#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey (1^st And Only Week At #1)

Biggest Fall Of The Week: Tie between Swan Song by Dua Lipa and Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake (–4)

Biggest Rise Of The Week: Sucker by Jonas Brothers (+16)

– To kick off the debuts for the week, we have LIVVIA, whose real name is Olivia Somerlyn, making her appearance on the countdown with Damn. I don’t really have much to say about this one. I like the guitar for the most part. I think it’s pretty good. I like her voice overall. Although she doesn’t particularly stand-out in any part of the song, she sounds good for much of the song. I do somewhat like the lyrics. Overall, it’s a nice song, though it’s not something I’ll come back to in the long run.

– Our second (and final debut of the week) comes from the return of Bebe Rexha with her latest single titled Last Hurrah. Her previous singles haven’t been to my liking, with Meant To Be being a poor attempt at pop country and I’m A Mess was just literally, a mess. As far as her new song goes, it’s a step up to her predecessors. I think the production is better and the instrumentation is solid. Her voice doesn’t sound like nails down a chalkboard. In fact, she sounds better in this one. The lyrics are well-written. This is a great song overall for Bebe Rexha. I do hope to see this one become a hit.

Best Debut Of The Week: Last Hurrah by Bebe Rexha

– As far as our two exits go, I’m a little disappointed by 8 Letters leaving. But at the same time, it’s not a shock at all considering Why Don’t We aren’t very relevant. I consider 8 Letters to be one of their better songs. Lie by NF lasted longer than I thought it would. I was getting a little sick of the song, so it’s not something I’ll be losing sleep over.

– We have a new #1 this week and of course it belongs to 7 Rings despite the song being absolute garbage. I adore Ariana Grande as an artist. But I’ve been questioning her direction since the release of Thank U, Next. This is Ariana hitting rock bottom. I hate this song with a fiery passion. But I have a feeling it’s going to be #1 for a while. I hope something is coming to replace it soon because this is not okay.

– Jumping to #4 this week is Close To Me. When the song first debuted, I didn’t envision it going this far, but I am pleased. It’s definitely a good comeback single for Ellie Goulding. She did recently release another song titled Flux, which is even better.

– Then, we have Dancing With A Stranger entering the Top 10 this week. I’m definitely cool with this. The song just keeps getting better with each listen. It’s one of the best Sam Smith has had to offer.

– Sucker having the biggest rise of the week is no surprise at all. I have a feeling the song is going to be around for a long while given that it’s doing very well elsewhere. Could this be the song that can dethrone 7 Rings like pretty soon?

Breakouts/On The Verge:

• Out Of Love by Alessia Cara
• Low Key by Ally Brooke featuring Tyga
• Hey Look Ma, I Made It by Panic! At The Disco
• Don’t Call Me Up by Mabel

0 – Garbage:
20. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
19. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake
18. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille

1 – Bad:
18. Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored by Ariana Grande
17. Wow. by Post Malone

2 – Mediocre:
None!

3 – Decent:
16. Without Me by Halsey
15. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande

4 – Good:
None!

5 – Great: 
14. Be Alright by Dean Lewis
13. Better by Khalid
12. Sucker by Jonas Brothers
11. Please Me by Cardi B featuring Bruno Mars
10. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
9. Undrunk by FLETCHER
8. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande 
7. Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max
6. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee
5. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid
4. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
3. This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini
2. Tequila by Dan + Shay
1. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani

Total Score: 78/100 = 78% (C+)

Throwback Pick Of The Week: Burnin’ Up by Jonas Brothers (2008)

Most Missed Song: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay

#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Thinkin’ ‘Bout You by Ciara

Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar (#11)

My Top 5 Picks
1. You Say by Lauren Daigle
2. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
3. Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper
4. Tequila by Dan + Shay
5. This Feeling by The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini

My Bottom 5 Picks
1. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
2. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake
3. Lucid Dreams by Juice WRLD
4. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille
5. Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored by Ariana Grande

Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
On The Loose by Niall Horan: One of the best singles off of Flicker. The groove is nice, and I like the guitar solo near the end. It’s too bad that one didn’t really take off, mainly because people were losing interest in Niall.
IDGAF by Dua Lipa: This is a solid follow-up to New Rules. I love the lyrics in this one, and vocally she sounds good in the chorus. The guitar is nice as well. One of the best off of her self-titled album.
No Excuses by Meghan Trainor: This was Meghan Trainor’s comeback single after a while. I don’t love the song lyrically, but I like the production to an extent, and Meghan doesn’t sound too bad with her voice.