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YOUR RADIO CHART PREVIEWS

Epic’s GIVĒON motors his way to #1 with “Heartbreak Anniversary” (Not So Fast) as Columbia’s Polo G make his way to #3 with “RAPSTAR.” Columbia also has Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” at #6 with Interscope’s Kali Uchis following behind at #7 with “telepatía.” Capitol’s Migos enters the Top 30 with “Straightenin.” Look for Republic to have two records enter the chart as SAINt JHN X SZA’s “Just For Me” and Lil Tecca’s “Never Left” both have solid increases. Also watch for Wale’s “Angles” to debut.


 
 
YOUR RADIO ADD RECAPS

There were three records that received over 33 adds this week. Warner’s Wale leads the way with 42 adds on “Angles” f/Chris Brown, followed by Columbia’s Lil TJay, who picked up 37 commitments on “Headshot,” and Epic’s French Montana, who saw 33 stations lock in on “FWMGAB.” Capitol’s Migos picked up 8 more close out adds on “Straightenin,” as did Republic’s SAINt JHN X SZA with “Just For Me.”


 
 
YOUR RADIO CHART PREVIEWS

RCA’s Doja Cat will have this week’s #1 record with “Kiss Me More” f/SZA (Kemosabe). Entering the Top 5 will be Epic’s GIVĒON with “Heartbreak Anniversary” (Not So Fast) and Columbia’s Polo G with “RAPSTAR.” Columbia also has Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” joining the Top 10 as Capitol’s City Girls enters the Top 25 with “Twerkulator” (QC/Motown). Look for Capitol’s Migos to debut this week with “Straightenin” (QC/Motown).


 
 
THE BALL STREET JOURNAL

It’s officially summer and it feels like everyone is trying to make up for lost time. The airports seem to be bustling again, hotels and car rentals are a lot more expensive and the pools are officially crowded. It’s a great sign that the economy appears to be picking up. It really puts into perspective just how much the last 16 months have affected us. Enjoy your family and friends and be safe!

RCA’s Lori G and Inca are on top of the building chart with Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More” f/SZA (Kemosabe), which will be next week’s #1 record. She was consistent, growing steadily each week, and this will have taken a total of 10 weeks to reach the top. H.E.R.’s “Come Through” is up 150 spins and continues to impress.

Epic’s Rick Sackheim and Dontay Thompson have GIVĒON’s “Heartbreak Anniversary” (Not So Fast) holding at #7, up 375 spins. They’re aiming for the Top 5 on this now before making a run for #1. DJ Khaled’s “EVERY CHANCE I GET” f/Lil Baby (WTB/Roc Nation) enters the Top 15, gaining 230 spins, while his other track, “I DID IT” f/Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby & Lil Baby, slides four spots to #23 with a 260-spin increase. BIA’s “WHOLE LOTTA MONEY” gains 180 spins and moves up to #28. Rowdy Rebel X A Boogie Wit da Hoodie “9 Bridge” is just getting started and lands at #46.

Over at Columbia, John Strazza and James White are ramping up Polo G’s “RAPSTAR,” adding 340 spins to his total. This one has its sights set on the Top 5 and is currently at #8. Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name)” comes in at #11, thanks to a 275-spin boost. 24kGoldn’s “Company” f/Future is up 55 spins and sits at #26. BTS’“Butter” debuts at #38 with a 70-spin increase.

Republic’s Davey Dee and Garrett Ream have Coi Leray’s “BIG PURR (Prrdd)” f/Pooh Shiesty at #47 and right behind is Lil Tecca’s “Never Left,” which officially impacts this week. They’re also impacting SAINt JHN X SZA’s “Just For Me” (HITCO/RCA) and it looks to have a pretty solid week.

Interscope’s Nino Cuccinello has Kali Uchis’ “telepatía” climbing to #9 this week with an increase of 310 spins. Holding at #13 is Morray’s “Quicksand,” gaining over 125 spins. J. Cole’s “my.life” f/21 Savage & Morray (Dreamville) enters the Top 20 with an impressive 430-spin boost. Moneybagg Yo’s “Time Today” continues to build as it slides to #20 and sees a 210-spin gain. 42 Dugg x Roddy Ricch’s “4 Da Gang” holds its ground at #35.

B Dot Scales and Warner continue to grow Saweetie’s “Fast (Motion)” (ICY). She comes in at #17 this week with enjoys an impressive 200-spin increase. Erica Banks’ “Toot That” remains at #22 and is up 50 spins. There’s also a solid buzz on Anitta’s “Girl From Rio.” Currently up 235 spins, this one is now at #36.

Capitol’s Dixie Tipton continues to drive City Girls’ “Twerkulator,” tacking on 365 spins as it moves to #31. Internet Money’s “His & Hers” f/Don Toliver, Lil Uzi Vert & Gunna (10K Projects) sees a 155-spin increase and arrives at #34. Trippie Redd’s “Miss the Rage” f/Playboi Carti just misses a chart debut, coming in at #42. Migos “Straightenin” also misses a chart debut, landing at #44 with a 130-spin increase. Look for this one to also arrive on the chart next week.

Biggest Increase:
Cole “my.life” f/21 Savage & Morray (Dreamville/Interscope)
GIVĒON “Heartbreak Anniversary” (Epic/Not So Fast)
City Girls “Twerkulator” (QC/Motown)
Polo G “RAPSTAR” (Columbia)
Doja Cat “Kiss Me More” f/SZA (Kemosabe/RCA)

Buzz Records:
Anitta “Girl From Rio” (Warner)
Migos “Straightenin” (QC/Motown)
Lil Tecca “Never Left” (Republic)
SAINt JHN X SZA “Just For Me” (HITCO/RCA/Republic)
Rowdy Rebel X A Boogie Wit da Hoodie “9 Bridge” (Epic)