BlackNBlue

What’s the Amazon top 5?

I don’t see how Ariana could get #1 this week taking everything into account. She’s trending downwards, not upwards. And she’s already falling quite extensively on iTunes. I could be wrong but I don’t see it right now for Ariana. I think it’s between Benson and Djo. My prediction: 1. Benson 2. Djo 3. Ariana 4. Beyoncé

I hear I have been summoned? :smoke: I was expecting a bigger “collapse” from Beyoncé on Spotify but she’s holding up well. She’s out of the running this week but poised to return on album release week as it stands. It’s going to be a very tight and fun race this week.

Ariana will be #1 next week undoubtedly which I don’t mind as I like the song a lot.

Same. Absolutely love it :heart:

I really like both Djo’s and Ariana’s songs so I’m happy with either of them replacing Beyoncé at #1. Beyoncé really seems to have a good grip on Apple Music and iTunes. It’s only Spotify letting her down really.

Don’t think it’s out of the question that Beyoncé could be #1 next week as well, considering iTunes, Apple, and Amazon. It’s only Spotify letting her down somewhat really. If she could somehow start regaining a little traction on Spotify, anything could happen. But yes, it’s certainly looking good for Ariana next week as it stands.

Extremely impressed that Texas is still over 3,000 copies ahead of Benson. Collapse where? :michelle:

Texas back at #1 on Apple Music (and #1 + #6 on iTunes). What’s impressed me the most about Texas is its stability.

Beyoncé at #1 & #6 on iTunes now. Anyone know a reason for the increase?

I think we all know why, at least I do.

Really shocked that Beyoncé is that far ahead of Benson, expected it to be much closer. I think he could still catch her if she keeps falling on Spotify and he keeps rising. What is the Amazon music top 5 for those with Prime? That could make all the difference this week.

Some of you are so miserable

She’s criticised quite a lot based on what I’ve seen and it’s often rooted in misogyny.

Ariana is holding up really well, I’m really pleased for her. She’s immensely talented and doesn’t get the credit she deserves in my opinion :heart:

I personally think Stick Season has distorted people’s perception of what a hit is. Not every song and not every hit is going to be as big as Stick Season. Not every hit is going to be consistently at 600,000+ streams. Not every hit is going to be #1 for 7-8 weeks. That doesn’t make it any less of a hit. The fact Beyoncé even temporarily overtook Stick Season is mightily impressive and if it was Ariana who did that, I’m sure Joseph would be the first to point out how ludicrous it is to call this a collapse because it lost 100,000 streams and settled around 500,000 after being removed from tiktok at the height of it being viral. I agree with almost everything you say, Joseph. You arguably have the most reasonable takes out of anyone, but on this occasion I feel you’ve let yourself down by consistently feeding and giving credence to the collapse narrative.

That’s a bit disingenuous, I have to say. I stated there is no collapse and the narrative is ridiculous, and it was you who was quick to point out the 100,000 loss in streams, implying that there has in fact been a collapse. Either stand by your words or don’t, but I find it disingenuous to say “I’m looking at both sides” when you are really the most adamant defender of the collapse narrative from what I’ve seen. You have been the one consistently defending the narrative whilst also saying it’s not a collapse at the same time. I have no problem with you pointing out the decline in streams, that’s what this thread is for. I have a problem with you consistently pointing that out in the context in which you do, which is to give credence to the narrative that there is some kind of collapse. Yeah, the 100,000 decline is interesting to note and in any other circumstance we’d have a productive discussion and debate as to why that is, but it’s impossible to do so when it’s presented in the context of a collapse, which most reasonable people find absurd.

You’re forgetting that her song was taken off tiktok for a while which blunted its momentum. But I wish you’d stop defending those calling it a collapse as you’re usually pretty reasonable. It’s a 3 week #1 for goodness sake. It could fall 300,000 streams and I’d still be hesitant to call it a collapse since it’s already proven itself to be a solid hit. It’s still #1 & #14 on iTunes, #1 on Apple Music, #1 on Amazon, and #3 on Spotify a month after release. It’s just bloody ludicrous to refer to this as a collapse, especially when the 100,000 drop is accounted for by the fact that the song was taken off tiktok in the midst of it being viral.

There is no collapse and this narrative is ludicrous.

I see Gaga as more of an actress now than I do a superstar but she definitely has it in her to produce good numbers if she wishes. Her holding events for big pharma at her sprawling mansion isn’t doing her many favours with her loyal fanbase (of which I include myself a part of).

Never in my life did I think I’d see people referring to a 3 week #1 as a collapse but here we are :P

Thanks. Going to be a really close race for #1 this week by the looks of it.

It’s not a flop but a definite underperformance.

Does anyone with Prime have the top 5 on the music charts?

Texas back up to #1 on Apple Music.