The meteoric rise of Rihanna f/Drake’s “Work” (Westbury Road/Roc Nation) to #2 in just five weeks is really an amazing feat. It averaged an increase of 1100+ spins a week, and was up 1000 this week. Rick Sackheim, Noah Sheer and Scott Maness couldn’t have done any better. The record is currently building at #1 and poised to stay there a few weeks after. The boys of Def Jam also have Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself” (RBMG) at #3, posting an increase of 250 spins. And they’ll take Jeremih’s “Oui” into the Top 10 this week with an increase of 420 spins. That’s the most of any label. DJ Mustard’s “Whole Lotta Lovin” (Roc Nation), meanwhile, is the proud owner of a triple-digit increase, coming in at #35. They also debut Alessia Cara’s “Wild Things” at #39 this week, and Kanye’s “Famous” is up 125 spins. The latter may very well be the “official” single for TLOP.

Epic’s Sujit Kundu continues the climb with Yo Gotti’s “Down in the DM” (CMG), which moves to #6 with an amazing 530 spin increase this week. It should wiggle inside the Top 5 soon. Zara Larsson & MNEK’s “Never Forget You” continues to build with a 115+ spin jump. And with solid buzz intact, while also expecting north of 20 new stations this week, they’re impacting Future f/The Weeknd’s “Low Life” (A1/Freebandz). Plus, they’re impacting Fifth Harmony’s “Work From Home,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign, this week. The initial surge from Top 40 is simply amazing, so look for this one to really cross over sooner than later. BTW, the song has been Top 5 at iTunes since its release.

Republic’s Gary Spangler, Davey Dee and Stef Cole have their plate full, as Belly f/The Weeknd’s “Might Not” moves inside the Top 15 after an increase of 380 spins. Zendaya f/Chris Brown’s “Something New” leaps #26-21, up 580 spins, while climbing the charts at Top 40 as well. Mike Posner’s “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” (Island) moves to #23, thanks to an increase of 315 spins. This record’s also being helped by the tremendous response from Top 40. The Weeknd’s “Acquainted” (XO) leapfrogs #39-29, posting a 615 spin increase. He certainly continues to be one of the hottest artists at the format. And speaking of hot, they’re officially impacting Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” (YMCMB) this week; it’s already on the chart at #32, up 170 spins. With the Republic muscle behind it, look for this one to go into overdrive. Meanwhile, Post Malone’s “Too Young” moves to #42 and is sure to debut this coming week. Fun fact: Malone was recently announced as the opening act for Bieber. This looks and feels like the most sought-after show in recent memory; a phenomenal look for the rising rapper/producer. Finally, be on alert for new music from Ariana Grande and Nick Jonas in the near future!


Columbia’s Ayelet Schiffman and James White continue to grow The Chainsmokers f/Rozes’ “Roses” (Disruptor). It was up another 140 spins and moved to #8, but they have their eyes set on Top 5. The Internet’s “Girl” (Odd Future) posts another triple-digit increase this week and moves to #33. This is going to be a grind-it-out record. It’s not a “bubble gum, perfect fit for the format” jam, but the sales definitely increase where it gets real airplay, as do the Shazam numbers. They also debut J. Cole’s “Love Yourz” (Roc Nation) at #40 this week. This one was up 155 spins, and looks to continue his success.

Over at RCA, Inca and Lori G still own the #1 record in the land with G-Eazy f/Bebe Rexha’s “Me, Myself & I,” up 425 spins again this week. They also take Chris Brown’s “Back to Sleep” inside the Top 10 to #9. Kid Ink’s “Promise” moves #15-13, adding 275 spins, and ZAYN’s “PILLOWTALK” climbs to #26, up 390 spins; make sure you check out the “PILLOWTALK” remix, featuring Lil Wayne. They’re impacting Bryson Tiller’s “Exchange” this week and the timing is perfect, as it moves to #36, up 110 spins. A$AP Ferg’s “New Level” (A$AP/Polo Grounds) is just getting started and is a few weeks away from debuting.


As for Capitol, Dixie Tipton has OG Maco & TWRK’s “Do What It Do” (QC/Motown) at #61, and that’s starting to heat up mix shows across the country. She’s impacting Young Greatness’ “Moolah” in the very near future as well.

Most Increased:
1. Rihanna f/Drake “Work” Westbury Road/Roc Nation
2. Beyoncé “Formation” Columbia
3. The Weeknd “Acquainted” XO/Republic
4. Zendaya f/Chris Brown “Something New” Republic
5. Yo Gotti “Down in the DM” CMG/Epic

Buzz Records:
1. Future f/The Weeknd “Low Life” A1/Freebandz/Epic
2. Kanye West “Famous” G.O.O.D/Def Jam
3. Bryson Tiller “Exchange” RCA
4. The Weeknd “Acquainted” XO/Republic
5. Justin Bieber “Company” RBMG/Def Jam

Team RCA retains the #1 spot this week for G-Eazy's "Me, Myself & I," with Rihanna's "Work" f/ Drake (Westbury Road/Roc Nation) hot on its heels at #2. Epic's Yo Gotti is at #6 with "Down In the DM" (CMG) and will see an increase north of 400 spins. Jeremih's "Oui" (Def Jam) will enter the Top 10 up over 350 spins. Expect large increases this week from Belly's "Might Not" f/ The Weeknd (CP/Roc Nation), Kid Ink's "Promise" (RCA), ZAYN's "PILLOWTALK" (RCA), plus strong upward momentum from Zendaya's "Something New" f/ Chris Brown, Mike Posner's "I Took A Pill in Ibiza" (Island) and The Weeknd's "Acquainted" (XO). Look for Alessia Cara's "Wild Things" (Def Jam) and J. Cole's "Love Yourz" (Roc Nation/Columbia) to debut this week.

Drake, “Summer Sixteen” (YMCMB/Republic)
Future, “Low Life” (A-1/Epic)
Bryson Tiller, “Exchange” (RCA)
Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign, "Work From Home" (Epic)

Congrats are in order for Inca and Lori G, who co-spearheaded their very first #1 record as Team RCA. G-Eazy “Me, Myself and I” has powered its way to the top in large part to a 680-spin increase. This record is proving to be a multi-format smash with sales to boot. They also have Chris Brown’s “Back to Sleep” moving #14-12. Look for a new remix of that one, featuring Usher and ZAYN. Kid Ink’s “Promise” slides into the Top 15, gaining a healthy 335 spins. ZAYN’s “PILLOWTALK” is up 380 spins, and climbs #37-30, and Bryson Tiller’s “Exchange” debuts at #40 with an increase of 140 spins. They impact A$AP Ferg’s “New Level” this week.


Def Jam’s Rick Sackheim, Noah Sheer and Scott Maness are riding the Rihanna train all the way inside the Top 5. “Work” (Westbury Road/Roc Nation), featuring Drake, has been on the chart for just four weeks, and is already at #4. It was up 885 spins this week, and is looking a hell of a lot like the next #1 record. Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself” (RBMG) is at #3, up 355 spins. Jeremih’s “Oui” continues to impress, as it moves #16-13, gaining 275 spins. The Top 10 is the next stop for this multi-format hit. DJ Mustard’s “Whole Lotta Lovin” moves to #36, up 140 spins this week, and Alessia Cara’s “Wild Things” inches closer to debuting, coming in at #44.

Columbia’s Ayelet Schiffman and James White take The Chainsmokers f/Rozes’ “Roses” into the Top 10, as it leaps #12-9, and sees an increase of 120 spins. Beyoncé’s “Formation” continues to roll up the chart, landing at #20 with a 750-spin increase; not too shabby. The Internet’s “Girl” (Odd Future) continues to sell and react in airplay markets. That one moves to #31 this week, and is up 175 spins. The buzz is very healthy, and new stations keep coming in each week. Adele’s “When We Were Young” (XL) moves #47-43 this week. Her recent performance on Ellen has given this track an even bigger buzz. Look for J. Cole’s “Love Yourz” (Roc Nation) to debut in the coming weeks. It comes in at #47 this week, up 170 spins.


Republic’s Gary Spangler, Davey Dee and Stef Cole have Belly f/The Weeknd’s “Might Not” on a collision course with the Top 10. It leaps #19-16 this week, posting higher than a 455-spin increase. Mike Posner’s “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” (Island) is an official member of the Top 25, as the track, which is also doing very well at Top 40, gains 220 spins. The same team also scored three debuts this week. Zendaya f/Chris Brown’s “Something New” is this week’s highest debut, coming in at #26. It was up 590 spins, and is also rolling at Top 40. This one looks to have a bright future ahead of it. Meanwhile, Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” (YMCMB) debuts this week at #33, up 315 spins, with new believers hopping on board each week. And The Weeknd’s “Acquainted” debuts at #39, after an impressive 280 spin increase. Post Malone’s “Too Young” is at #46, and DNCE “Cake by the Ocean” comes in at #57.


Capitol’s Dixie Tipton has OG Maco & TWRK’s “Do What It Do” at #67, grabbing 50 new spins. The single is starting to heat up the mix shows and is really worth a look.

Most Increased:
1. Rihanna f/Drake “Work” Westbury Road/Roc Nation
2. Beyoncé “Formation” Columbia
3. G-Eazy f/Bebe Rexha “Me, Myself and I” RCA
4. Zendaya f/Chris Brown “Something New” Republic
5. Belly f/The Weeknd “Might Not” CP/Roc Nation/Republic

Buzz Records:
1. Beyoncé “Formation” Columbia
2. Kanye West “Famous” G.O.O.D/Def Jam
3. Drake “Summer Sixteen” YMCMB/Republic
4. Bryson Tiller “Exchange” RCA
5. The Weeknd “Acquainted” XO/Republic