What’s up, guys? So this AT40 post came out much later than usual, in large part due to me working on the rankdown. My apologies. I have some other stuff that I need to work on as well. I do realize that I’m falling behind. Let’s just get on with it. Before we get to this week’s fresh 40, here are the songs we’re saying good-bye to this week:

• Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper (#25)
• I’m A Mess by Bebe Rexha (#32)

The Countdown:
Last Week’s #1 Song: High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
40. Delicate by Taylor Swift (#39) [–1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
39. Let You Love Me by Rita Ora (DEBUT)
38. Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max (#40) [+2]
37. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign (#35) [–2] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
36. Wake Up In The Sky by Gucci Mane featuring Bruno Mars and Kodak Black (DEBUT)
35. Mine by Bazzi (#37) [+2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
34. MIA by Bad Bunny and Drake (#38) [+4]
33. 8 Letters by Why Don’t We (#34) [+1]
32. No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande (#33) [+1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
31. Body by Loud Luxury featuring Brando (#36) [+5]
30. I Like It by Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J. Balvin (#29) [–1]
29. Be Alright by Dean Lewis (#28) [–1]
28. Back To You by Selena Gomez (#26) [–2]
27. Trust My Lonely by Alessia Cara (#27) [=]
26. Lucid Dreams by Juice WRLD (#24) [–2]
25. Tequila by Dan + Shay (#32) [+7]
24. God Is A Woman by Ariana Grande (#21) [–3] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
23. Ruin My Life by Zara Larsson (#30) [+7]
22. Lie by NF (#18) [–4]
21. Nothing Breaks Like A Heart by Mark Ronson featuring Miley Cyrus (#23) [+2]
20. Broken by lovelytheband (#17) [–3]
19. Better by Khalid (#22) [+3]
18. Taki Taki by DJ Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B (#20) [+2]
17. This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini (#19) [+2]
16. Electricity by Silk City featuring Dua Lipa (#15) [–1]
15. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake (#16) [+1]
14. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B (#14) [=] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
13. Consequences by Camila Cabello (#12) [–1]
12. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee (#13) [+1]
11. Better Now by Post Malone (#11) [=]
10. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee (#10) [=]
9. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani (#9) [=]
8. Beautiful (Remix) by Bazzi featuring Camila Cabello (#8) [=]
7. Youngblood by 5 Seconds Of Summer (#7) [=] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
6. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid (#6) [=]
5. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille (#4) [–1] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
4. Without Me by Halsey (#3) [–1]
3. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande (#5) [+2]
2. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande (#2) [=]
1. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco (#1) [=] [3^rd Week At #1]

#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug (6^th of 7 Weeks At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Lie by NF (–4)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Tie between Tequila by Dan + Shay and Ruin My Life by Zara Larsson (+7)

New Entrants:
– Our first of two debuts this week comes from Rita Ora with her latest single, in the form of Let You Love Me. I actually like Rita and it’s a shame that she’s severely underrated because she has some songs that I really like. Let You Love Me is no exception. Now, it’s not the best thing she has to offer. But it’s still a solid song all around. She sounds pretty good with her vocals. I think the production is decent and the lyrics are nicely written. Not too much else I can say about this one. It’s pretty good overall.

– Next, we have a rather interesting collaboration between three artists (Gucci Mane, Bruno Mars, and Kodak Black) in their single titled Wake Up In The Sky. This is the type of song I normally wouldn’t like given my disdain towards the rap genre when it comes to quality. But I actually find this to be pretty decent. Bruno shows that he is a good rapper. I like his verses throughout the whole song. Gucci and Kodak don’t really sound too bad here. The only thing that bothers me is some of the lyrics and the relatively underwhelming production. Overall, it’s not bad. It’s something worthwhile for the time being.

Best Debut Of The Week: Let You Love Me by Rita Ora

Let You Love Blurbs
– As far as our exits go, we sadly say good-bye to Shallow. I thought it was an amazing song from the A Star Is Born soundtrack and it deserved more success than it ultimately had. But I’m glad it was able to make the countdown, so that’s good enough. Good riddance to I’m A Mess. That one got mediocre extremely fast. Bebe Rexha can do so much better. At least this one didn’t get as big as its predecessor.

– I’m a little surprised to see Electricity still hanging on despite the fact that it pretty much died out elsewhere. I still love the song, though. But I have a feeling it won’t last much longer.

– It’s nice to see Tequila catching on with that big jump. Something tells me that it may end up having a pretty decent run much like on the Hits 1 Weekend Countdown. I’m glad Dan + Shay are getting some good recognition.

Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Garbage:
20. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake

1 – Bad:
19. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille
18. Taki Taki by Dj Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna, and Cardi B

2 – Mediocre:
None!

3 – Decent:
17. Without Me by Halsey
16. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B.
15. Broken by lovelytheband

4 – Good:
14. Better by Khalid
13. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande

5 – Great:
12. Beautiful by Bazzi featuirng Camila Cabello
11. Consequences by Camila Cabello
10. Better Now by Post Malone
9. Youngblood by 5 Seconds Of Summer
8. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
7. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani
6. Electricity by Silk City featuring Dua Lipa
5. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid
4. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande 
3. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
2. This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini

BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee

Total Score: 80/100 = 80% (B–)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: Beautiful by Christina Aguilera (2002)

Most Missed Song: Unconditionally by Katy Perry

#1 Recommendations For The American Top 40: You Say by Lauren Daigle and Miss Me More by Kelsea Ballerini

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B

My Top 5 Picks
1. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee
2. Tequila by Dan + Shay
3. This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini
4. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
5. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake
2. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
3. Lucid Dreams by Juice WRLD
4. Trust My Lonely by Alessia Cara
5. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille