1. Mine by Bazzi (#2) [+1] [1^st Week At #1]

#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Despacito by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber (1^st of 5 Weeks At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Wait by Maroon 5 (–3)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Better Now by Post Malone (+12)

New Entrants
– The return of Meghan Trainor is something that people aren’t thrilled about, but I’m not among them. I was hoping her next single, Let You Be Right, would make its debut and it did this week. I discussed this song in full detail when it debuted on the Hits 1 Weekend Countdown. This song is a step up from her predecessor No Excuses in pretty much every way. Meghan sounds amazing from start to finish in terms of her vocals. The production here has improved overall. I love the lyrics for the most part. Basically, it talks about not wanting to start a fight with someone and wanting to get along. Overall, Let You Be Right is one of the highlights from her upcoming album Treat Myself, which comes out next month. Hopefully, this song can be successful.

– We have newcomer Bryce Vine who makes his first appearance on the countdown. His debut single is named Drew Barrymore. I’m quite surprised that he chose the name of the actress for his new song. Anyway, I don’t really have too much to say about this one. Judging by the first listen, the song is okay for the most part. I’m not really big on his vocals. I do however think the production is pretty decent all around. So yeah, while not a bad song, it’s not something I’ll come back to in about a year. Maybe I’ll need to listen to the song more. My opinion may change. We’ll see.

– Last year, Kygo came out with a #1 song here on the AT40 with It Ain’t Me (with Selena Gomez). He makes his return this week with his latest called Remind Me To Forget, which features vocals from Miguel. Right off the bat, Kygo has managed to impress me again as a EDM artist in terms of the production. I do like Miguel’s vocals for the most part. I think he shines pretty much throughout the song. I don’t have too much else to say beyond that. Overall, it’s a great song.

Remind Me To Blurb
– So, we lost three really good songs this week. Familiar was not destined to last a long time here. It’s kinda sad to see one of Liam’s better songs flop. Done For Me dropped out relatively quickly after that big drop last week. It’s a shame to not see this one become successful as Charlie Puth’s two predecessors, both of which were in the Top 3. Finally, IDGAF by Dua Lipa surprisingly left from a very high position at #14. If I’m correct, this is probably the highest drop-off from the countdown ever. Dang!

– We’ve finally got a good #1 song for the first time in about two months! Mine by Bazzi has taken over the top spot this week. The song itself may be short, but there are some good things I like about. So yeah, it’s nice to see the song catch on.

– However, we have I Like Me Better continuing its slow rise in the Top 10. Who the heck is still supporting this song?! Almost everything about this is just bad all around. It needs to drop like right now.

– Girls Like You makes its inevitable entry into the Top 10. Since that one is still gaining across the board, I can tell you right now that it’s going to stay in that region for quite a long time.

– Better Now makes a big jump this week into the Top 20. I’ll admit that the song has slightly grown on me, but I’m still not necessarily a fan of Post Malone in general. I have a feeling that one is going to stick around just like his two predecessors.

Breakouts/On The Verge:

• Fake Love by BTS
• Lie by NF
• I’m A Mess by Bebe Rexha

Extras/Optional Extras:

• Talk Dirty by Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz
• Radioactive by Imagine Dragons
• Cheap Thrills by Sia featuring Sean Paul
• Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug
• Don’t by Ed Sheeran
• Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello
• Tattoo (How ‘Bout You) by In Real Life
• Stressed Out by TWENTY ØNE PILØTS
• How Long by Charlie Puth

Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Garbage:
20. I Like Me Better by Lauv
19. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
18. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
17. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello

1 – Bad:
16. Wait by Maroon 5
15. I Like It by Cardi B. featuring Bad Bunny and J. Balvin

2 – Mediocre:
14. Better Now by Post Malone

3 – Decent:
13. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B.
12. Alone by Halsey featuring Big Sean & Stefflon Don

4 – Good:
11. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes

5 – Great:
10. Nice For What by Drake
9. Sit Next To Me by Foster The People
8. Mine by Bazzi
7. Delicate by Taylor Swift
6. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani
5. Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons
4. Back To You by Selena Gomez
3. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
2. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa

Total Score: 65/100 = 65% (D)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: In The End by Linkin Park (2001)

Most Missed Song: Teenage Dream by Katy Perry

#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Jumpsuit by TWENTY ØNE PILØTS

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay (#6)

My Top 5 Picks
1. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
2. Let You Be Right by Meghan Trainor
3. Don’t Go Breaking My Heart by Backstreet Boys
4. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
5. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. I Like Me Better by Lauv
2. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
3. All Night by Big Boi
4. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
5. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Unforgettable by French Montana featuring Swae Lee: I’d say this is probably one of the few enjoyable songs of last year. Again, those who like this can explain it better. But yeah I’d say French Montana did a nice job of impressing me with this one.
1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid: This song is definitely something we can relate to. I remember the song becoming more of a presence since the passing of Linkin Park’s very own Chester Bennington. It really took off after the mesmerizing performance at the MTV Awards. Yeah, there’s plenty I like about this.