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DNCE's "Cake by the Ocean" (Republic) was the #10 best-selling song in the country this week. Desiigner's "Panda" (G.O.O.D./Def Jam)—the epitome of a viral sensation—hit #16 at Urban radio only two weeks after impact, and it just debuted on the Rhythm chart. And both those acts have joined our Vibe Raters round-up of buzzing new artists. Click the links for more.

NEAR TRUTHS: REP RAP
I.B. on the agencies (1/13a)
BEYONCÉ PUSHES ANNOUNCEMENT,
AIDS FIRE RELIEF
Priorities (1/14a)
THE WEEKND'S PLANS HAVE CHANGED
Ditto (1/13a)
GRAMMYS: ON WITH THE SHOW
A tricky situation indeed. (1/14a)
RINGO HELPS
FIRE VICTIMS GET BY WITH RYMAN SHOWS/
CBS SPECIAL
Beatle acts naturally. (1/14a)
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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