CROSSOVER
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
THE BALLSTREET JOURNAL
There were a number of big moves inside the Top 15 this week, highlighted by Drake’s “Hotline Bling” (YMCMB/Republic), which was up over 900 spins again. It moves inside the Top 10, joining labelmate The Weeknd. The latter has two inside the Top 3 again this week, as “The Hills” (XO/Republic) is #1 and “Can’t Feel My Face” (XO/Republic) is #3.
Republic’s Gary Spangler, Davey Dee and Stef Cole also have Post Malone’s “White Iverson,” which gains 200 spins this week and makes it way to #26. Nicki Minaj’s “Trini Dem Girls” (YMCMB) moves #36-30, up 140 spins, and Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” (Big Machine) debuts at #40, adding 135 spins. Nick Jonas’ “Levels” (Safehouse/Island) is up triple-digits; he’s at #51, looking to break onto the chart in the next few weeks.
At Def Jam, Rick Sackhiem, Noah Sheer and Scott Maness keep the pressure on Jeremih f/J. Cole’s “Planes.” It climbs to #9, again eclipsing the 400-spin increase mark. Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?” continues his upward trend, gaining 500 spins and soaring to #18. Alessia Cara’s “Here,” which is proving to be a multi-format success, moves up a slot to #22 with an increase of 160 spins. YG’s “Twist My Fingaz” makes his way inside the Top 25, up 50 spins. They’re impacting Big Sean f/Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign’s “Play No Games” (G.O.O.D.) this week; it’s already at #57, up 85 spins
RCA’s John Strazza, Inca and Lori G see R. City f/Adam Levine’s “Locked Away” (Kemosabe) tack on another 215 spins this week, good enough for #15 on the chart. Chris Brown’s “Liquor” is up 150 spins and moves to #23. Speaking of Chris Brown, he just leaked a new track, “Zero,” which is a dope, vintage Breezy track that should get immediate attention. With an increase of 115 spins, they debut Nicky Jam’s “Forgiveness” at #37. Shy Carter f/Aleon Craft’s “Bring It Back” (Latium) and Pitbull f/Jason Derulo & Juicy J’s “Drive You Crazy” (Mr. 305/Polo Grounds) are both inside the Top 50 and looking to debut in the next couple of weeks.
Columbia’s Ayelet Schiffman and James White have Rita Ora f/Chris Brown’s “Body on Me” (Roc Nation) at #16, up 275 spins. There’s a remix with Fetty Wap out now, so make sure you check it out. J. Cole’s “No Role Modelz” (Roc Nation) is at #33, while Dej Loaf f/Big Sean’s “Back Up” moves to #34, gaining 40 spins. They debut Calvin Harris & Disciples’ “How Deep Is Your Love” at #39, with an impressive 160-spin increase this week. Meanwhile, they’re impacting the Empire cast f/Jussie Smollett & Pitbull’s “No Doubt About It” this week. And the following week is OMI’s “Hula Hoop” (Ultra).
Warner Bros.’ Lee L’Heureux continues the push to Top 10 and beyond with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Downtown,” which moves to #12, gaining 610 spins. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/Ed Sheeran’s leaked first single, “Growing Up” (Macklemore), is still moving up as well. There’s a new track from Jason Derulo coming in the near future, so stay tuned for that!
Epic’s Sujit Kundu has Future f/Drake’s “Where Ya At” (A1/Freebandz) at #28, and Travis Scott’s “Antidote” (Grand Hustle) at #47. He’s impacting Tink’s “Wet Dollars” this week.
RECORDS’ Christine Chiappetta and Paula Tuggey continue their successful run with Nelly f/Jeremih’s “The Fix,” which moves inside the Top 20 this week with an increase of 335 spins.
Largest Increases:
Republic’s Gary Spangler, Davey Dee and Stef Cole also have Post Malone’s “White Iverson,” which gains 200 spins this week and makes it way to #26. Nicki Minaj’s “Trini Dem Girls” (YMCMB) moves #36-30, up 140 spins, and Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams” (Big Machine) debuts at #40, adding 135 spins. Nick Jonas’ “Levels” (Safehouse/Island) is up triple-digits; he’s at #51, looking to break onto the chart in the next few weeks.
At Def Jam, Rick Sackhiem, Noah Sheer and Scott Maness keep the pressure on Jeremih f/J. Cole’s “Planes.” It climbs to #9, again eclipsing the 400-spin increase mark. Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?” continues his upward trend, gaining 500 spins and soaring to #18. Alessia Cara’s “Here,” which is proving to be a multi-format success, moves up a slot to #22 with an increase of 160 spins. YG’s “Twist My Fingaz” makes his way inside the Top 25, up 50 spins. They’re impacting Big Sean f/Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign’s “Play No Games” (G.O.O.D.) this week; it’s already at #57, up 85 spins
RCA’s John Strazza, Inca and Lori G see R. City f/Adam Levine’s “Locked Away” (Kemosabe) tack on another 215 spins this week, good enough for #15 on the chart. Chris Brown’s “Liquor” is up 150 spins and moves to #23. Speaking of Chris Brown, he just leaked a new track, “Zero,” which is a dope, vintage Breezy track that should get immediate attention. With an increase of 115 spins, they debut Nicky Jam’s “Forgiveness” at #37. Shy Carter f/Aleon Craft’s “Bring It Back” (Latium) and Pitbull f/Jason Derulo & Juicy J’s “Drive You Crazy” (Mr. 305/Polo Grounds) are both inside the Top 50 and looking to debut in the next couple of weeks.
Columbia’s Ayelet Schiffman and James White have Rita Ora f/Chris Brown’s “Body on Me” (Roc Nation) at #16, up 275 spins. There’s a remix with Fetty Wap out now, so make sure you check it out. J. Cole’s “No Role Modelz” (Roc Nation) is at #33, while Dej Loaf f/Big Sean’s “Back Up” moves to #34, gaining 40 spins. They debut Calvin Harris & Disciples’ “How Deep Is Your Love” at #39, with an impressive 160-spin increase this week. Meanwhile, they’re impacting the Empire cast f/Jussie Smollett & Pitbull’s “No Doubt About It” this week. And the following week is OMI’s “Hula Hoop” (Ultra).
Warner Bros.’ Lee L’Heureux continues the push to Top 10 and beyond with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Downtown,” which moves to #12, gaining 610 spins. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis f/Ed Sheeran’s leaked first single, “Growing Up” (Macklemore), is still moving up as well. There’s a new track from Jason Derulo coming in the near future, so stay tuned for that!
Epic’s Sujit Kundu has Future f/Drake’s “Where Ya At” (A1/Freebandz) at #28, and Travis Scott’s “Antidote” (Grand Hustle) at #47. He’s impacting Tink’s “Wet Dollars” this week.
RECORDS’ Christine Chiappetta and Paula Tuggey continue their successful run with Nelly f/Jeremih’s “The Fix,” which moves inside the Top 20 this week with an increase of 335 spins.
Largest Increases:
1) Drake “Hotline Bling” YMCMB/Republic
2) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “Downtown” Warner Bros.
3) Justin Bieber “What Do You Mean?” Def Jam
4) Jeremih f/J. Cole “Planes” Def Jam
5) The Weeknd “The Hills” XO/Republic
The Pulse:
1) Drake “Hotline Bling” YMCMB/Republic
2) Chris Brown “Zero” RCA
3) Justin Bieber “What Do You Mean?” Def Jam
3) Justin Bieber “What Do You Mean?” Def Jam
4) Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “Downtown” Warner Bros.
5) Big Sean “Play No Games” G.O.O.D./Def Jam
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