The Week's Billboard Hot 100 #1

Taylor Swift just released her new single.

Could this ruin "Despacito"'s chances of breaking the record? We'll just have to watch what happens in the coming weeks.

edited 24th Aug '17 9:22:27 PM by BurntMario

That's a hard 'No'. For all its flaws, "Despacito" is an actual song. The only part that resembles and actual finished song on Swift's new single is the pre-chorus, the rest is just a jumbled mess. The chorus literally has no melody nor a hook.

I've never liked Swift, but even I expected something more of the lead single from her new album.

Like that's gonna stop it from being a hit.

Gary Trust already wrote an article about the possibility that it will dethrone "Despacito".

Apparently, the guys from Right Said Fred are credited as co-writers on the song. Honestly, that explains a lot.

They were credited because the chorus sounds like "I'm Too Sexy".

Jesus H. Fucking Christ.

LWYMMD didn't dethrone Descapito: it stamped it into the DUST. (with a lyric video too) https://atrl.net/forums/topic/65980-taylor-dethroned-despacito-on-youtube/

The song is definitely in guilty pleasure territory for me, but their is nothing guilty about my love for that music video, damn.

"Despacito" ties "One Sweet Day" for most weeks at #1 and "Shape of You" has now surpassed "How Do I Live" and "Closer" for most weeks in the Top 10.

Also, Yo Gotti enters the Top 10.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (September 9, 2017)
1. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber – "Despacito" (16th week at #1)
2. DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller – "Wild Thoughts"
3. Cardi B – "Bodak Yellow"
4. Imagine Dragons – "Believer"
5. Charlie Puth – "Attention"
6. French Montana featuring Swae Lee – "Unforgettable"
7. Shawn Mendes – "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"
8. Bruno Mars – "That's What I Like"
9. Ed Sheeran – "Shape of You"
10. Yo Gotti and Mike Will Made-It featuring Nicki Minaj – "Rake It Up" (new entry)

Songs outside the Top 10 (according to the Top 10 reveal livestream and Gary Trust's tweets):
11. Liam Payne featuring Quavo – "Strip That Down"
12. 21 Savage – "Bank Account"
14. Niall Horan – "Slow Hands"
18. Demi Lovato – "Sorry Not Sorry"
20. Justin Bieber and BloodPop – "Friends" (debut)
22. Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, and Big Sean – "Feels"
23. Portugal. The Man – "Feel It Still"
28. Kesha – "Praying"
29. Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid – "1-800-273-8255"
39. Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato – "No Promises"
42. Bruno Mars – "Versace on the Floor"
52. Marshmello featuring Khalid – "Silence"
54. Blackbear – "do re mi"
55. Selena Gomez featuring Gucci Mane – "Fetish"
74. Dua Lipa – "New Rules"
85. The Revivalists – "Wish I Knew You"
94. Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug – "Havana" (reentry)

edited 29th Aug '17 8:27:13 AM by TheEmperah

Any word on "Look What You Made Me Do"'s position this week?

If not, then it must be heading for a #1 debut next week instead of a climb to the top from some other random position.

In the Facebook livestream I linked above, they mentioned that Billboard will have an article coming later about whether or not it debuts this week and its chances of being #1 next week.

It could debut this week from only a few days on airplay. It's worth keeping in mind that the tracking period for sales and streaming (which is from Friday to Thursday) is different from the tracking period for airplay (Monday to Sunday), so if it debuts this week, it's because of the airplay it got from Friday to Sunday.

As for whether or not it'll be #1 next week, it's pretty much a lock at this point. I don't think any song is gonna beat its great sales and streaming for this week at least.

edited 28th Aug '17 12:38:36 PM by TheEmperah

Wait what the fuck? Did I miss something? How did Yo Gottis Rake it Up enter the top 10? I was expecting Bank Account or Strip that Down to enter the top 10.

So basically Despacito won't beat the record?

For Rake it Up, the music video came out recently, so that's the likely reason.

As for Despacito, it probably won't beat the record for consecutive weeks, no, though there's still technically the possibility of it setting the record for most total weeks if LWYMMD somehow drops (which, let's be honest, probably won't happen, it's a beast).

"Shake It Off" fell from #1 for eight weeks before reclaiming the top spot, so it's by no means impossible.

Taylor Swift debuts at #77.

I mean, the video's positively batshit. It seems to be a result of a whiteboard brainstorming where everyone would shout out things that they thought of when they heard the word "Expensive", went through the entire 100-item list, and then decided to put them all in a blender.

And of course there absolutely must be an unfunny skit at the end of the music video. Well, at least it's not in the middle of the video.

@taylor video:

So what, is this some Rihanna-esque Start of Darkness we're seeing?

Also I'm fairly certain the video is supposed to be referencing her past videos for whatever reason.

For a second there, I thought you were uploading an official teaser for her next music videos. But I guessed she moved on from the Polaroid era.
The whole MV is basically a Reference Overdosed to all the drama in her life. Sums up by this post on Reddit. Which isn't actually bad as I do enjoy the meta-satirical take.

Welp. Taylor Swift is #1. Also, Logic and Liam Payne enter the Top 10.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (September 16, 2017)
1. Taylor Swift – "Look What You Made Me Do" (1st week at #1; new entry)
2. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber – "Despacito"
3. Cardi B – "Bodak Yellow"
4. DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller – "Wild Thoughts"
5. Charlie Puth – "Attention"
6. Imagine Dragons – "Believer"
7. French Montana featuring Swae Lee – "Unforgettable"
8. Shawn Mendes – "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"
9. Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid – "1-800-273-8255" (new entry)
10. Liam Payne featuring Quavo – "Strip That Down" (new entry)

Songs outside the Top 10 (according to the Top 10 countdown livestream and Gary Trust's tweets):
13. Yo Gotti and Mike Will Made-It featuring Nicki Minaj – "Rake It Up"
15. Niall Horan – "Slow Hands"
18. Demi Lovato – "Sorry Not Sorry"
20. Portugal. The Man – "Feel It Still"
27. Kesha – "Praying"
47. Katy Perry featuring Nicki Minaj – "Swish Swish" (reentry)
58. Selena Gomez featuring Gucci Mane – "Fetish"
83. Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug – "Havana"
97. Demi Lovato – "Tell Me You Love Me" (debut)

edited 5th Sep '17 11:05:47 AM by TheEmperah

Taylor Swift stays at #1 and gets a Top 5 debut with a promotional single. Also, Logic moves to the Top 5.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (September 23, 2017)
1. Taylor Swift – "Look What You Made Me Do" (2nd week at #1)
2. Cardi B – "Bodak Yellow"
3. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber – "Despacito"
4. Taylor Swift – "...Ready for It?" (new entry; debut)
5. Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid – "1-800-273-8255"
6. DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller – "Wild Thoughts"
7. Charlie Puth – "Attention"
8. Imagine Dragons – "Believer"
9. French Montana featuring Swae Lee – "Unforgettable"
10. Shawn Mendes – "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"'

Songs outside the Top 10 (according to the Top 10 countdown livestream and Gary Trust's tweets):
13. Demi Lovato – "Sorry Not Sorry"
14. Liam Payne featuring Quavo – "Strip That Down"
15. Niall Horan – "Slow Hands"
18. Portugal. The Man – "Feel It Still"
27. Maroon 5 featuring SZA – "What Lovers Do"
37. SZA featuring Travis Scott – "Love Galore"
45. Imagine Dragons – "Thunder"
48. Luke Combs – "When It Rains It Pours"
50. Blackbear – "do re mi"
73. Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug – "Havana"
86. Lanco – "Greatest Love Story" (debut)
100. DeJ Loaf – "No Fear" (debut)

edited 11th Sep '17 12:01:47 PM by TheEmperah

Taylor Swift remains at #1, Logic enters the Top 3, and Sam Smith debuts in the Top 5.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (September 30, 2017)
1. Taylor Swift – "Look What You Made Me Do" (3rd week at #1)
2. Cardi B – "Bodak Yellow"
3. Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid – "1-800-273-8255"
4. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber – "Despacito"
5. Sam Smith – "Too Good at Goodbyes" (new entry; debut)
6. DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller – "Wild Thoughts"
7. French Montana featuring Swae Lee – "Unforgettable"
8. Charlie Puth – "Attention"
9. Imagine Dragons – "Believer"
10. Shawn Mendes – "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"

Songs outside the Top 10 (according to the Top 10 countdown livestream, the Billboard article, and Gary Trust's tweets):
11. Niall Horan – "Slow Hands"
13. Demi Lovato – "Sorry Not Sorry"
14. Portugal. The Man – "Feel It Still"
19. J Balvin and Willy William – "Mi Gente"
21. Taylor Swift – "...Ready for It?"
25. Kesha – "Praying"
44. Zayn featuring Sia – "Dusk Till Dawn" (debut)
56. Dua Lipa – "New Rules"
62. Kelly Clarkson – "Love So Soft" (debut)
64. Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug – "Havana"
73. Blake Shelton – "I'll Name the Dogs" (debut)
99. Hailee Steinfeld and Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt – "Let Me Go" (debut)

edited 18th Sep '17 12:01:50 PM by TheEmperah

In other news, "Despacito" is the song of the summer, followed by "That's What I Like".

In other other news…

edited 20th Sep '17 5:00:39 AM by Spinosegnosaurus77

Cardi B is #1, making her the first solo female rapper to ever top the chart since Lauryn Hill with "Doo Wop (That Thing)" back in 1998.

Also, Post Malone debuts at #2, Yo Gotti reenters the Top 10, and Portugal. The Man enters the Top 10 for the first time.

Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 (October 7, 2017)
1. Cardi B – "Bodak Yellow" (1st week at #1)
2. Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – "Rockstar" (new entry; debut)
3. Taylor Swift – "Look What You Made Me Do"
4. Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid – "1-800-273-8255"
5. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber – "Despacito"
6. French Montana featuring Swae Lee – "Unforgettable"
7. Imagine Dragons – "Believer"
8. Yo Gotti featuring Nicki Minaj – "Rake It Up" (reentry)
9. Charlie Puth – "Attention"
10. Portugal. The Man – "Feel It Still" (new entry)

Songs outside the Top 10 (according to the Top 10 countdown livestream, Gary Trust's tweets, and Billboard's article on the K-pop boy band BTS's recent chart successes):
11. Niall Horan – "Slow Hands"
12. DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller – "Wild Thoughts"
15. Demi Lovato – "Sorry Not Sorry"
19. J Balvin and Willy William – "Mi Gente"
22. Gucci Mane featuring Migos – "I Get the Bag"
26. Pink – "What About Us"
34. Taylor Swift – "...Ready for It?"
50. XXXTentacion – "Jocelyn Flores"
64. Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug – "Havana"
85. BTS – "DNA" (debut)
92. Lorde featuring Khalid, Post Malone, and SZA – "Homemade Dynamite" (debut)
100. Metro Boomin featuring Offset and Drake – "No Complaints"

edited 25th Sep '17 1:29:29 PM by TheEmperah

Man, not even Nicki could do that. Good for her.

Cool, a new number one, and Rockstar debuts right below it. Rockstar's a bit of a grower for me, I like it.

Also, have to congratulate BTS on making the Hot 100 for the first time, DNA's a pleasant enough song. Don't see it getting much bigger, but it's nice to see it around.