplaceable" by BEYONCE scores the all-time single-week audience record at Top 40 radio this week at 76.7 million on MEDIABASE.

"Irreplaceable" by BEYONCE also retains the No. 1 position on MEDIABASE charts at Top 40, Top 40/Rhythmic, and Urban again this week -- and is top five at Urban AC -- with an overall audience total of 218 million.

wow sound good

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1/16/2007 220.923 million audience impressions
SPIN: 24518 (-259)
AC: 115 (+61) 2.884
POP: 10752 (-21) 78.004
RHY: 6763 (-257) 67.777
URB: 4196 (-104) 45.820
UAC: 1677 (+177) 19.876
HAC: 724 (+75) 3.415
SPC: 162 (+22) 2.129
ALT: 31 (+2) 0.131
RMX: 7 (+1) 0.015
TRP: 118 (+18) 0.872
ROC: 0 (-91)

[skaterboyccs]

again... the AIs on mediabase 1/16/2007 217M... not 220...

[MusicJunkie]

colson said:

tygotwhatuwant said:

Laughable.

Yeah, that is laughable.lol

What's so 'laughable' about it? This feels like a bigger hit than WBT to me as well. WBT was just huge in airplay. It didn't have any popular catchphrases and it didn't have an overexposed star like Beyonce doing vocals. Radio doesn't exactly determine how popular and big a song is. Not even downloads, because most of them aren't counted anyways. ;)

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moto702 said:

colson said:

Yeah, that is laughable.lol

What's so 'laughable' about it? This feels like a bigger hit than WBT to me as well. WBT was just huge in airplay. It didn't have any popular catchphrases and it didn't have an overexposed star like Beyonce doing vocals. Radio doesn't exactly determine how popular and big a song is. Not even downloads, because most of them aren't counted anyways. ;)

I'd have to disagree with this. I'm not a "lamb" so don't start thinking I am, but until 'Irreaplaceable' reaches the 14 week stay at N0.1 on the Hot 100 that 'We Belong Together' did, I can't see anyone in the general public (you know, the life outside this board) thinking that 'Irreplaceable' is a bigger hit.

Don't forget, Mariah had the whole coming-back-from-depression/insanity thing on her side, to counter Beyonce's "catch phrase." Though I never hear anyone ever say 'To the left, to the left...'

I think when history looks back on this decade, 'We Belong Together' will be seen as a bigger single. Just my two sense.

[dperkins]

^LOL! I hear people say To the left, To the left all the time. A lot of friends didn't know what the song was called and said, "Play that to the left song".

[bubblepop15]

Yeah, I hear "to the left" on a daily basis. I hear people singing "Irreplaceable" almost every day too.

[MusicJunkie]

dsulkers said:

moto702 said:

What's so 'laughable' about it? This feels like a bigger hit than WBT to me as well. WBT was just huge in airplay. It didn't have any popular catchphrases and it didn't have an overexposed star like Beyonce doing vocals. Radio doesn't exactly determine how popular and big a song is. Not even downloads, because most of them aren't counted anyways. ;)

I'd have to disagree with this. I'm not a "lamb" so don't start thinking I am, but until 'Irreaplaceable' reaches the 14 week stay at N0.1 on the Hot 100 that 'We Belong Together' did, I can't see anyone in the general public (you know, the life outside this board) thinking that 'Irreplaceable' is a bigger hit.

Don't forget, Mariah had the whole coming-back-from-depression/insanity thing on her side, to counter Beyonce's "catch phrase." Though I never hear anyone ever say 'To the left, to the left...'

I think when history looks back on this decade, 'We Belong Together' will be seen as a bigger single. Just my two sense.

Who cares about that 14 week run? It doesn't mean it was more popular than this at the time. It just happened to have a higher AI than every song for 14 weeks. Statistically, WBT was bigger, but I think Irreplaceable has had a bigger following than WBT at the time. This has had more of a demand with it being #1 in downloads for months and exploding at radio without an official release.

Mariah had that comeback, but B has more hype than Mariah at the time with her album selling tons as well as Oscar buzz with her movie. And don't say you don't hear anyone singing one of the many hooks this song has. You need to get out more, lol. BTW, the idiom is two CENTS, not sense. ;)

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moto702 said:

dsulkers said:

I'd have to disagree with this. I'm not a "lamb" so don't start thinking I am, but until 'Irreaplaceable' reaches the 14 week stay at N0.1 on the Hot 100 that 'We Belong Together' did, I can't see anyone in the general public (you know, the life outside this board) thinking that 'Irreplaceable' is a bigger hit.

Don't forget, Mariah had the whole coming-back-from-depression/insanity thing on her side, to counter Beyonce's "catch phrase." Though I never hear anyone ever say 'To the left, to the left...'

I think when history looks back on this decade, 'We Belong Together' will be seen as a bigger single. Just my two sense.

Who cares about that 14 week run? It doesn't mean it was more popular than this at the time. It just happened to have a higher AI than every song for 14 weeks. Statistically, WBT was bigger, but I think Irreplaceable has had a bigger following than WBT at the time. This has had more of a demand with it being #1 in downloads for months and exploding at radio without an official release.

Mariah had that comeback, but B has more hype than Mariah at the time with her album selling tons as well as Oscar buzz with her movie. And don't say you don't hear anyone singing one of the many hooks this song has. You need to get out more, lol. BTW, the idiom is two CENTS, not sense. ;)

Well, never-the-less, I still don't agree. What proof do you have that this has a bigger "following" than WBT? None? Didn't think so. WBT has the chart facts. Period. You even said it, "statistically, WBT was bigger" and I believe that's what this initial argument was about? ;)

And it's pathetic to say, by the way, that I need to get out more because I don't hear people say 'To the left, to the left...'

That's the problem with this site (and the main reason why I do not do a lot of posting), people feel they have to make personal attacks on someone when that person does not agree with their view, it's quite sad really. Can we not just discuss without being so rude? Anyhow, this is boring, I'm done.

Glad to see "Irreplaceable" such a big hit!

[Jennifa]

7 weeks at #1 - Hot 100
9 weeks at #1 - R&B 100

AMAZING!

[jamrock16]

dsulkers said:

moto702 said:

Who cares about that 14 week run? It doesn't mean it was more popular than this at the time. It just happened to have a higher AI than every song for 14 weeks. Statistically, WBT was bigger, but I think Irreplaceable has had a bigger following than WBT at the time. This has had more of a demand with it being #1 in downloads for months and exploding at radio without an official release.

Mariah had that comeback, but B has more hype than Mariah at the time with her album selling tons as well as Oscar buzz with her movie. And don't say you don't hear anyone singing one of the many hooks this song has. You need to get out more, lol. BTW, the idiom is two CENTS, not sense. ;)

Well, never-the-less, I still don't agree. What proof do you have that this has a bigger "following" than WBT? None? Didn't think so. WBT has the chart facts. Period. You even said it, "statistically, WBT was bigger" and I believe that's what this initial argument was about? ;)

And it's pathetic to say, by the way, that I need to get out more because I don't hear people say 'To the left, to the left...'

That's the problem with this site (and the main reason why I do not do a lot of posting), people feel they have to make personal attacks on someone when that person does not agree with their view, it's quite sad really. Can we not just discuss without being so rude? Anyhow, this is boring, I'm done.

Glad to see "Irreplaceable" such a big hit!

yee just to add my two cents, just because you havent heard anyone saying any "catch phrases" from irreplaceable doesnt mean everyone isnt. ive heard many ppl signing irreplaceable. i think right now their on the same level. this is not a personal attack by the way, lol.

[skaterboyccs]

to the left, to the left...

[Acid Eyes]

I have to agree with MusicJunkie. WBT was a hit, but Irreplaceable is a phenomenon. The word "left" is usually immediately followed by a burst of "to the left, to the left!" where I live.

And Irreplaceable does have one stat in its favor. It topped twelve Billboard charts simultaneously, while WBT's record was nine.

[MusicJunkie]

dsulkers said:

moto702 said:

Who cares about that 14 week run? It doesn't mean it was more popular than this at the time. It just happened to have a higher AI than every song for 14 weeks. Statistically, WBT was bigger, but I think Irreplaceable has had a bigger following than WBT at the time. This has had more of a demand with it being #1 in downloads for months and exploding at radio without an official release.

Mariah had that comeback, but B has more hype than Mariah at the time with her album selling tons as well as Oscar buzz with her movie. And don't say you don't hear anyone singing one of the many hooks this song has. You need to get out more, lol. BTW, the idiom is two CENTS, not sense. ;)

Well, never-the-less, I still don't agree. What proof do you have that this has a bigger "following" than WBT? None? Didn't think so. WBT has the chart facts. Period. You even said it, "statistically, WBT was bigger" and I believe that's what this initial argument was about? ;)

And it's pathetic to say, by the way, that I need to get out more because I don't hear people say 'To the left, to the left...'

That's the problem with this site (and the main reason why I do not do a lot of posting), people feel they have to make personal attacks on someone when that person does not agree with their view, it's quite sad really. Can we not just discuss without being so rude? Anyhow, this is boring, I'm done.

Glad to see "Irreplaceable" such a big hit!

Umm, I didn't intend for that to be a personal attack. Maybe the problem is with the site is that the posters tend to take things too personal. ;) I said you need to get out more and typed an "lol" right after. You didn't have to take it so personal or serious. I apologize if you thought I was "rude."

[JamaicaFunk²]

i love me some Beyonce. and I've loved this song LONG before most of America even said "to the left" more than once in a sentence.
however, i do not think it will have the impact (nor did it statistically) that We Belong Together had. there's just no way you can slice it to make it out that way. yeah, everyone does say "to the left, to the left" but everyone ALSO did the macarena.
this will probably be one of the top 5 hits of this decade though. for sure.

[MOWE]

[quote

What's so 'laughable' about it? This feels like a bigger hit than WBT to me as well. WBT was just huge in airplay. It didn't have any popular catchphrases and it didn't have an overexposed star like Beyonce doing vocals. Radio doesn't exactly determine how popular and big a song is. Not even downloads, because most of them aren't counted anyways. ;)[/quote]

I agree. Even though it didn't technically break the Mariah records, this feels like a bigger hit to me than' We Belong Together.' I think that overall, this is a better song and has left a bigger impression on people.

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skaterboyccs said:

again... the AIs on mediabase 1/16/2007 217M... not 220...

sorry for your hatin and stupidity

Quick cut info 217 MI
Full mediabase 220 MI

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dsulkers said:

moto702 said:

What's so 'laughable' about it? This feels like a bigger hit than WBT to me as well. WBT was just huge in airplay. It didn't have any popular catchphrases and it didn't have an overexposed star like Beyonce doing vocals. Radio doesn't exactly determine how popular and big a song is. Not even downloads, because most of them aren't counted anyways. ;)

I'd have to disagree with this. I'm not a "lamb" so don't start thinking I am, but until 'Irreaplaceable' reaches the 14 week stay at N0.1 on the Hot 100 that 'We Belong Together' did, I can't see anyone in the general public (you know, the life outside this board) thinking that 'Irreplaceable' is a bigger hit.

Don't forget, Mariah had the whole coming-back-from-depression/insanity thing on her side, to counter Beyonce's "catch phrase." Though I never hear anyone ever say 'To the left, to the left...'

I think when history looks back on this decade, 'We Belong Together' will be seen as a bigger single. Just my two sense.

WBT Can #1 14 weeks because #1 in Digital Song is ONLY 40 K (now 90-100 K up) if her song happen in this time may b not 14 weeks @#1 because her download is not good as Irreplaceable

[d.t.m]

myall69 said:

i love me some Beyonce. and I've loved this song LONG before most of America even said "to the left" more than once in a sentence.
however, i do not think it will have the impact (nor did it statistically) that We Belong Together had. there's just no way you can slice it to make it out that way. yeah, everyone does say "to the left, to the left" but everyone ALSO did the macarena.
this will probably be one of the top 5 hits of this decade though. for sure.

Top 5 ballads, yes. Top overall songs no. Lose Yourself, How You Remind Me among others have those spots reserved. I love the song, it's the album's standout track, but hope it doesn't pass Ashanti's ballad Foolish(the second biggest one of 2000s, behind WBT) and snag 11(0ver 10) weeks on top

Regarding its "hit status" compared to WBT, it should be noted that the latter track managed to stay logged at #1 for 14 weeks due to America's shaky transition to digital sales, an important factor in determining a song's overall popularity. As noted before, the top selling digital song at the time was at around 40,000. Had we had the same circumstances in 2006, Cassie & Mary J would have had double digit runs at #1 for their respective ballads/slow grooves.

With that said, both are destined to become classics, but Irreplaceable may wind up eclipsing Crazy In Love as Beyonce's signature song(who woulda thought?). Until then, I'll give the bridgeless WBT the edge, even though I'd say VOL is the tune is is mostly identified with, the edge since it snagged 4 Grammy noms and was THE song that brought a lost diva back to prominence. Lastly, unlike Irreplaceable WBT was the song that fellas could actually jam to openly as well, being that it wasn't male bashing. SIO took care of that task!

P.S. Bee fans don't distress, at the very least you can be secure in the knowledge that Irreplaceable is in the running to becoming THE female anthem of the decade(inspiring several answer songs--hunt--Neyo where's yours?), only surpassed by another Bee-related track, Independent Women, but still trumping Hit Em Up Style, SIO, among other big ones.

[juhn]

I remember "We Belong Together" snuck in an extra week at #1 early on because of free downloads given away on Mariah's website or something. So she really should have had only 13 weeks at #1.

Beyonce also lost a week at No. 1 very narrowly to Akon 7 weeks ago, so if Beyonce reaches 12 weeks, that's practically equivalent to Mariah's 14 (that should really be 13) weeks.

Also, "WBT" hit #1 during the era of long-running #1s, whereas "Irreplaceable" is only the 3rd #1 song to spend more than 5 weeks at #1 in over a year.

[danny]

^ whatever makes you feel better, lol!

Also WBT lost a week when Carrie Underwoods single was released, so you could also argue Mariah should have had 15 weeks at #1 hehehe.


Both are HUGGGGEEE Hits, but seriously, no need to bash WBT to make B look better

Seriously, I heard/saw more people randomly singing or humming along to the tune of WBT than I have heard of Irreplaceable ... WBT was a phenomenon. Be happy for both. MC and Beyonce sure do respect eachother!

[colson]

juhn said:

I remember "We Belong Together" snuck in an extra week at #1 early on because of free downloads given away on Mariah's website or something. So she really should have had only 13 weeks at #1.

Beyonce also lost a week at No. 1 very narrowly to Akon 7 weeks ago, so if Beyonce reaches 12 weeks, that's practically equivalent to Mariah's 14 (that should really be 13) weeks.

Also, "WBT" hit #1 during the era of long-running #1s, whereas "Irreplaceable" is only the 3rd #1 song to spend more than 5 weeks at #1 in over a year.

Still one telling sign of WBT's dominance is how it effected TEOM's album sales(which is much more important than selling downloads). Even without the re-release, TEOM still would've sold more just on the impact of WBT. The impact of the downloads is irrelevant when you compare how just the single itself kept the album in the top 20 for awhile and I don't think SIO was the main reason it stayed there. Even after the re-release of B'day, it won't come anywhere close to what TEOM sold. WBT sold TEOM.

[MRT]

Both are phenomenon in their own way.

[missclarkson]

WBT was bigger statistically, but i think irreplaceable to the left is the more popular song with the public.
during that WBT reign summer, all the ghetto bitches were shouting hollaback and the white girls were singing subg.

[hidizzyguy]

It's just funny to say that Irreplaceable is soooo big when like, it's popularity right now is dead smack in the middle of a big stale period in music ..... what the heck is she competing against at the moment, Smack That?... Fergalicious?........ WBT had Green Day and Kelly Clarkson and Hollaback Girl to compete with, some of the biggest songs we've seen.......and for a time she was battling with herself with SIO for airplay when it first came out....

Yes, To The Left, To The Left is one of the bigger cratch phrases and more popular than WBT in terms of a hook..... but, seriously..... that's ALL I ever hear anyone say....

I looooove this song... but, there is no way she's gonna overtake Miss MC

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moto702 said:

dsulkers said:

Well, never-the-less, I still don't agree. What proof do you have that this has a bigger "following" than WBT? None? Didn't think so. WBT has the chart facts. Period. You even said it, "statistically, WBT was bigger" and I believe that's what this initial argument was about? ;)

And it's pathetic to say, by the way, that I need to get out more because I don't hear people say 'To the left, to the left...'

That's the problem with this site (and the main reason why I do not do a lot of posting), people feel they have to make personal attacks on someone when that person does not agree with their view, it's quite sad really. Can we not just discuss without being so rude? Anyhow, this is boring, I'm done.

Glad to see "Irreplaceable" such a big hit!

Umm, I didn't intend for that to be a personal attack. Maybe the problem is with the site is that the posters tend to take things too personal. ;) I said you need to get out more and typed an "lol" right after. You didn't have to take it so personal or serious. I apologize if you thought I was "rude."

I appreciate the apology, thank you. I may have over-reacted (in retrospect) however I still do not agree that this song is bigger than WBT. But I definitely see the angle you are coming from.

It might make a difference that I am in Canada, opposed to the US. I haven't kept track of where 'Irreplaceable' lies in the Canadian chart, but I can tell you I don't think it's nearly as popular here.

Could explain why I don’t hear the song being referenced constantly, like some of you claim.

And like another poster said, both are phenomena in their own way. I’m sure either of these ladies is ecstatic on how successful their songs have been. Kudos to them!

[jamrock16]

danny said:

^ whatever makes you feel better, lol!

Also WBT lost a week when Carrie Underwoods single was released, so you could also argue Mariah should have had 15 weeks at #1 hehehe.


Both are HUGGGGEEE Hits, but seriously, no need to bash WBT to make B look better

Seriously, I heard/saw more people randomly singing or humming along to the tune of WBT than I have heard of Irreplaceable ... WBT was a phenomenon. Be happy for both. MC and Beyonce sure do respect eachother!

im confused as to why wbt "lost" a week when carrie's single was released? it spent 14 weeks at #1, and thats the end of it isnt it? also its hard to compare weeks #1 over the years, because of the fact that digital sales are alot more important now a days. both mariah and bee deserve credit for their wonderful songs, lets leave it at that :)

[popmusicaddict]

hidizzyguy said:

It's just funny to say that Irreplaceable is soooo big when like, it's popularity right now is dead smack in the middle of a big stale period in music ..... what the heck is she competing against at the moment, Smack That?... Fergalicious?........ WBT had Green Day and Kelly Clarkson and Hollaback Girl to compete with, some of the biggest songs we've seen.......and for a time she was battling with herself with SIO for airplay when it first came out....

Yes, To The Left, To The Left is one of the bigger cratch phrases and more popular than WBT in terms of a hook..... but, seriously..... that's ALL I ever hear anyone say....

I looooove this song... but, there is no way she's gonna overtake Miss MC

Best point in this entire thread. Post of the week.

Besides to further add to a good point from Hidizzyguy, the poster above is also very correct with another good point. I would not say Irreplaceable is Beyonce ICONIC hit like it WBT was for Mariah or SUBG was for Kelly, far from it. I think Naughty Girl, Crazy In Love and Check On It all not only outsold it as a single but helped her accompanied album sales for that era.

Its a great song, to say it wasn't a hit would be ignorant, Beyonce finally did get that solo singing slow song smash yes and all but alot of people are WAY overhyping this song lol. It wasn't career making, its not iconic, it didn't propel her to new level of greatness that she already has accomplished in the past lol.

And btw to the most recent above posters , where is the 14 weeks @ #1 for WBT coming from?? NO airplay chart had her at that, are lambs doing funky adding again lol? Oh it started its reign 12 weeks on airplay + still 2 weeks on sales chart after the 12 weeks so that = 14 week
If it was on some billboard chart 4 real, consecutive on one chart, forgive my ignorance..I don't pay much attention to Not so Hot 100, better not be iLames either lol, only major charts in reference to past hit reigns plz

But yah I don't care what anyone says, Irreplaceable had no competition compared to WBT's fight. No excuses, her runner up is f**king 2,500 spins behind lol, give me a break. People were beyond sick of "My Love" and "Lips of an Angel" and they were both negative when she came in, wasn't a fight it was an easy plow over.

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popmusicaddict said:

hidizzyguy said:

It's just funny to say that Irreplaceable is soooo big when like, it's popularity right now is dead smack in the middle of a big stale period in music ..... what the heck is she competing against at the moment, Smack That?... Fergalicious?........ WBT had Green Day and Kelly Clarkson and Hollaback Girl to compete with, some of the biggest songs we've seen.......and for a time she was battling with herself with SIO for airplay when it first came out....

Yes, To The Left, To The Left is one of the bigger cratch phrases and more popular than WBT in terms of a hook..... but, seriously..... that's ALL I ever hear anyone say....

I looooove this song... but, there is no way she's gonna overtake Miss MC

Best point in this entire thread. Post of the week.

Besides to further add to a good point from Hidizzyguy, the poster above is also very correct with another good point. I would not say Irreplaceable is Beyonce ICONIC hit like it WBT was for Mariah or SUBG was for Kelly, far from it. I think Naughty Girl, Crazy In Love and Check On It all not only outsold it as a single but helped her accompanied album sales for that era.

Its a great song, to say it wasn't a hit would be ignorant, Beyonce finally did get that solo singing slow song smash yes and all but alot of people are WAY overhyping this song lol. It wasn't career making, its not iconic, it didn't propel her to new level of greatness that she already has accomplished in the past lol.

And btw to the most recent above posters , where is the 14 weeks @ #1 for WBT coming from?? NO airplay chart had her at that, are lambs doing funky adding again lol? Oh it started its reign 12 weeks on airplay + still 2 weeks on sales chart after the 12 weeks so that = 14 week
If it was on some billboard chart 4 real, consecutive on one chart, forgive my ignorance..I don't pay much attention to Not so Hot 100, better not be iLames either lol, only major charts in reference to past hit reigns plz

But yah I don't care what anyone says, Irreplaceable had no competition compared to WBT's fight. No excuses, her runner up is f**king 2,500 spins behind lol, give me a break.

It was #1 for 14 weeks on the Hot 100 back in 2005. You may not consider the Hot 100 a main chart, but a lot of people consider it THE chart of record.

[popmusicaddict]

peigan68 said:

popmusicaddict said:

Best point in this entire thread. Post of the week.

Besides to further add to a good point from Hidizzyguy, the poster above is also very correct with another good point. I would not say Irreplaceable is Beyonce ICONIC hit like it WBT was for Mariah or SUBG was for Kelly, far from it. I think Naughty Girl, Crazy In Love and Check On It all not only outsold it as a single but helped her accompanied album sales for that era.

Its a great song, to say it wasn't a hit would be ignorant, Beyonce finally did get that solo singing slow song smash yes and all but alot of people are WAY overhyping this song lol. It wasn't career making, its not iconic, it didn't propel her to new level of greatness that she already has accomplished in the past lol.

And btw to the most recent above posters , where is the 14 weeks @ #1 for WBT coming from?? NO airplay chart had her at that, are lambs doing funky adding again lol? Oh it started its reign 12 weeks on airplay + still 2 weeks on sales chart after the 12 weeks so that = 14 week
If it was on some billboard chart 4 real, consecutive on one chart, forgive my ignorance..I don't pay much attention to Not so Hot 100, better not be iLames either lol, only major charts in reference to past hit reigns plz

But yah I don't care what anyone says, Irreplaceable had no competition compared to WBT's fight. No excuses, her runner up is f**king 2,500 spins behind lol, give me a break.

It was #1 for 14 weeks on the Hot 100 back in 2005. You may not consider the Hot 100 a main chart, but a lot of people consider it THE chart of record.

Alright, I didn't know that. I said if I didn't know it excuse my ignorance, no need to go retorting on my preferences (btw alot more than just me, thanks)