The first full music-release week of 2025 has officially arrived, bringing with it fresh releases from Teddy Swims, Lil Baby and more hitmakers to start the new year off right. Following a dominant year in 2024 thanks to his Billboard Hot 100-topping single “Lose Control,” Swims has returned this year with a new track titled
This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music from artists including Adriel Favela & Octavio Cuadras, Kapo and Ke Personajes, to name a few. Adriel Favela and Octavio Cuadras kick off the new year with a “happy corrido.” The two música mexicana hitmakers team up for “Esquizofrénico,” which thrives
Kodak Black is worried rap fans will turn on him eventually. During a recent Instagram Live session, the Florida rapper revealed that he feels a “Hate Kodak campaign” is in his future. “One day these n—s gon’ try to do me like Drake,” he said referring to the blowback the Toronto rapper has suffered since
“Because Rihanna has remained in the public’s eye for two years, her recognition level is high,” Billboard wrote in 2007. “‘If you say her name, people know who she is,’ [radio programmer Cat] Thomas says. ‘But is she at a level where she can sell out an arena? No.’ “Pausing, he adds, ‘but that could
Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph’s “High Road” rules Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated Jan. 18) for a fourth total and consecutive week. The collaboration drew 32.2 million in audience (down 1%) Jan. 3-9, according to Luminate. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song became the first Country
Koe Wetzel and Jessie Murph’s “High Road” rules Billboard’s Country Airplay chart (dated Jan. 18) for a fourth total and consecutive week. The collaboration drew 32.2 million in audience (down 1%) Jan. 3-9, according to Luminate. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The song became the first Country
Billboard’s Friday Music Guide serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This week, Teddy Swims is
Grimes is reflecting on the state of the world amid the ongoing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, from which she and nearly 200,000 other Californians have been forced to evacuate this week. In a tweet posted Thursday (Jan. 9), the musician wrote that she thinks “the vibe is rather Biblical out here,” positing that “we
From international superstars to that Oasis reunion, it’s set to be a busy year for music lovers. Oasis Simon Emmett/Press Ask a music fan about their plans for 2025 and they’re likely to already be booked and busy. This won’t come as much of a surprise. Following the pandemic, the industry has tilted heavily towards
What sonic characteristics led to The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” claiming the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century chart? In 2021, Hit Songs Deconstructed, which provides in-depth analysis of Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits, held its Max Martin Deconstructed Masterclass, led by Hit Songs Deconstructed co-founder Dave Penn.
