DANIEL NIGRO: CRACKING THE CODE
The co-writer-producer of the moment, in his own words (12/11a)
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
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With the addition of seven new stations to the Rhythm panel, the spins required to debut, enter the Top 25 and reach the Top 10 have increased significantly. We now have a total of 78 stations on the panel, though the audience for a #1 record shouldn't see a substantial jump, as none of these new stations are in larger markets. The newly added stations are KKMY/Beaumont, TX; WWKL/Harrisburg, PA; KBBK-F2/Lincoln, NE; KBTE/Lubbock, TX; WMEZ/Pensacola, FL; WJJS/Roanoke, VA; and WACM/Springfield, MA.
In chart news, Epic’s Sackheim and Dontay take 21 Savage x Summer Walker’s “prove it” to #1. The track picked up a massive 1000+ spins and was on the chart for a robust 21 weeks. Meanwhile, Future’s “TOO FAST” (Wilburn) has a triple digit increase of 420 spins and holds at #14. Real Boston Richie’s “Help Me” (Freebandz) enjoys a 220-spin boost and moves up two spots to #21. Epic is also impacting Tyla’s “PUSH 2 START” (FAX), which ends the week at #43 and is already on the building chart at #38.
Lori G and RCA see Chris Brown’s “Residuals” (Chris Brown Ent.) making a push for the top of the chart this week. While he ended the week at #7, he starts Monday at #2. With all this momentum, he will either get it this week or next. Latto’s “Brokey” (Streamcut) holds at #16 and secures a 300-spin jump. Look for this one to enter the Top 15 this week. Lori is also impacting Childish Gambino’s “In the Night” f/Jorja Smith & Amaarae this week.
Angelo Scrobe and the PULSE/Concord team continue to push Tommy Richman’s “DEVIL IS A LIE” in the Top 10. He currently sits at #6 and is up another 935 spins, with an immediate goal to hit the Top 5.
Over at Republic, Davey Dee now has a pair of The Weeknd tracks officially in the Top 10; “Dancing in the Flames” (XO) moves up one spot to #8 and pulls in a triple digit increase of 785 spins, while “Timeless” f/Playboi Carti enters the Top 10 and sees a massive rotation gain of 900 spins. Davey is also officially impacting Skip Marley’s “Close” (Def Jam) on 11/5.
Dixie Tipton and ICLG see Moneybagg Yo’s “WHISKEY WHISKEY” f/Morgan Wallen (CMG/N-Less/Interscope) grow by 405 spins this week and land just outside the Top 10 at #11. Meanwhile, Toosii’s “I Do” f/Muni Long (SCMG/Capitol) moves up two spots to #26 and gains 415 spins along the way; look for this one to enter the Top 25 this coming week. Dixie has an impressive debut with GloRilla’s “WHACHU KNO ABOUT ME” f/Sexyy Red (CMG/Interscope/gamma.), which starts the week off at #33 after a 520-spin increase. Dixie also debuts Quavo & Lenny Kravitz’s “FLY” (QC/Roxie/Motown) at #39. The track was up triple digits and is still finding new believers.
And at Warner, B Dot Scales sees Saweetie’s “Is It the Way” (Icy) gain 520 spins as it climbs to #17 this week. He also debuts NLE Choppa x 41 x Kyle Richh’s “Or What” at #31 thanks to a solid 490-spin increase.
Biggest Increase:
21 Savage x Summer Walker “prove it” (Epic)
Tommy Richman’s “DEVIL IS A LIE” (PULSE/Concord)
The Weeknd’s “Timeless” f/Playboi Carti (XO/ICLG-Republic)
The Weeknd’s “Dancing in the Flames” (XO/Republic)
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” (Interscope/ICLG)
Buzz Records:
Tyla’s “PUSH 2 START” (FAX/Epic)
GloRilla’s “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” f/Sexyy Red (CMG/Interscope/gamma.-ICLG)
NLE Choppa x 41 x Kyle Richh’s “Or What” (Warner)
Toosii’s “I Do” f/Muni Long (SCMG/Capitol/ICLG)
Childish Gambino’s “In the Night” (RCA)