DANIEL NIGRO:
CRACKING THE CODE The co-writer-producer of the moment, in his own words (12/12a)
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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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Whew—hurricane, elections, wildfires; life can be harsh sometimes! But, as I watch our music community step up to help our survivors of every situation, I’m proud to be part of this group. Music steps up in every situation to extend a hand. Get involved; make a difference in someone’s life.
Republic’s Spangler, Russell and Dastur have three Ariana tracks on the chart. Three! “God is a woman” is the first #1, and it looks like “breathin” is on track to be second, as it moves Top 5 this week. “thank u, next” charts prior to impact, impacts as Most Added and is already moving toward the Top 25. Shawn Mendes & Zedd’s “Lost in Japan” (Island) is heading toward the Top 15, as is Post Malone & Swae Lee’s “Sunflower.” Drake & Michael Jackson’s “Don’t Matter to Me” pulled in new adds from WODS, WBLI and KSLZ as it heads Top 25. Dean Lewis’ “Be Alright” (Island) is heading Top 30, while Top 5 Shazam globally and Top 15 U.S. Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine’s “Aint Easy” (Big Machine) is now on over 30 stations and is chartbound at Pop.
Caroline’s Saturn, Halpern and Holman have NF’s “Lie” (NF Real Music) gaining momentum in the Top 10 with a closed-out panel and double-digit spin increases coming in from WPOI, KZHT and KNOU.
Capitol’s Marella, Nolletti and Siciliano have this week’s #1 song in Marshmello & Bastille’s “Happier,” following 12 weeks on the chart and a closed-out panel. Halsey’s “Without Me”— one of the week’s Greatest Gainers—is eyeing the Top 10.
RCA’s Riccitelli, JR, Daddio and Cooper put Khalid’s “Better” (Right Hand) back in the Top 10 Most Added this week, scoring 14 adds that included KDWB, KLIF, KSLZ and WZPL. “Better,” which is now Top 30, is also #9 on Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits playlists.
Epic’s Sackheim, Afloarei and Dimig have Camila Cabello’s “Consequences” (SYCO) moving up to join the Top 20 this week, with new airplay from KENZ, KBKS and WWST. Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” (Cactus Jack/Grand Hustle), who’s currently blowing people away on his tour, looks set to join the Top 20. “What I saw tonight was more than music, it was a movement,” iHeart Area SVPP Chris Edge said after seeing the performance. Zara Larsson’s “Ruin My Life” was one of the Most Added again this week, scoring 14 adds that include Z100, KBKS, KMVQ and WODS.
Def Jam’s Farag and Rothschild moved Alessia Cara’s “Trust My Lonely” Top 30 with 150+ stations on board, including Z100, WFLC, KALV and WKSS. New airplay this week is in from WKQI, KHFI and WHBQ.
Interscope’s Romano and Lopes once again put Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper’s “Shallow” in the Top 10 Most Added column, bringing the total number of stations on board to 130+. It’s become a #1 iTunes single and album and is Top 10 in consumption. benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid’s “Eastside” (Friends Keep Secrets) is Top 10 with a closed-out panel. DJ Snake, Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B’s “Taki Taki” (DJ Snake Music/Geffen) was once again in the Top 10 Most Added and is already heading Top 30. And we hear there’s impressive early callout. Also in the Most Added this week was Ellie Goulding x Diplo f/Swae Lee’s “Close to Me,” pulling in 17 additional stations. It’ll chart this week. benny blanco & Calvin Harris’ “I Found You” was #2 Most Added on impact with adds from KQMV, KBFF and KHFI.
Columbia’s Leipsner, Bedard, Stevens and Brenner have Silk City f/Dua Lipa’s “Electricity” moving up inside the Top 20 with 160+ stations onboard. New adds include WKSC, KSLZ and KXXM. LSD’s “Thunderclouds” (RECORDS) is Top 25 and scores new airplay from KRQQ, WLDI and WHQC. The Chainsmokers f/Kelsea Ballerini’s “This Feeling” (Disruptor) was one of the Most Added tracks this week with 18 new adds that included Z100, WZFT and WRNW.
Warner Bros.’ Dyer, Reich and Shih charted Dan + Shay’s “Tequila” (Warner Nashville) and pulled in new airplay from WDZH, WXXL and KZHT. Rita Ora’s “Let You Love Me”—Top 20 on Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits—is already on Music Choice, WKQI, WZFT and KMVQ, as it heads toward the chart. Lukas Graham’s “Love Someone” is heading toward the chart with eight new adds and 80+ stations already on board.
MUSIC WE LOVE: Jack & Jack’s “No One Compare to You” (Island), Bad Bunny f/Drake’s “MIA” (OVO Sound/Warner Bros.).