Drake Archives - toppoptoday.com toppoptoday.com Thu, 19 Oct 2023 07:04:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://toppoptoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon_new_blue-32x32.png Drake Archives - toppoptoday.com 32 32 All the Billboard Milestones Drake Set With “For All the Dogs” https://toppoptoday.com/all-the-billboard-milestones-drake-set-with-for-all-the-dogs/ Sat, 21 Oct 2023 08:34:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=49360 Drake at the Billboard Music Awards Show in 2019After a lot of anticipation, Drake’s latest studio album For All the Dogs finally hit the shelves this month, and it made quite a splash on the charts around the world. Drake topped both the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts in the US this week, and here are all the major milestones he reached […]

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After a lot of anticipation, Drake’s latest studio album For All the Dogs finally hit the shelves this month, and it made quite a splash on the charts around the world. Drake topped both the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts in the US this week, and here are all the major milestones he reached along the way.

Billboard 200

For All the Dogs debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart with 402,000 album-equivalent units earned, becoming Drake’s 13th No. 1 album to do so. This is quite an achievement since the Canadian rapper managed to break a tie with Taylor Swift to have the third-most No. 1s on the Billboard 200, behind The Beatles with 19 and Jay-Z with 14 No. 1 albums.

Billboard Hot 100

For All the Dogs made an even bigger impact on the Billboard Hot 100, with all of its 23 tracks debuting on the chart. By doing so, they brought Drake’s total to 320 entries, making him the first artist to ever chart over 300 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.

“First Person Shooter” ft. J. Cole debuted atop the chart, becoming Drake’s 13th Hot 100 leader. Drake tied Michael Jackson for most No. 1 hits among solo males, but he’s still behind Rihanna (14), Mariah Carey (19), and The Beatles (20).

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5 Brand-New Albums We’ll Be Hearing Everywhere This October https://toppoptoday.com/5-brand-new-albums-well-be-hearing-everywhere-this-october/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=49294 Drake at the Billboard Music Awards Show in 2019October is finally here and it’s shaping up to be an amazing month for the music lovers everywhere! Whether you enjoy pop and hip-hop or good old-fashioned rock’n’roll, you’ll probably find some amazing new music to listen to on our list of the most anticipated new albums coming out this month. Drake – For All […]

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October is finally here and it’s shaping up to be an amazing month for the music lovers everywhere! Whether you enjoy pop and hip-hop or good old-fashioned rock’n’roll, you’ll probably find some amazing new music to listen to on our list of the most anticipated new albums coming out this month.

Drake – For All the Dogs (October 8)

Drake created a lot of buzz for his new album with the chart-topping viral hit “Slime You Out” ft. SZA, and it’s safe to assume he’s got another No. 1 record on his hands.

Tomorrow X Together – The Name Chapter: Freefall (October 13)

After kicking the year off with their chart-topping EP The Name Chapter: Temptation, the K-pop bad Tomorrow X Together will continue their world domination with The Name Chapter: Freefall.

Troye Sivan – Something to Give Each Other (October 13)

After five years in the making, Troye Sivan’s third studio album is just around the corner and he’s given us the taste of things to come with catchy bops “Rush” and “Got Me Started”.

The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds (October 20)

It took almost two decades for The Rolling Stones to announce an album of new material Hackney Diamonds. Judging by the first two singles “Angry” and “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” ft. Lady Gaga, it was worth waiting for!

Taylor Swift – 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (October 27)

Taylor Swift’ seminal album 1989 produced some of her biggest hits to date, and its re-recorded version is just around the corner—with five brand-new “from the vault” tracks.

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The World’s Leading Recording Artists Are Speaking Against AI-Generated Music https://toppoptoday.com/the-worlds-leading-recording-artists-are-speaking-against-ai-generated-music/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:22:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=49034 Drake at the Billboard Music Awards Show in 2019AI-generated music is experiencing a huge boom these days, but not everyone seems to be a fan. From Drake to John Legend, several acclaimed artists spoke against the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry. Drake Several AI-generated Drake collaborations went viral in recent months, including a fake duet with The Weeknd “Heart On […]

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AI-generated music is experiencing a huge boom these days, but not everyone seems to be a fan. From Drake to John Legend, several acclaimed artists spoke against the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry.

Drake

Several AI-generated Drake collaborations went viral in recent months, including a fake duet with The Weeknd “Heart On My Sleeve”. The Canadian rapper openly spoke against this trend, describing his fake collaboration with Ice Space as “the last straw”.

Ice Cube

Ice Cube isn’t a huge fan of AI-generated songs, and he even went so far as to say it’s “demonic” to have someone take your original voice and manipulate it without having to pay.

John Legend

John Legend didn’t criticize AI-generated music as harshly as some other artists, but he believes it should be regulated because artists should have control over how their voices are used in the world.

Sting

Sting recently told BBC that “the building blocks of music belong to us, to human beings”, adding that he anticipates musicians will face a battle against AI in upcoming years.

The Recording Academy

The Recording Academy is also taking a firm stance against AI, introducing the rule that says that “only human creators are eligible to be submitted for consideration for, nominated for, or win a Grammy Award” at the upcoming ceremony.

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Surprise Albums are Taking the World By Storm This Summer https://toppoptoday.com/surprise-albums-are-taking-the-world-by-storm-this-summer/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=48623 2021 Grammy's Best New Artist of the Year Megan Thee Stallion.Summer is the most carefree season of all, and some of our favorite artists were carried away by its spontaneous nature. Several surprise albums hit the shelves this summer, and here are three that we’ve been listening to on repeat. Megan Thee Stallion – Traumazine Megan Thee Stallion knocks us off our feet every time […]

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Summer is the most carefree season of all, and some of our favorite artists were carried away by its spontaneous nature. Several surprise albums hit the shelves this summer, and here are three that we’ve been listening to on repeat.

Megan Thee Stallion – Traumazine

Megan Thee Stallion knocks us off our feet every time she shares new music with the world and she took things to a whole new level with Traumazine. Her most personal album to date allowed her to take control of her own narrative, look back at some of her darkest moments, and turn them into something extraordinary.

Drake – Honestly, Nevermind

Drake welcomed summer with a surprise release of his latest studio effort Honestly, Nevermind. Unlike most artists, he never had to spend months teasing his new music, and his latest record easily topped the charts and broke several streaming records for a dance album since that happens to be the genre that he explored this time around.

Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti

Un Verano Sin Ti was technically released back in spring, but that didn’t stop it from becoming one of the defining albums of summer 2022. It spent seven weeks at No. 1 and extended its reign throughout the summer, giving us such bangers as “Moscow Mule” and “Tití Me Preguntó”.

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Top 5 Albums That We Couldn’t Stop Listening To in 2021 https://toppoptoday.com/top-5-albums-that-we-couldnt-stop-listening-to-in-2021/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:16:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=48069 Olivia Rodrigo at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2021.This year has been full of amazing music and picking the top ones is challenging. But some artists have really brought their A-game in 2021 and these are the top five albums of the year. Did your favorites make the list? Olivia Rodrigo – Sour Olivia Rodrigo is definitely the biggest rising star of 2021, […]

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This year has been full of amazing music and picking the top ones is challenging. But some artists have really brought their A-game in 2021 and these are the top five albums of the year. Did your favorites make the list?

Olivia Rodrigo – Sour

Olivia Rodrigo is definitely the biggest rising star of 2021, and she knocked it out of the park with her debut album Sour, which produced No. 1 hits “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U”.

Adele – 30

It’s been over five years since Adele released a new album, but 30 was worth the wait. It became the highest-selling album of 2021 only a few weeks after its release and its lead single “Easy on Me” is still leading the charts around the world.

Drake – Certified Lover Boy

Drake never struggled to top the charts with his new album, and he exceeded our wildest expectations with Certified Lover Boy. In addition to spending five weeks at No. 1, this LP set the all-time record for the most top-ten singles from one album.

Lil Nas X – Montero

Lil Nas X’s debut album Montero never even hit No. 1, but that didn’t stop it from being one of the most talked-about LPs of 2021 and producing two No. 1 hits—”Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” ft. Jack Harlow.

Doja Cat – Planet Her

Speaking of albums that never hit No. 1, but still managed to become one of the biggest cultural milestones of 2021, Doja Cat’s Planet Her also falls under that category.

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Epic Collaborations Are Ruling the Charts This Fall https://toppoptoday.com/epic-collaborations-are-ruling-the-charts-this-fall/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:29:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=44541 The Kid LAROI at Reading Festival in August 2021.If you take a closer look at all the songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this fall, you’ll notice a familiar pattern. All the tracks that reached no. 1 in the past few weeks saw two or more artists joining forces, and that’s the case with these three chart-topping singles. “Stay” – The […]

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If you take a closer look at all the songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this fall, you’ll notice a familiar pattern. All the tracks that reached no. 1 in the past few weeks saw two or more artists joining forces, and that’s the case with these three chart-topping singles.

“Stay” – The Kid Laroi ft. Justin Bieber

If we had to pick a single song that’s been dominating Billboard Hot 100 in the past few months, it would definitely be this one. The Kid Laroi’s collaboration with his idol Justin Bieber managed to stay on top for seven weeks, becoming one of the longest-running no. 1 singles of the year.

“Industry Baby” – Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow

“Industry Baby” debuted at no. 2 when it originally came out back in July, and its climb to the top was a joy to watch. Its surge to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 was pushed by the release of two new versions, one with an alternative digital single cover and an extended mix.

“Way 2 Sexy”  – Drake ft. Future and Young Thug

Drake broke the record for the highest number of top-10 singles from one album making it to the Billboard Hot 100, but only one could reach the top. “Way 2 Sexy” put his new LP Certified Lover Boy on the map, and it became his latest collaboration to hit no. 1.

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Only Four Songs Made It Atop the Billboard Hot 100 This Summer https://toppoptoday.com/only-four-songs-made-it-atop-the-billboard-hot-100-this-summer/ Sun, 26 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=39582 BTS at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.Summer usually gives us countless songs that make it atop the Billboard Hot 100. Our favorite artists surprised us with many catchy tracks this time around, but not many managed to reach no. 1. Only four songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this summer, so what is the secret behind their success? BTS – […]

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Summer usually gives us countless songs that make it atop the Billboard Hot 100. Our favorite artists surprised us with many catchy tracks this time around, but not many managed to reach no. 1. Only four songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this summer, so what is the secret behind their success?

BTS – “Butter”

Summer kicked off with “Butter” at no. 1, and it’s not difficult to see why. BTS has the most passionate fan base on the pop scene, and their summer anthem is so catchy that you don’t have to be a K-pop fan to love it.

BTS – “Permission to Dance”

“Permission to Dance” spent only a week atop the Billboard Hot 100, as a result of fans’ streaming efforts. Following its no. 1 debut, BTS returned to no. 1 with “Butter”.

The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – “Stay”

If we had to pick a defining summer hit of 2021, it would definitely be “Stay”. The collaboration between Justin Bieber and the rising star Kid Laroi spent five weeks on top and it’s highly likely it will stay there for a few more.

Drake ft. Future and Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

Drake created quite a commotion with his latest album Certified Lover Boy, and seeing it produce a no. 1 hit wasn’t a shocker. “Way 2 Sexy” stayed at the top spot for its debut week alone, before being replaced by “Stay”.

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Drake Broke Several Major Records with “Certified Lover Boy” https://toppoptoday.com/drake-broke-several-major-records-with-certified-lover-boy/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=38387 Drake in concert in 2018.Drake has a habit of setting new records every time he shares a new album with the world, and he did it once again with Certified Lover Boy. This album became a true viral sensation right after hitting the shelves on September 3rd, and here are several major records it broke since its release. Streaming […]

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Drake has a habit of setting new records every time he shares a new album with the world, and he did it once again with Certified Lover Boy. This album became a true viral sensation right after hitting the shelves on September 3rd, and here are several major records it broke since its release.

Streaming Records

Even before it made it to the Billboard charts, Certified Lover Boy became a huge hit on streaming platforms. It set new Apple Music and Spotify records for the largest streaming debut within a single day, breaking the record previously held by Drake’s own album Scorpion.

Billboard 200

Certified Lover Boy easily debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, becoming Drake’s tenth album to do so. This makes Drake only one of eight artists to top this chart ten or more times. Certified Lover Boy also had the biggest debut of 2021, and the biggest opening week since Taylor Swift’s Folklore in 2020.

Billboard Hot 100

Songs from Certified Lover Boy also made a huge splash on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Drake became the first and only artist since The Beatles to dominate the entire top five in a single week. He’s also the only person to claim as many as nine(!!) of the top ten positions on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single frame, leading the way with “Way 2 Sexy” featuring Future and Young Thug at no. 1.

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Migos’ Latest Album “Culture III” Features Some Epic Collaborations https://toppoptoday.com/migos-latest-album-culture-iii-features-some-epic-collaborations/ Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=22319 Migos—Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo—in concert in 2018.Migos dropped their latest album Culture III and gave us what we’ve come to expect from them—countless epic collaborations. They joined forces with an impressive list of fellow music stars, and here are some of their best celebrations from the final chapter of the Culture trilogy. “Need It” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again “Need It” […]

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Migos dropped their latest album Culture III and gave us what we’ve come to expect from them—countless epic collaborations. They joined forces with an impressive list of fellow music stars, and here are some of their best celebrations from the final chapter of the Culture trilogy.

“Need It” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again

“Need It” was released as the lead single from Culture III, and it’s proven to be quite a hit for everyone involved.

“Antisocial” ft. Juice Wrld

Migos had the honor to collaborate with the late rapper Juice Wrld before his passing, and their partnership resulted in one of the best songs from Culture III.

“Malibu” ft. Polo G

Polo G is one of the biggest rising hip-hop stars working today, and Migos made a smart choice to ask him to hop on one of the tracks from their latest album.

“Having Our Way” ft. Drake

We can always count on Drake to give us an instant hit each time he joins forces with other artists and his latest team-up with Migos didn’t disappoint.

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Cameo-Filled Music Videos Have Been Ruling the World in 2020 https://toppoptoday.com/cameo-filled-music-videos-have-been-ruling-the-world-in-2020/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:59 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=8116 One of the easiest ways to create a lot of buzz for your music video is having a couple of celebrities make a surprise appearance. Many of our favorite artists embraced this strategy in 2020 and gave us amazing cameo-filled videos along the way. Here are some of the best of 2020. Katy Perry – […]

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One of the easiest ways to create a lot of buzz for your music video is having a couple of celebrities make a surprise appearance. Many of our favorite artists embraced this strategy in 2020 and gave us amazing cameo-filled videos along the way. Here are some of the best of 2020.

Katy Perry – “Not the End of the World”

Katy Perry is the latest artist to give us a music video starring an A-list star. Her lookalike Zooey Deschanel takes the lead in this hilarious video that shows her being abducted by aliens and saving the Earth from destruction.

Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”

If we had to pick the most talked-about star-studded music video of 2020, it would definitely be “WAP”. It featured appearances from Normani, Rosalía, Mulatto, Sukihana, Rubi Rose, and a short cameo from Kylie Jenner that left people both excited and confused.

Megan Thee Stallion – “Body”

Stallion gave us another star-studded music video with “Body”, with cameo appearances from Taraji P. Henson, Blac Chyna, Jordyn Woods, Maliibu Miitch, and more.

DJ Khaled ft. Drake – “Popstar”

DJ Khaled and Drake gave us one of their biggest hits of 2020 with “Popstar”, but it was Justin Bieber’s surprise appearance that got everyone talking about this music video.

Beyoncé – “Brown Skin Girl”

Beyoncé never had any trouble convincing her A-list friends to appear in her videos, and this one featured appearances from Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong’o, Kelly Rowland, and her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter.

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After a lot of anticipation, Drake’s latest studio album For All the Dogs finally hit the shelves this month, and it made quite a splash on the charts around the world. Drake topped both the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts in the US this week, and here are all the major milestones he reached along the way.

Billboard 200

For All the Dogs debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart with 402,000 album-equivalent units earned, becoming Drake’s 13th No. 1 album to do so. This is quite an achievement since the Canadian rapper managed to break a tie with Taylor Swift to have the third-most No. 1s on the Billboard 200, behind The Beatles with 19 and Jay-Z with 14 No. 1 albums.

Billboard Hot 100

For All the Dogs made an even bigger impact on the Billboard Hot 100, with all of its 23 tracks debuting on the chart. By doing so, they brought Drake’s total to 320 entries, making him the first artist to ever chart over 300 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.

“First Person Shooter” ft. J. Cole debuted atop the chart, becoming Drake’s 13th Hot 100 leader. Drake tied Michael Jackson for most No. 1 hits among solo males, but he’s still behind Rihanna (14), Mariah Carey (19), and The Beatles (20).

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5 Brand-New Albums We’ll Be Hearing Everywhere This October https://toppoptoday.com/5-brand-new-albums-well-be-hearing-everywhere-this-october/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=49294 Drake at the Billboard Music Awards Show in 2019October is finally here and it’s shaping up to be an amazing month for the music lovers everywhere! Whether you enjoy pop and hip-hop or good old-fashioned rock’n’roll, you’ll probably find some amazing new music to listen to on our list of the most anticipated new albums coming out this month. Drake – For All […]

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October is finally here and it’s shaping up to be an amazing month for the music lovers everywhere! Whether you enjoy pop and hip-hop or good old-fashioned rock’n’roll, you’ll probably find some amazing new music to listen to on our list of the most anticipated new albums coming out this month.

Drake – For All the Dogs (October 8)

Drake created a lot of buzz for his new album with the chart-topping viral hit “Slime You Out” ft. SZA, and it’s safe to assume he’s got another No. 1 record on his hands.

Tomorrow X Together – The Name Chapter: Freefall (October 13)

After kicking the year off with their chart-topping EP The Name Chapter: Temptation, the K-pop bad Tomorrow X Together will continue their world domination with The Name Chapter: Freefall.

Troye Sivan – Something to Give Each Other (October 13)

After five years in the making, Troye Sivan’s third studio album is just around the corner and he’s given us the taste of things to come with catchy bops “Rush” and “Got Me Started”.

The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds (October 20)

It took almost two decades for The Rolling Stones to announce an album of new material Hackney Diamonds. Judging by the first two singles “Angry” and “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” ft. Lady Gaga, it was worth waiting for!

Taylor Swift – 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (October 27)

Taylor Swift’ seminal album 1989 produced some of her biggest hits to date, and its re-recorded version is just around the corner—with five brand-new “from the vault” tracks.

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The World’s Leading Recording Artists Are Speaking Against AI-Generated Music https://toppoptoday.com/the-worlds-leading-recording-artists-are-speaking-against-ai-generated-music/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:22:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=49034 Drake at the Billboard Music Awards Show in 2019AI-generated music is experiencing a huge boom these days, but not everyone seems to be a fan. From Drake to John Legend, several acclaimed artists spoke against the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry. Drake Several AI-generated Drake collaborations went viral in recent months, including a fake duet with The Weeknd “Heart On […]

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AI-generated music is experiencing a huge boom these days, but not everyone seems to be a fan. From Drake to John Legend, several acclaimed artists spoke against the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry.

Drake

Several AI-generated Drake collaborations went viral in recent months, including a fake duet with The Weeknd “Heart On My Sleeve”. The Canadian rapper openly spoke against this trend, describing his fake collaboration with Ice Space as “the last straw”.

Ice Cube

Ice Cube isn’t a huge fan of AI-generated songs, and he even went so far as to say it’s “demonic” to have someone take your original voice and manipulate it without having to pay.

John Legend

John Legend didn’t criticize AI-generated music as harshly as some other artists, but he believes it should be regulated because artists should have control over how their voices are used in the world.

Sting

Sting recently told BBC that “the building blocks of music belong to us, to human beings”, adding that he anticipates musicians will face a battle against AI in upcoming years.

The Recording Academy

The Recording Academy is also taking a firm stance against AI, introducing the rule that says that “only human creators are eligible to be submitted for consideration for, nominated for, or win a Grammy Award” at the upcoming ceremony.

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Surprise Albums are Taking the World By Storm This Summer https://toppoptoday.com/surprise-albums-are-taking-the-world-by-storm-this-summer/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 08:16:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=48623 2021 Grammy's Best New Artist of the Year Megan Thee Stallion.Summer is the most carefree season of all, and some of our favorite artists were carried away by its spontaneous nature. Several surprise albums hit the shelves this summer, and here are three that we’ve been listening to on repeat. Megan Thee Stallion – Traumazine Megan Thee Stallion knocks us off our feet every time […]

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Summer is the most carefree season of all, and some of our favorite artists were carried away by its spontaneous nature. Several surprise albums hit the shelves this summer, and here are three that we’ve been listening to on repeat.

Megan Thee Stallion – Traumazine

Megan Thee Stallion knocks us off our feet every time she shares new music with the world and she took things to a whole new level with Traumazine. Her most personal album to date allowed her to take control of her own narrative, look back at some of her darkest moments, and turn them into something extraordinary.

Drake – Honestly, Nevermind

Drake welcomed summer with a surprise release of his latest studio effort Honestly, Nevermind. Unlike most artists, he never had to spend months teasing his new music, and his latest record easily topped the charts and broke several streaming records for a dance album since that happens to be the genre that he explored this time around.

Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti

Un Verano Sin Ti was technically released back in spring, but that didn’t stop it from becoming one of the defining albums of summer 2022. It spent seven weeks at No. 1 and extended its reign throughout the summer, giving us such bangers as “Moscow Mule” and “Tití Me Preguntó”.

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Top 5 Albums That We Couldn’t Stop Listening To in 2021 https://toppoptoday.com/top-5-albums-that-we-couldnt-stop-listening-to-in-2021/ Thu, 30 Dec 2021 12:16:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=48069 Olivia Rodrigo at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2021.This year has been full of amazing music and picking the top ones is challenging. But some artists have really brought their A-game in 2021 and these are the top five albums of the year. Did your favorites make the list? Olivia Rodrigo – Sour Olivia Rodrigo is definitely the biggest rising star of 2021, […]

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This year has been full of amazing music and picking the top ones is challenging. But some artists have really brought their A-game in 2021 and these are the top five albums of the year. Did your favorites make the list?

Olivia Rodrigo – Sour

Olivia Rodrigo is definitely the biggest rising star of 2021, and she knocked it out of the park with her debut album Sour, which produced No. 1 hits “Drivers License” and “Good 4 U”.

Adele – 30

It’s been over five years since Adele released a new album, but 30 was worth the wait. It became the highest-selling album of 2021 only a few weeks after its release and its lead single “Easy on Me” is still leading the charts around the world.

Drake – Certified Lover Boy

Drake never struggled to top the charts with his new album, and he exceeded our wildest expectations with Certified Lover Boy. In addition to spending five weeks at No. 1, this LP set the all-time record for the most top-ten singles from one album.

Lil Nas X – Montero

Lil Nas X’s debut album Montero never even hit No. 1, but that didn’t stop it from being one of the most talked-about LPs of 2021 and producing two No. 1 hits—”Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” ft. Jack Harlow.

Doja Cat – Planet Her

Speaking of albums that never hit No. 1, but still managed to become one of the biggest cultural milestones of 2021, Doja Cat’s Planet Her also falls under that category.

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Epic Collaborations Are Ruling the Charts This Fall https://toppoptoday.com/epic-collaborations-are-ruling-the-charts-this-fall/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:29:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=44541 The Kid LAROI at Reading Festival in August 2021.If you take a closer look at all the songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this fall, you’ll notice a familiar pattern. All the tracks that reached no. 1 in the past few weeks saw two or more artists joining forces, and that’s the case with these three chart-topping singles. “Stay” – The […]

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If you take a closer look at all the songs that topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this fall, you’ll notice a familiar pattern. All the tracks that reached no. 1 in the past few weeks saw two or more artists joining forces, and that’s the case with these three chart-topping singles.

“Stay” – The Kid Laroi ft. Justin Bieber

If we had to pick a single song that’s been dominating Billboard Hot 100 in the past few months, it would definitely be this one. The Kid Laroi’s collaboration with his idol Justin Bieber managed to stay on top for seven weeks, becoming one of the longest-running no. 1 singles of the year.

“Industry Baby” – Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow

“Industry Baby” debuted at no. 2 when it originally came out back in July, and its climb to the top was a joy to watch. Its surge to no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 was pushed by the release of two new versions, one with an alternative digital single cover and an extended mix.

“Way 2 Sexy”  – Drake ft. Future and Young Thug

Drake broke the record for the highest number of top-10 singles from one album making it to the Billboard Hot 100, but only one could reach the top. “Way 2 Sexy” put his new LP Certified Lover Boy on the map, and it became his latest collaboration to hit no. 1.

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Only Four Songs Made It Atop the Billboard Hot 100 This Summer https://toppoptoday.com/only-four-songs-made-it-atop-the-billboard-hot-100-this-summer/ Sun, 26 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=39582 BTS at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.Summer usually gives us countless songs that make it atop the Billboard Hot 100. Our favorite artists surprised us with many catchy tracks this time around, but not many managed to reach no. 1. Only four songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this summer, so what is the secret behind their success? BTS – […]

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Summer usually gives us countless songs that make it atop the Billboard Hot 100. Our favorite artists surprised us with many catchy tracks this time around, but not many managed to reach no. 1. Only four songs topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart this summer, so what is the secret behind their success?

BTS – “Butter”

Summer kicked off with “Butter” at no. 1, and it’s not difficult to see why. BTS has the most passionate fan base on the pop scene, and their summer anthem is so catchy that you don’t have to be a K-pop fan to love it.

BTS – “Permission to Dance”

“Permission to Dance” spent only a week atop the Billboard Hot 100, as a result of fans’ streaming efforts. Following its no. 1 debut, BTS returned to no. 1 with “Butter”.

The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – “Stay”

If we had to pick a defining summer hit of 2021, it would definitely be “Stay”. The collaboration between Justin Bieber and the rising star Kid Laroi spent five weeks on top and it’s highly likely it will stay there for a few more.

Drake ft. Future and Young Thug – “Way 2 Sexy”

Drake created quite a commotion with his latest album Certified Lover Boy, and seeing it produce a no. 1 hit wasn’t a shocker. “Way 2 Sexy” stayed at the top spot for its debut week alone, before being replaced by “Stay”.

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Drake Broke Several Major Records with “Certified Lover Boy” https://toppoptoday.com/drake-broke-several-major-records-with-certified-lover-boy/ Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=38387 Drake in concert in 2018.Drake has a habit of setting new records every time he shares a new album with the world, and he did it once again with Certified Lover Boy. This album became a true viral sensation right after hitting the shelves on September 3rd, and here are several major records it broke since its release. Streaming […]

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Drake has a habit of setting new records every time he shares a new album with the world, and he did it once again with Certified Lover Boy. This album became a true viral sensation right after hitting the shelves on September 3rd, and here are several major records it broke since its release.

Streaming Records

Even before it made it to the Billboard charts, Certified Lover Boy became a huge hit on streaming platforms. It set new Apple Music and Spotify records for the largest streaming debut within a single day, breaking the record previously held by Drake’s own album Scorpion.

Billboard 200

Certified Lover Boy easily debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, becoming Drake’s tenth album to do so. This makes Drake only one of eight artists to top this chart ten or more times. Certified Lover Boy also had the biggest debut of 2021, and the biggest opening week since Taylor Swift’s Folklore in 2020.

Billboard Hot 100

Songs from Certified Lover Boy also made a huge splash on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Drake became the first and only artist since The Beatles to dominate the entire top five in a single week. He’s also the only person to claim as many as nine(!!) of the top ten positions on the Billboard Hot 100 in a single frame, leading the way with “Way 2 Sexy” featuring Future and Young Thug at no. 1.

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Migos’ Latest Album “Culture III” Features Some Epic Collaborations https://toppoptoday.com/migos-latest-album-culture-iii-features-some-epic-collaborations/ Sat, 19 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=22319 Migos—Takeoff, Offset, and Quavo—in concert in 2018.Migos dropped their latest album Culture III and gave us what we’ve come to expect from them—countless epic collaborations. They joined forces with an impressive list of fellow music stars, and here are some of their best celebrations from the final chapter of the Culture trilogy. “Need It” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again “Need It” […]

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Migos dropped their latest album Culture III and gave us what we’ve come to expect from them—countless epic collaborations. They joined forces with an impressive list of fellow music stars, and here are some of their best celebrations from the final chapter of the Culture trilogy.

“Need It” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again

“Need It” was released as the lead single from Culture III, and it’s proven to be quite a hit for everyone involved.

“Antisocial” ft. Juice Wrld

Migos had the honor to collaborate with the late rapper Juice Wrld before his passing, and their partnership resulted in one of the best songs from Culture III.

“Malibu” ft. Polo G

Polo G is one of the biggest rising hip-hop stars working today, and Migos made a smart choice to ask him to hop on one of the tracks from their latest album.

“Having Our Way” ft. Drake

We can always count on Drake to give us an instant hit each time he joins forces with other artists and his latest team-up with Migos didn’t disappoint.

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Cameo-Filled Music Videos Have Been Ruling the World in 2020 https://toppoptoday.com/cameo-filled-music-videos-have-been-ruling-the-world-in-2020/ Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:59 +0000 https://toppoptoday.com/?p=8116 One of the easiest ways to create a lot of buzz for your music video is having a couple of celebrities make a surprise appearance. Many of our favorite artists embraced this strategy in 2020 and gave us amazing cameo-filled videos along the way. Here are some of the best of 2020. Katy Perry – […]

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One of the easiest ways to create a lot of buzz for your music video is having a couple of celebrities make a surprise appearance. Many of our favorite artists embraced this strategy in 2020 and gave us amazing cameo-filled videos along the way. Here are some of the best of 2020.

Katy Perry – “Not the End of the World”

Katy Perry is the latest artist to give us a music video starring an A-list star. Her lookalike Zooey Deschanel takes the lead in this hilarious video that shows her being abducted by aliens and saving the Earth from destruction.

Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion – “WAP”

If we had to pick the most talked-about star-studded music video of 2020, it would definitely be “WAP”. It featured appearances from Normani, Rosalía, Mulatto, Sukihana, Rubi Rose, and a short cameo from Kylie Jenner that left people both excited and confused.

Megan Thee Stallion – “Body”

Stallion gave us another star-studded music video with “Body”, with cameo appearances from Taraji P. Henson, Blac Chyna, Jordyn Woods, Maliibu Miitch, and more.

DJ Khaled ft. Drake – “Popstar”

DJ Khaled and Drake gave us one of their biggest hits of 2020 with “Popstar”, but it was Justin Bieber’s surprise appearance that got everyone talking about this music video.

Beyoncé – “Brown Skin Girl”

Beyoncé never had any trouble convincing her A-list friends to appear in her videos, and this one featured appearances from Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong’o, Kelly Rowland, and her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter.

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