Hello, fam! So, I don’t know if anybody noticed. But this week, my blog has finally passed the 200,000 Pageview mark! Once again, I would like to say thank you to those who read my blog every day! You guys are really special! And yes, I do plan on doing another pageview special soon. So be on the lookout for that. Before we get to this week’s fresh 40, here are the songs we’re saying goodbye to this week:
- You Say by Lauren Daigle (#23)
- Beautiful (Remix) by Bazzi featuring Camila Cabello (#35)
The Countdown:
Last Week’s #1 Song: Sucker by Jonas Brothers
40. Girls Like You by Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B (#39) [–1] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
39. La La Land by Bryce Vine featuring YG (DEBUT)
38. Better Now by Post Malone (#37) [–1] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
37. I Can’t Get Enough by Benny Blanco featuring Tainy, Selena Gomez, and J. Balvin (#38) [+1]
36. Woke Up Late by Drax Project featuring Hailee Steinfeld (#40) [+4]
35. Boy With Luv by BTS featuring Halsey (DEBUT)
34. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande (#33) [–1]
33. Out Of Love by Alessia Cara (#34) [+1]
32. Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani (#31) [–1] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
31. Talk by Khalid (#36) [+5]
30. Youngblood by 5 Seconds Of Summer (#29) [–1] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
29. Low Key by Ally Brooke featuring Tyga (#27) [–2]
28. I’m So Tired… by Lauv featuring Troye Sivan (#30) [+2]
27. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake (#26) [–1]
26. Hey Look Ma, I Made It by Panic! At The Disco (#28) [+2]
25. When The Party’s Over by Billie Eilish (#32) [+7]
24. Happier by Marshmello featuring BΔSTILLE (#22) [–2] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
23. Last Hurrah by Bebe Rexha (#24) [+1]
22. Thank U, Next by Ariana Grande (#19) [–3] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
21. Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper (#21) [=]
20. Cool by Jonas Brothers (#25) [+5]
19. Undrunk by FLETCHER (#16) [–3]
18. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco (#15) [–2]
17. Don’t Call Me Up by Mabel (#18) [+1]
16. Here With Me by Marshmello featuring CHVRCHES (#17) [+1]
15. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee (#12) [–3]
14. I’ve Been Waiting by Lil Peep featuring iLoveMakonnen and Fall Out Boy (#14) [=]
13. Old Town Road (Remix) by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (#20) [+7]
12. Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers featuring 5 Seconds Of Summer (#13) [+1]
11. Be Alright by Dean Lewis (#11) [=]
10. Better by Khalid (#8) [–2]
9. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid (#10) [+1] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
8. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee (#3) [–5]
7. Without Me by Halsey (#7) [=] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]
6. Wow. by Post Malone (#9) [+3]
5. Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max (#6) [+1]
4. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande (#2) [–2] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
3. Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I’m Bored by Ariana Grande (#5) [+2]
2. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani (#4) [+2]
1. Sucker by Jonas Brothers (#1) [=] [2nd Week At #1]
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey (4th And Final Week At #1)
Biggest Fall Of The Week: Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee (–5)
Biggest Rise Of The Week: Tie between When The Party’s Over by Billie Eilish and Old Town Road (Remix) by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus (+7)
New Entrants:
– We have two entrants for the week, and I can’t say I’m very pleased with them. First, we have Bryce Vine making his return with his new single titled La La Land, which features YG. Last year, Bryce Vine made his debut with Drew Barrymore, which was bland all around. His latest single isn’t any better. The production just sounds underwhelming and the beat isn’t very interesting at all. Bryce’s voice is just not good. YG didn’t add much to the song either. His verse did nothing for it. So yeah, I’m not feeling the song overall.
– Up next, we get a collaboration between K-Pop band BTS and Halsey in their new single titled Boy With Luv. I’m not really a big fan of what BTS has to offer. I just don’t really get the hype. After hearing the song in its entirety, I can say that I’m not in love with this. I think the production is okay and the beat is alright. But I’m not feeling the vocals here. They don’t really shine in any part of the song and I think the rap verse sucks. Another problem is that Halsey makes virtually no contribution to the song. She only sings in the chorus, and that’s about it. It’s possible that the song may grow on me. But right now, I’m not impressed.
Best Debut Of The Week: Boy With Luv by BTS featuring Halsey (but not by much)
Boy With Blurbs
– So we get the departure of Beautiful, which lasted quite a while on this countdown even though it virtually died down elsewhere. Bazzi just recently released his new single, so I doubt we’ve seen the last of him. We also say goodbye to You Say. I enjoyed the song even though Lauren Daigle sounds like Adele. It’ll likely make the Billboard Year-End for 2019, and I’m definitely pleased with its longevity there. That song will be missed by me.
– So…I don’t really have too much to say in the way of blurbs. However, we do have Love Lies which celebrated its one-year anniversary of being on this countdown. Congrats to Khalid and Normani!
Breakouts/On The Verge:
- All My Friends by AJ Mitchell
- ME! by Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie
- Con Calma by Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry featuring Snow
- Walk Me Home by P!NK
- So Close by NOTD, Felix Jaehn, & Captain Cuts featuring Georgia Ku
- Bad Guy by Billie Eilish
Extras/Optional Extras:
- Want To Want Me by Jason Derulo
- Please Me by Cardi B featuring Bruno Mars
- Can’t Stop The Feeling! by Justin Timberlake
- One More Night by Maroon 5
- Let Me Go by Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt
- Scars To You Beautiful by Alessia Cara
- Rather Be by Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne
- I’m The One by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper, Quavo, and Lil’ Wayne
- Stay by Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko
- In My Feelings by Drake
Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Garbage:
20. Old Town Road (Remix) by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
19. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
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. Be Alright by Dean Lewis
15. Cool by Jonas Brothers
14. Don’t Call Me Up by Mabel
4 – Good:
13. Without Me by Halsey
5 – Great:
12. Sucker by Jonas Brothers
11. Better by Khalid
10. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
9. I’ve Been Waiting by Lil’ Peep featuring iLoveMakonnen and Fall Out Boy
8. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid
7. Here With Me by Marshmello featuring CHVRCHES
6. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee
5. Undrunk by FLETCHER
4. Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers featuring 5 Seconds Of Summer
3. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
2. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max
0 – Garbage:
20. Old Town Road (Remix) by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
19. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
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. Be Alright by Dean Lewis
15. Cool by Jonas Brothers
14. Don’t Call Me Up by Mabel
4 – Good:
13. Without Me by Halsey
5 – Great:
12. Sucker by Jonas Brothers
11. Better by Khalid
10. High Hopes by Panic! At The Disco
9. I’ve Been Waiting by Lil’ Peep featuring iLoveMakonnen and Fall Out Boy
8. Eastside by Benny Blanco featuring Halsey and Khalid
7. Here With Me by Marshmello featuring CHVRCHES
6. Sunflower by Post Malone featuring Swae Lee
5. Undrunk by FLETCHER
4. Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers featuring 5 Seconds Of Summer
3. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
2. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max
Total Score: 76/100 = 76% (C)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Big Girls Don’t Cry by Fergie (2007)
Most Missed Song: Only Girl (In The World) by Rihanna
#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: If I Can’t Have You by Shawn Mendes
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar (#5)
My Top 5 Picks
1. Sweet But Psycho by Ava Max
2. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
3. Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper
4. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
5. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
2. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
3. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake
4. I’m So Tired… by Lauv featuring Troye Sivan
5. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani: It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the song debuted. Everything about the song works well. The chemistry between the two artists is why I consider this to be Khalid’s best song.
No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande: Ah, yes. Ariana Grande’s comeback single after a year since the Manchester attacks. The song was definitely amazing from start to finish. I’m glad it became successful.
2. Dancing With A Stranger by Sam Smith featuring Normani
3. Shallow by Lady Gaga featuring Bradley Cooper
4. Close To Me by Ellie Goulding featuring Diplo and Swae Lee
5. Breathin’ by Ariana Grande
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Old Town Road by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
2. 7 Rings by Ariana Grande
3. Sicko Mode by Travis Scott featuring Drake
4. I’m So Tired… by Lauv featuring Troye Sivan
5. Happier by Marshmello featuring Bastille
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Love Lies by Khalid featuring Normani: It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year since the song debuted. Everything about the song works well. The chemistry between the two artists is why I consider this to be Khalid’s best song.
No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande: Ah, yes. Ariana Grande’s comeback single after a year since the Manchester attacks. The song was definitely amazing from start to finish. I’m glad it became successful.
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Little error there: SBP and DWAS are #3 and #1 respectively in the Top 20 Breakdown but they are purple and green respectively
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we both agree on Boy With Luv….absolutely no worthy contribution by Halsey
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