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I still think there is a part of the shocking factor too to the topic, and if I can squeeze in a few jokes too on a topic that doesn't require much discussion, then I think that's good. It's more of a "look at this" post rather than "let's cancel capital!"

Today I was having a look online, a little scroll if you will, and somehow that scroll led me to a certain account... and on that account I couldn't believe what I saw. My mouth dropped. So… for context, have you heard of Capital's Big Top 40? It's a big chart show that showcases the top music weekly (you know it.) And they have an Instagram where they follow around 450 people (which means they don't follow everyone and choose who they do.) Well, if you scroll into their follow list, then you find something more shocking than the state of the Wendy's bathrooms.... Capital's Big Top 40 follows the brigade of baby oil himself, P. Diddy. If you don't believe me, then go check; it's MENTAL. My question is why is this big company-run account not unfollowing the baby oil bandit? Surely you know that you're following P DIDDY?? You're THE Capital Big Top 40. I thought Capital broadcast the top 40 songs, not the top 40 offenders. Ok, but seriously, Capital, if you see this, then PLEASE unfollow Diddy. I don't know if Jay-Z hacked your account or if your finger slipped on the follow button, but it isn't looking like a whoopsy daisy moment to me. Capital either followed him before the drama, or someone got paid off with baby oil.

US HOT 100 1.06.25 #38 THE TOP TEN: 10. Outside – Cardi B (NEW) 9. Lose Control – Teddy Swims (No change/97 weeks in chart) 8. Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (No change/45 weeks on the chart) 7. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey (No change/63 weeks in chart) 6. Luther – Kendrick Lamar/SZA (Down 1/31 weeks in chart) 5. I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen (Up 1/21 weeks in chart) 4. Just In Case – Morgan Wallen (No change/14 weeks in chart) 3. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (Down 1/3 weeks in chart) 2. What I Want – Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (Up 1/6 weeks in chart) 1. Ordinary – Alex Warren (No change/4 weeks No.1/20 weeks in chart) NEW ENTRIES: 96. Verano Rosa – Karol G/Feid (7.3/10) 94. Gabriela - KATSEYE (7.2/10) Think of everything that their first single "Gnarly" was, and now think of the opposite of each of those elements. This song is softer; it's not cringe, and it actually takes the time in the beat to form a sweet pop song. Think of it like Mae Muller if she were good. 82. This Heart – Corey Kent (5.5/10) Seriously, who is excited by this? You get the idea of things now; it's an American Heartbreak country song, and somehow this is not only a lead single but also number one on the country airplay charts. Make something new instead of the re-gurgitated guitar music that's honestly on Alex Warren's level. 81. Golden – HUNTRX/EJAE/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (7/10) From my understanding this is from a show called Demon Hunters, which by the cover I'd assume is on Netflix. It's a K-pop song with a sound that sounds like it's not too unexpected for K-pop girl bands, but that doesn't stop it from still having a fair bit of fun. 80. Bottle Rockets – Scotty McCreery & Hootie & The Blowfish (6.8/10) The hook is a pleasant change from the start that leaves more effect on the replayability; this still stands at US country music that's just above the margin of boring. I'm not getting the hype; I won't be returning to it. 77. Your Idol – Saja Boys/Andrew Choi/Neckwav/Danny Chung/Kevin Woo/SamUIL Lee (6.9/10) Another song that's from the same corner of media as "Golden", the song blends K-pop with hip-hop in a song that sounds like a mix of BTS and Imagine Dragons, but not as bad as that collaboration really would be. It's certainly acceptable, even a little catchy, but there are things that could be improved. I know instead of screaming parts of the song you can make a more real hook instead, and lyric-wise this has even more areas to improve. 74. Papasito – Karol G (7.6/10) Nice drum pattern that feels traditional to Karol's genre and a really lovely vocal performance that's quite fitting for the song. 73. Mr Electric Blue - Benson Boone (7.1/10) It's like "Mystical Magical" but if it didn't carry a whole hate train on the internet. The intense buildup tone on "Watch the way you talk to me" really adds up to the full kick in the hook. And the way it goes into a summer pop song is lovely. 72. Bodies – Offset/JID (7/10) Previous listen: Their flow was nice, and the beat was nice, but everything felt just "nice" for me, nothing more. Maybe a good song for the night out, though. Added (AKA Second Listen): Clean verses that have the slick factor to them – it's like a more thought-out version of a Gunna song. 30. 6 Months Later – Megan Moroney (5.2/10) This is honestly really like Lainey Wilson, but a bit worse. But overall it's the same country composition you've heard other places; it doesn't matter. 10. Outside – Cardi B (7.7/10) Cardi B makes a radio-trap song with the perfect level of bounce in the bass and fiery, unapologetic vocals. RE-ENTRIES: 97. Don't We – Morgan Wallen [Love this with a passion!] 66. Latina Foreva – Karol G [Pretty good.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 71. Twilight Zone – Ariana Grande (Up 17) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 100. Kiss Her In Front Of You – Morgan Wallen (Down 13) 99. Sapphire – Ed Sheeran (Down 16) 90. Killin' It Girl – J-Hope/Glorilla (Down 50) [HIGHEST FALLER] 88. Backseat Driver – Kane Brown (Down 28) 87. Touch Me Like a Gangster – Jessie Murph (Down 17) 63. Hard Fought Hallelujah – Brandon Lake/Jelly Roll (Down 11) 61. Owa Owa – Lil Tecca (Down 10) 48. Dark Thoughts – Lil Tecca (Down 10) Songs that achieved a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak): 92. Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) – Max McNown 89. Single Again – Josh Ross 84. Nice To Meet You – Myles Smith 68. House Again – Hudson Westbrook 65. Tu Sancho - Fuerza Regida 64. Malboro Rojo – Fuerza Regida 59. Amen – Shaboozey/Jelly Roll 47. After All The Bars Are Closed – Thomas Rhett 44. Shake It To The Max (Fly) – MOLIY/Silent Addy/Skillibeng/SHENSEAA 36. Backup Plan – Bailey Zimmerman/Luke Combs 21. Mystical Magical – Benson Boone 19. Sorry, I'm Here For Someone Else – Benson Boone 14. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST – Outside – Cardi B WORST – 6 Months Later – Megan Moroney Whole top 100: BEST – Lose Control – Teddy Swims WORST – WHIM WHAMIE – PLUTO/YKNIECE NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for Alex Warren & ROSÉ, Lizzo & SZA, KATSEYE, Lewis Capaldi, Teddy Swims, Don & more!

Virgin – Lorde – Mellope Album Review 1. Hammer (7.3/10) Her accent felt like it was going to flood through, but thankfully it didn't because I think it makes the songs worse. "Hammer" is from Lorde's upcoming album "Virgin" and continues the alt-pop with artistic values. The song talks about love and identity and gives the song the meaning it feels like it needs. Hopefully the rest of "Virgin" can at least be as good as this. 2. What Was That (5.5/10) I've always found her voice partly annoying, but I think it shows a lot more on this. Alt-pop, which showcases that Lorde's album may not be as good as we think. 3. Shapeshifter (8.1/10) The song has some great strings in the background that add to the surreal feeling of the song. The lyrics are about personal identity and relationship issues, which feel appropriate with the choice of sound. 4. Man Of The Year – Lorde (7.7/10) Her accent doesn't come through as much on this (which I prefer), and it serves as a big improvement from "What Was That". It contains her artistic alt-pop sound, which makes her albums so strong, and if she keeps this up, then we could see the 2025 "Melodrama". 5. Favourite Daughter (8.1/10) Lorde called this the hardest song to make on the album, and I can clearly see there's so much effort; the song's hook is uplifted with every component coming together to create an experience just like "Man of the Year" but with a new meaning. 6. Current Affairs (7/10) The electronic input near the end was a strange and unique choice that didn't pay off, aside from the fact that the song follows the form of the previous songs. Good. 7. Clearblue (7.6/10) The meaning is so real; it's emotional and provides an amazing storytelling side, but now it feels like production-wise she's following the same steps to make similar-sounding songs. It's still great, but a switch-up would be nice. 8. GRWM (7.5/10) I don't have much to add to this; if you like the rest, then you'll probably like this. 9. Broken Glass (8/10) The song's effects on the lyric "Broken Glass" felt a lot clearer and refreshing, adding to the song's score. 10. If She Could See Me Now (8/10) Definitely the most interesting production yet, the synths, keyboards, electrics and key switches were just making the song burst with the life that "Virgin" craves. 11. David (9.3/10) Casually ending the album with the best song on it is an interesting choice, but I'm also one for a great outro! The emotional value is brought up in the most powerful way to express vulnerability, and the song just feels like one that is the best too close, on a note that makes you zone off (in an amazing way) – true art. OVERVIEW: A record that shows Lorde still has her shine, with the album having well-approached storytelling, mostly good progression of the sound and, of course, the Lorde we know and love. BEST – David WORST – What Was That? Score: 8.1/10

Thank You!

Glad that Dua is remaining top ten!

I agree with you on the "Weekends" point!

MELLOPE'S MOST STREAMED 27.06.25 #39 SONGS: 1. Mr Electric Blue - Benson Boone NEW [1 Week No.1] 2. Wanted Man - Benson Boone NEW 3. Underdog - Roddy Ricch ⬇️2 [1 Week No.1] 4. Chargie - Alesha Dixon/Tom Moutch ⬆️3 5. Reminds Me Of You - Benson Boone NEW 6. Heart Of Gold - Shawn Mendes RE-ENTRY 7. Drive - Ed Sheeran NEW 8. Weekends - Freya Ridings ⬆️ 9. I Got Better - Morgan Wallen ⬆️30 10. Man In Me - Benson Boone NEW ARTISTS: 1. Benson Boone 2. Morgan Wallen 3. F1 The Album 4. Billie Eilish 5. Tate Mcrae ALBUMS: 1. American Heart - Benson Boone 2. I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen 3. So Close To What - Tate Mcrae 4. Happier Then Ever - Billie Eilish 5. 4 - Aitch GENRES: 1. Pop 2. Hip-Hop/Rap 3. Alternative 4. R&B/Soul 5. Country

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 27.06.25 #36 IRL – Lizzo/SZA (7.1/10) I presume the released mixtape was released to build hype around Lizzo, as her recent album's singles weren't doing too well. And honestly, with features like Doja Cat and SZA, I think this is a great marketing move. The song is fun with a sexy tone around it, as it blends rap and pop. It's not the most radio-friendly thing, but I could see it rounding up a few charting weeks. Survive – Lewis Capaldi (8.8/10) He doesn't deserve the hate... I love Lewis Capaldi. He has some of the most raw and heartfelt sounds in the industry; his last album not only touched the heart with every song, but it proved that he's capable of a LOT. And wow, this song hits the high notes perfectly with the message of surviving mental health issues and troubles of life, and honestly, this nearly brought a tear to the eye. BEAUTIFUL. On My Mind – Alex Warren/ROSÉ (5.5/10) Alex Warren makes music that's as flavourful as numbing spray, so the fact that this felt like the pointless love ballad it was is unsurprising. Alex needs to step up and stop giving the bare minimum build-up to a song that feels like it'll only be loved by Myles Smith's biggest fans. One Heart, One Voice – Barbra Streisand/Mariah Carey/Ariana Grande (7/10) Crystal clear voices that come together to make a song that sounds fit for a choir. An improvement would be doing more. All Night – Maroon 5 (7/10) One million times better than their collaborating with LISA. The structure felt like it had more to it, with the jazz elements adding a funky and smooth feel that elevates my song. This is the one for radio! Gameboy - KATSEYE (7.1/10) It's light and easy while having some simple, playful verses about a boy, and seeing there's only two extra songs on that EP, I think I may as well do a track-by-track review of it! This is definitely better than "Gnarly" and more near to the level of "Gabriella". Need You More – Teddy Swims (8.8/10) The "I've Tried Everything But Therapy" series is now complete, and finally, after wanting it for so long, we've finally got something that resembles pt. 1 of "ITEBT" in a really good way. The soul and emotion are stronger, there's no rap feature, and the song is one of the realest-sounding things he's made in a while. His voice is just amazing! Lover Girl – Laufey (7.2/10) Sounds a little too similar to some of her other music with the playful 60s-70s jazz sound. Despite that, it's still good. Kind of excited for the album. FWU – Don Toliver (4.6/10) And after the F1 movie, Don is back to dropping on the same standards as before, with the tuning and beat just sounding typical and minimal effort. Not much more needs to be said. Always Love – D4vd/Hyunjin (5.4/10) It's fascinating seeing how a D4vd collab with a K-pop artist will go, and as much as they didn't have as much chemistry as I hoped for with the vocals feeling like they weren't mixed well with the beat, I can at least say that this is in some way presentable. I really think the feature choice was really bad, though; the background could've been something bigger. THE ONE – Kesha (6.2/10) This new era is feeling so mixed; this song reminds me of "143", but if it was actually a good album or at least bearable. But let's be real, we're not getting another "TikTok" in 2025... Home – BigXthaPlug/Shaboozey (7/10) I loved their collaboration on "Drink Don't Need No Mix", so seeing a second collaboration was always welcome. This takes more of a ballad-like route; I think an upbeat song would've been better. Still good regardless of that, though. Never Met Anyone Like You – Ella Langley (7/10) A country song that has lyrics by HARDY, the song gets more interesting in the second part where a high rock chorus kicks in and saves the song extra points from me. Romeo - Dove Cameron (6.7/10) Definitely a small drop down from things like "French Girls", but it's honestly still alright; it just doesn't have the bass or atmosphere that carries the level of intensity or energy as her other songs. Heroin – Jessie Murph (3.4/10) So much for me liking "Touch Me Like a Gangster"; I'm already back to hating her music and her vocals, which made this emotional song feel far from emotional. I just can't... this is leaning into the Amy Winehouse era more, and she just didn't nail it like last time. Lighter – A7S/David Guetta/Wizkid (5/10) Mad - Reneé Rapp (7/10) Pop-rock that leaves questions about how good her next release will be. Ashes – Diplo/Bailey Zimmerman (7.2/10) Funny enough, I heard Diplo and Morgan Wallen's country song this week! On this note I think that Diplo can have a serious spot in the country industry; he doesn't overly try and mix other genres and instead stays true to the roots of country. That's what I respect. D.A.N.C.E. – Peggy Gou/F1 The Album (7.5/10) This week is the F1 album's release date, and with that comes this, which is a chill dance song that doesn't give main single energy but will still pull some people on the dancefloor. My expectations were met. Don't Let Me Drown – Burna Boy/F1 The Album (7.4/10) A more tuned version of what Burna Boy usually makes. In fact, it's a whole change completely. Polo – Kim Petras (5/10) It's like "Unholy" but without Sam Smith, and honestly, I think she just actually can't make anything good. This intense club sound with beat drops just doesn't fit her, and I don't think I'll ever like her. Skip; move on. Gold – J Hus/Asake (5/10) May I ask what the lyric "Illuminati, top of the food chain, the hierarchy" was supposed to indicate? Looking Up – Lauren Spencer Smith (8/10) I'm not listening to the haters because I love this! Lauren has simplicity at heart, yet she always delivers, and this song proves that yet again. It's like a less high-pitched version of "Bridesmaid". Gut Feeling – Debbii Dawson (7.1/10) GET DEBBII ONTO RADIO NOW. THE NEXT POP GIRL IS RIGHT HERE!! CMON!!! This is by no means her best song, but it has that slight disco-like side with a charge that fuels her fun. I like it. The Story Of Her – Caity Baser (6/10) Atleast she's not being cringe... that's a good step forward. EXPECTATIVAS – Myke Towers (6.5/10) Nookie (Pu$$y) – 21 Lil Harold/21 Savage/Sexyy Red (1.5/10) This type of music is more unhealthy than brainrot, and by the artists on it, I think you can tell it's not going to be good. The effect on the hook sounds just awful and reminds me of in Morgan Wallen's "Miami" when he used those awful vocals. And 21 Savage talking about his balls and King Kong in the same sentence was not on my 2025 Bingo card. Locos – Santa Fe Klan/Saweetie (5.5/10) Let It Be For Love – Armin Van Buuren/JAI RYU (3.5/10) David Guetta but slightly better (only slightly). Prince George – IDK/Cordae (8/10) I've got to hear more Cordae because he has this sound that many experimental rappers often come near, and I like that. Jersey In July - Dom Innarella (7.5/10) This has to be a Justin Bieber clone. Although I will say that this is a good Justin clone, the guitar is full of life, and the song doesn't feel limited to one certain thing. new friends – flowerovlove (7/10) It's a respectable pop song, expected though. Somewhere – Charlotte Lawrence (5/10) Quite a big letdown from the Spotify snippet. Made For Goodbyes – Blake Whiten (6/10) Hot 100-type country music. Spin The Block – Nelly (7/10) Definitely still has some of the similarities of some of the older Nelly music I heard; I like it. I Want to Go – Ely Oaks/LAVINIA (7.1/10) This is the third song I've heard by Ely and the first I've liked by him; the production actually feels thought out for fun instead of cheaply whipped up. Good electropop that still has its social media sound but instead keeps its shine! Peace Of Mind – Martin Garrix/Citadelle (7.5/10) Love the bass and the groovy pads that give this a trance sound. Misfit – Franni Cash (7.5/10) This easy-to-understand song is about how Jesus was a misfit and getting through the stages of people questioning beliefs and rules. I think understanding religion is a great topic to sing about, and especially in this kind of way. Car - Royel Otis (7.4/10) Along with an album announcement, Royel Otis shares a new indie-rock song that feels like it would fit the theme of a nostalgic music video well. my light – Yung Kai (8/10) This song is a mix of Mandarin and English with a nice dreamy guitar sound which is accompanied by soft and luxurious-sounding vocals. It definitely deserves a spot for a viral hit. Also, you have to wait till the middle for the song's sweetest spot. June – 24kGoldn (6/10) It appears he and his "Mood" collaborator have both got to similar points in their careers. Yoda – Tech N9ne/Lil Wayne (7.5/10) Loved the way Wayne rapped on this; it honestly could've fit near Tha Carter VI's better songs. Feel Something – Sasha Keable (5.2/10) Left To Get Right – Cole Swindell (7/10) One of the only times where I will appreciate country music that you've definitely heard similar to. Solid Country Gold - Parker McCollum (6.7/10) Bag Of Bones – Lord Huron (5/10) 1-800 - Bbno$/Ironmouse (5/10) This guy just releases the same party rap songs; the only great one was "Check", and apart from that, nobody really cares anymore. Bed Of Roses – Teyana Taylor (5.6/10) Home – Mac DeMarco (7.1/10) Really relaxing voice. Dat Girl - Kaliii (4/10) I'll become interested when Kaliii makes something that's not of the same rehashed sound, which honestly makes me think of Sexyy Red. Potluck – MAVI/Smino (7/10) Kinda went in one ear and out the other, but I enjoyed it. The Field – Blood Orange/Tariq Al-Sabir/Caroline Polachek/Daniel Caesar (7/10) 97 Jag – Kevin Abstract/Love Spells (7.3/10) Naked – 41/Kyle Ricch/Jenn Carter/TaTa/A Boogie Wit da Hoodie (7.8/10) I was expecting to give this a 1-2/10, so this is a HUGE surprise, but they actually got this near spot on. The slow romantic-like beat mixed with rapping that fit the pitch and felt correctly timed. Really Want to Be With You – Durand Jones & The Indicators (6/10) Stare at Me – JANE HANDCOCK/Anderson .paak (7.1/10) First of all, Handcock is such an unfortunate surname 😂😂 (I'm sorry I had to mention this). For the song itself, it reminds me of the stuff that Silk Sonic made, with the smooth soul, but instead this adds fun claps and an upbeat sound to give it an old yet kind of modern feel. ROCKIN – Shoreline Mafia/OHGEESY/Fenix Flexin (7/10) Positions – Stryv/Malachiii/Adam Port (6/10) Adam Port & Stryv have fallen off; it's not a secret. For The Money – Rick Ross/Pharrell Williams (6.6/10) June Guitar – Alex G (7/10) The melody kick-in at the three-minute mark sounds like music you'd hear on a ship, and I like that. Unsatisfied Heart – Bruce Springsteen (8.1/10) This song is from a new collection that shows many of his unreleased songs, this of course being one, and I honestly think it has the quality to be a released single. The instrumentals shine through to be a main part of the song, along with the vocals fitting as well as some of his classics! I'm impressed! Woke Up – Sheff G/Sleepy Hallow (6.6/10) Can we talk? - Tink/Bryson Tiller (5.6/10) It's kind of like Doja Cat. Tubi Movie – Loe Shimmy (4/10) I hate how he sounds like he's inhaled too much helium and then tuned himself. Run – Fine (5.2/10) BTA – Young Nudy (6/10) Rap crap but... good? Why was this kind of enjoyable? White Noise – Joyner Lucas (5.4/10) Light Me Up – Nicky Youre (4/10) Nicky not only completely fell off, but now he's left his genre and is appealing to a whole other age group. R.I.P. his career. Komol Reshab Asavari - Terry Riley/Red Hot Org/Sara Miyamoto (1/10) I love Red Hot Org, but this is honestly Red Hot ASS. It sounds like a mix of a haircut being shaved with a razor and what an ancient temple god would sound like if it moaned. Around the 8 and a half minute mark, it sounds like an Indian accent singing and moaning, and by the end of the song, I honestly regret ever listening. What the HELL was this??

I LOVE CAT AND NIKO AND THE TRAITORS IS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS EVER!!! AAAAAAAAAAAA I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS

US HOT 100 24.06.25 #37 THE TOP TEN: 10. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone (No change/73 weeks in chart) 9. Lose Control – Teddy Swims (No change/96 weeks in chart) 8. Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (No change/44 weeks in chart) 7. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey (No change/62 weeks in chart) 6. I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen (No change/20 weeks in chart) 5. Luther – Kendrick Lamar/SZA (No change/30 weeks in chart) 4. Just In Case – Morgan Wallen (No change/13 weeks in chart) 3. What I Want – Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (No change/5 weeks in chart) 2. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (Down 1/2 weeks in chart) 1. Ordinary – Alex Warren (Up 1/3 weeks, No. 1/19 weeks in the chart) NEW ENTRIES: 97. Single Again – Josh Ross (6.5/10) Released in January of 2024, "Single Again" is a Canadian country song, and y'know? It may sound slightly too much for North American country radio, but it still has this side where the instrumentals and sound feel a little more real than a corporate company looking for a hit. Based off the journey of being single, Josh wrote the single after finding out a girl in a bar had a boyfriend. It honestly seems like a very typical topic for country music, but the chord progression in the guitar makes up for the negative sides. This is pretty decent, not something that's for my fancy though. 93. Sparks – Coldplay (8/10) From their 2000 album "Parachutes", "Sparks" charted after Chris Martin had a breakup (there's no way we are seriously making a return for this.) But it's still a good song. The guitar chords have this nostalgic feel, and the slowness eases you into the song's emotion of begging for another chance after doing wrong to your partner. The song is enjoyable but also sad. 89. Holy Blindfold – Chris Brown (7/10) Probably wasn't the best time to drop music, but still. This song is simple; it's Chris Brown, and I haven't heard much of him, but from the stuff I've heard from him, this doesn't impress me much more. Added (AKA second listen): The song follows the pattern of Brown's slow, R&B music, with the tuning fitting right. And honestly my score is going up! +0.5 78. Half The Plot – Lil Tecca (7/10) This is my favourite song so far that's entered the Hot 100 from the newly released "Dopamine" album by Lil Tecca, and as much as this isn't the peak of trap music, it's still a pretty fun radio-trap mix that doesn't serve an important definition but instead is just meant for the club. Cool song. 76. Folded – Kehlani (7/10) Surely this had to be inspired by Tyla; in fact, if you like Tyla, then this'll be right up your alley. It has a slow and easy pitch that feels right. 70. Won't Stop – Gunna (7/10) Previous listen: Gonna adds his previous collaborator Turbo on the team in "Won't Stop", where he goes against criticism and says he'll continue; it's definitely a lot clearer than his last stuff. Added (AKA second listen): Gunna isn't going through any groundbreaking routes, but I'll still mark this as good. It's his usual; if you know Gunna, then this wouldn't be too unexpected to his roots. 69. Lemon Drop – ATEEZ (5/10) From their new EP, "Lemon Drop" is a blend of pop and rap to make a song that sounds trendy for the current season and something that'll hype up the fans of typical K-pop. Skip it. 40. Killin' It Girl – J-hope/Glorilla (7/10) The funky clicks and patterns that sound like glasses clinking went together really well, and Glorilla matched the fun and more intense energy by giving an equally good part. RE-ENTRIES: 96. Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) – Max McNown [Nobody cares.] 88. Twilight Zone – Ariana Grande [Yeah, I don't mind this returning.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 85. Nice To Meet You – Myles Smith (Up 14) 81. Eoo – Bad Bunny (Up 11) 77. Fix What You Didn't Break – Nate Smith (Up 11) 73. Tu Sancho - Fuerza Regida (Up 10) 64. Amen – Shaboozey/Jelly Roll (Up 17) 60. Backseat Driver – Kane Brown (Up 17) 52. Hard Fought Hallelujah – Brandon Lake/Jelly Roll (Up 23) 51. Owa Owa – Jelly Roll (Up 18) 38. Dark Thoughts – Lil Tecca (Up 25) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 100. Falling Apart – Morgan Wallen (Down 13) 95. Fame Is A G*n – Addison Rae (Down 22) 91. Hip-Hop – Lil Wayne/BigXthaPlug/Jay Jones (Down 55) [HIGHEST FALLER] 71. Touch Me Like a Gangster – Jessie Murph (Down 15) 56. Typa – Glorilla (Down 14) Songs that achieved new peaks or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at the same position): 85. Nice To Meet You – Myles Smith 73. Tu Sanho - Fuerza Regida 64. Amen – Shaboozey/Jelly Roll 60. Backseat Driver – Kane Brown 53. After All The Bars Are Closed – Thomas Rhett 47. Shake It To The Max (Fly) – MOLIY/Silent Addy/Skillibeng/Shenseaa 31. Back To Friends – Sombr 30. Good News – Shaboozey 28. Mystical Magical – Benson Boone 27. Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else – Benson Boone 23. Weren't For The Wind – Ella Langley 17. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae 12. Mutt – Leon Thomas 1. Ordinary – Alex Warren BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST – Sparks – Coldplay WORST – Lemon Drops – ATEEZ Whole top 100: BEST – Lose Control – Teddy Swims WORST – WHIM WHAMIE – PLUTO/YKNIECE NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for Lorde, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Sombr, Teddy & BigX, Central & Sexyy, Lola Young & more! It could be a big week next week; stay tuned!

Glad that Dua Lipa is top ten! I quite enjoyed "Radical Optimism".

I really don't get the huge hate for "Mystical Magical".

As always I love seeing the reply from you! :D

MELLOPE'S MOST STREAMED 20.06.25 #38 SINGLES: 1. Underdog - Roddy Ricch NEW [1 Week No.1] 2. Azizam - Ed Sheeran RE-ENTRY [2 Weeks no.1] 3. YUKON (INTERLUDE) - Joji ⬆️17 4. Genesis - Morgan Wallen ⬇️1 [1 Week no.1] 5. I Ain't Comin' Back - Morgan Wallen/Post Malone ⬆️25 6. Dreamers - Myles Smith ⬆️28 7. Chargie - Alesha Dixon/Tom Moutch NEW 8. Mood - Iann Dior/24kGoldn NEW 9. Go - Cat Burns RE-ENTRY 10. 1AM FREESTYLE - Joji ⬆️11 ARTISTS: 1. Cat Burns 2. Morgan Wallen 3. Joji 4. Ed Sheeran 5. Little Simz ALBUMS: 1. I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen 2. Early Twenties - Cat Burns 3. SMITHEREENS - Joji 4. Lotus - Little Simz 5. Tha Carter VI - Lil Wayne GENRES: 1. Hip-Hop/Rap 2. Pop 3. Singer/Songwriter 4. Alternative 5. R&B/Soul

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 20.06.25 #35 Bonde Do Brunão - Bruno Mars (0.9/10) 2025 has been such a bad year for Bruno Mars, and to make it worse, he drops a 57-second song, which I heard somewhere a couple of months back. In the song he's speaking/singing in a very strange way, and the production on this sounds like it's made for a kids waterpark advert. It's also so cheesy. Hammer – Lorde (7.3/10) Her accent felt like it was going to flood through, but thankfully it didn't because I think it makes the songs worse. "Hammer" is from Lorde's upcoming album "Virgin" and continues the alt-pop with artistic values. The song talks about love and identity and gives the song the meaning it feels like it needs. Hopefully the rest of "Virgin" can at least be as good as this. All Gas No Brakes – Teddy Swims/BigXthaPlug (6.4/10) Rap artists shouldn't have a place on Teddy's music! Ever since he started getting them on his songs, his music never felt the same… it's lost the magical feeling it used to have, and whatever formula he uses is not here. It's just a simple soul that doesn't satisfy. We Never Dated - Sombr (7.4/10) I liked Sombr's trendy music, but I never really came back to it (despite feeling that maybe I might), and this song actually makes me want to hear more of him. It has that emotional and gripping sound that his popular songs have, and if anything, this shows that he hasn't lost his shine. And for what it is, it's also pretty memorable indie rock. Drive – Ed Sheeran/F1: The Album (7.6/10) Ed Sheeran making rock music was not on my 2025 bingo card, but I'm still very thankful it happened. I've heard a lot of Ed, and this is probably the most different thing we'll get out of him; the guitars have gone all out to give a fiery sound that even keeps up in the hook that Ed very well matches. Great. Mr Electric Blue – Benson Boone (7.1/10) It's like "Mystical Magical" but if it didn't carry a whole hate train on the internet. The intense buildup tone on "Watch the way you talk to me" really adds up to the full kick in the hook. And the way it goes into a summer pop song is lovely. GUILT TRIPPIN – Central Cee/Sexyy Red (5/10) Sexyy Red keeps getting collaborations left and right, and most don't matter in the slightest. It's just speed-run cheap music to try and get a hit single. In this song Central and Sexyy give their exact same performance and a weak rap hook that fails to impress in the slightest. Not Like That Anymore - Lola Young (4.1/10) What a downgrade from "One Thing". The emphasis she puts on the swears feels like she's running out of oxygen. And what even is the lyric "I like a dopamine hit more than a fat kid loves cake"? There's at least five writing credits on this song, and that's all you could come up with? Goodness. Let's hope the full album is better than her Temu version. Rein Me In – Sam Fender/Olivia Dean (6.5/10) This is a new version of Sam Fender's "Rein Me In" from his early 2025 album "People Watching". I honestly think Olivia's verse was not needed, and my opinion on this won't make me come back to the song. Close To You – PinkPantheress (6/10) After the release of her mixtape, "Fancy That", she's already back to her hyperpop dance elements with a under two-minute song that displays nothing new. Waste of time. ATTENTION! – Kesha/Slayyyter/Rose Grey (8/10) "Big comeback like Jesus' resurrection" Your singles haven't even cracked the top 40, but ok. Despite what I just said, this is actually a good song. I've been liking Rose Grey for a while now, with her recent album making me curious for what's next. And she gives us Jade's "It Girl" if it was actually good. With the loud and proud diva energy and the bass blasting to make a club sound, it sure is amazing. All Over Me – Haim (6/10) I'm totally forgetting this, lacks. The singles for Haim have been all over the place recently. COL4 BODY – Aitch/Tiggs Da Author (7.1/10) Aitch is trying new things on this, even adding parts of other genres. Mr Cool – Kenya Grace (7/10) She finally returns after her album "Aftertaste", and Kenya still has the smooth and light sound that elevates her music into a good score. If it felt a little more magical, I would've liked it more, but I'll take this. Gabriela – KATSEYE (7.2/10) Think of everything that their first single "Gnarly" was, and now think of the opposite of each of those elements. This song is softer; it's not cringe, and it actually takes the time in the beat to form a sweet pop song. Think of it like Mae Muller if she were good. Plastic Box – Jade (4/10) The simplicity isn't sweet; it's just straight down to the basics, with Jade feeling lacking in character. Just like in her other songs, it just doesn't hit the mark of even "alright". I fear this album will contend for worst album of 2025... No Time To Talk – Jonas Brothers (5.4/10) I don't get how people can listen to pop that makes no changes or a group that makes no effort to do anything new. This is exactly what they've always been making. Remember – BAMBII/Ravyn Lenae/Scrufizzer (7/10) Ravyn is never one to try and appeal to typical pushed-out pop, so something like an interesting mix is expected. Victory Lap – Fred Again../Skepta/PlaqueBoyMax (6.3/10) Fred Again's style wasn't shown that well on this, and it felt like the song swung in more of Skepta's style with the intense rap beat. Bodies – Offset/JID (7/10) Their flow was nice, and the beat was nice, but everything felt just "nice" for me, nothing more. Maybe a good song for the night out, though. Outside – Cardi B (7.7/10) Cardi B makes a radio-trap song with the perfect level of bounce in the bass and fiery, unapologetic vocals. HOW DOES IT FEEL? - The Kid LAROI (7/10) You know what? I actually like a song by this guy. The vocals going a little into whispers with the funky, disco-like sound mixed with a slow yet moving feel... it's definitely something that could do something if promoted correctly. Papasito - Karol G (7.2/10) High On Me – Rossi/Jazzy (5.9/10) Jazzy is someone I can rely on to continue to give me electronic dance and house music that doesn't sound like the typical stereotypes of the genre. And with this, it's not my cup of tea, but it's certainly not bad. Ghosts – YUNGBLUD (6.5/10) A step down from "Zombie". NOBU – SHY FX/KINGH (5/10) Drum and bass with a thump and kick. My only problem is that the song doesn't feel like it goes above in any parts of the song. Easy – JACOTÉNE (7.1/10) Wait So Long – Swedish House Mafia (7/10) Sounds like it has its style while maintaining a radio sound. Bad – Dylan (7.1/10) Feel It – Protoje (7.2/10) Smooth reggae music. The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station – CMAT (6.6/10) After hearing CMAT's UK charting song "Take a Sexy Picture Of Me", this is now the 2nd thing I've heard from them. It's definitely not as good as "TASPOF", but it follows a similar pattern of alternative indie-pop while having differences, and it's alright. People believe this track is a diss to Jamie Oliver. YOLO – Horsegirl (6.8/10) I'm usually not into the fast hyperpop of modern day, but I'll make an exception for this. OOH – SOPHIE (7.8/10) I've honestly never liked SOPHIE; in fact, she was one of my least favourite artists. But I think this is definitely better; going slower while having the resemblance of her signature sound worked well. iPod Touch – Ninajirachi (6/10) Uninteresting. Anything – Skeete (6/10) The vocals remind me of Drake, and that's not a good thing. The rest of the song sounds like TikTok dance-rap with expected producer cuts. We Don't Have To (Clothes Off) - Symmetrik/BL3SS/GRACE BRIDIE (5/10) Hold You – Jasper Tygner (4.9/10) Return Of The Sharp Heads – Baxter Dury/Jgrrey (7/10) Wahoo – Gen And The Degenerates (7.6/10) Exciting and has a nice swing to it. Lights Out - Goddard./Glacier Baby (7.5/10) One of Goddard's best songs! It's more than slop; it has quality in every part! Sonny Fodera - Deed0t (6.7/10) The vocal autotune is annoying, but the rest of the song is good. 6 Months Later – Megan Moroney (5.2/10) This is honestly really like Lainey Wilson, but a bit worse. But overall it's the same country composition you've heard other places; it doesn't matter. You Still Got It - Brett Young (5.7/10) Typical American country. Back of the club – kwn (4/10) This never needed to be four minutes and thirty seconds; to be that long, it needs an actual better hook rather than this slow mumble. Boujee Baby – JayDon/ZEDDY WILL (6.4/10) Pop-rap that has a bigger social media appeal than experimental appeal. Sycamore Tree – Khamari (5/10) Not much needs to be said about this apart from boring. New Country – Noah Cyrus/Blake Shelton (3.7/10) More Western music that we've heard before. *sighs* Universidad – TINI/Beéle (5.5/10) 1,000,000 Reasons Why - Brandon Lake (6.5/10) Better Christian music that's only slightly typical. Jesus would probably be proud. El Malo – Xavi (6/10) The guitar on this is weirdly played, but I actually like it. And the mix with Spanish music is unique, but I don't hate it. Wipe Your Tears – Sam Austin (6.5/10) Ever since his UK charting appearance, I've been hyped for what's next, and this takes a whispering beat with kick-ins that remind me of a club mix. Definitely not as good as what he made before. Where To Start – Wale (6.2/10) Next To You – Erykah Badu/The Alchemist (5.4/10) Waste Time – midwxst (7.5/10) From Midwxsts's new album "Archangel", "Waste Time" is the 3rd song on it and has a correctly placed sound with tuning that doesn't feel overproduced and instead gives the song a unique feel. Voices – Gucci Mane (3.6/10) This type of rap is the equivalent of Skibidi Toilet TikTok brainrot. It's not healthy. Psycho - Gucci Mane (3/10) Excuse Me – PLUTO (2/10) There's a tendency for there to be a new female rapper every single year who I just HATE. Ice Spice, Sexyy Redd and now 2025 is PLUTO. This song is under two minutes and has noises equivalent to moans; the production is just a basic rap loop with the "rapper" not even being able to rap properly. I'm shocked how "Whim Whammie" got into the US top 100; let's just hope

American Heart – Benson Boone – Mellope Album Review TRACK BY TRACK REVIEW: 1. Sorry, I'm Here For Someone Else (5.5/10) Rare Benson Boone L. As Benson was one of my most streamed artists ever and 95% of the time creates something I enjoy, I was very much excited (to say the least) about this upcoming new era, and the opening single will set the tone for how I'm going to feel. To keep it short and real, Benson played it safe and did exactly what he'd been doing before but even worse, and the lyrics feel like they took a downgrade. The lyrics are like a page out of someone's diary about some cringe interaction with a waitress serving fries. Come on, Benson, what is this?? Is it due to the industry's high demand for quickly pushing out singles? Because this feels rushed and so damn boring that there's no room to have any new ideas of what Benson may be doing in the future with his music. Move on, make something new, or at least up to quality like your previous hit singles? 2. Mr Electric Blue (7.1/10) It's like "Mystical Magical" but if it didn't carry a whole hate train on the internet. The buildup tone on "Watch the way you talk to me" really adds up to the full kick in the hook. Good song. 3. Man In Me (8.1/10) At times this partly reminded me of opera with the deeper vocal tone that moves in a quirky yet wonderful way. The song has this emotional tone that's moving whilst maintaining that "wow" factor when it comes down to the song's production. Definitely beating the boring allegations with this one. 4. Mystical Magical (7/10) A step up from 'Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else', this has a melody resembling 'Physical', which is shown more in the chorus. Benson gives a tune which makes you want to dance, but in an elegant way; it's Benson's usual, but it feels like it has more class to it. 5. Reminds Me Of You (7.6/10) The clean and smooth soulful tone that it kicks into on the hook reminds me partly of Bruno Mars. The energy is so well laid out; I love it. 6. Momma Song (5/10) This is the worst song from the upcoming album; if you've heard the start, you've heard the rest because there's no real hook… It's just so monotone and really lacks inspiration… It's your typical low-pitched pop song that sounds like something Ed Sheeran would get on. At least the lyrics were a tribute to his mother, but I can't even find it sweet purely because of how tedious it is. 7. I Want to Be the One You Call (5/10) Benson uses the same poor formula that made his less thought-out production. It's typical Benson that makes this guy get hated on in a song. 8. Wanted Man (7.2/10) This is giving me a little essence of many things… The sound is hard to describe by itself. It's fast-paced and has the signature Benson screams; the screams aren't as loud as the ones in "Beautiful Things", but they're more fit for a radio-rock song. 9. Take Me Home (8/10) Takes me back to his older eras of emotional music, the stuff that never felt meant for social media and instead felt like it had genuine emotion and character. 10. Young American Heart (7.7/10) This is the perfection of Benson's screams and arguably one of the least artificial-sounding things on the album. The instrumentals (such as the drums) play a key part in the song, and the hook feels like the centre stage and bold vocal performance that Boone wanted it to be. A great album ending. OVERVIEW: The singles definitely shouldn't have been the singles; they don't showcase Benson's incredibly raw and real vocals and talent. And honestly, most of the hate for Benson and the low score just comes from "Beautiful Things" and "Mystical Magical" (which I didn't even think was that bad). Anyone who takes a real look into Benson will know he's more than a company pop copy. And wow, some of the hooks on the non-singles were just absolutely gold; they brought emotion and fun to different aspects that really gave "Benson Boone" while sharing something new. And considering this was released in little time, I'll take it. BEST – Man In Me WORST – Momma Song RATING: 7.5/10

Whats up with the "Lose Control" hate? The song is the least artificial sounding thing in the 100.

US HOT 100 17.06.25 #36 THE TOP TEN: 10. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone (Down 1/72 weeks in chart) 9. Lose Control – Teddy Swims (Down 1/95 weeks in chart) 8. Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (Down 1/43 weeks in chart) 7. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey (Down 1/61 weeks in chart) 6. I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen (Down 1/19 weeks in chart) 5. Luther – Kendrick Lamar/SZA (Down 1/29 weeks in chart) 4. Just In Case – Morgan Wallen (Down 1/12 weeks in chart) 3. What I Want – Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (Down 1/4 weeks in chart) 2. Ordinary – Alex Warren (Down 1/18 weeks in chart) 1. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (NEW) NEW ENTRIES: 97. King Carter – Lil Wayne (8.2/10) 95. Type Dangerous – Mariah Carey (7.3/10) Boom-bap, soul and R&B in a mix that sounds good for the dancefloor and reminds me of Beyoncé's older eras but better. 93. Cotton Candy – Lil Wayne/2 Chainz (7.7/10) 74. Sapphire – Ed Sheeran (3/10) Tell me how Ed went from making many, many good singles that'll stick with me for years to making three songs that are forgettable. Sure, Azizam was my most streamed once, but it never really had a place in my heart… It's like a song that's good but not over the top but for some reason stuck with you. "Sapphire" goes for a mix of English and Punjabi, with Ed starting the song with a generic start and then loudly screaming "Sapphire" and then starting to rap, and if you know me, then you know I hate Ed Sheeran rapping; it's one of the most unnecessary things! It's like when Taylor Swift tried to cover Eminem's "Lose Yourself". And I've actually been hearing "Sapphire" on my feed for weeks, but it never stuck with me; in fact, it started bad, and now it's soured on me more than it already soured. It's sad seeing one of my most streamed artists stumble this badly. 65. Bells – Lil Wayne (3.9/10) 62. Welcome To Tha Carter – Lil Wayne (7/10) 61. Banned From NO – Lil Wayne (7.2/10) 56. Touch Me Like a Gangster – Jessie Murph (8.2/10) One of my least favourite music artists is actually making really good stuff… WOW. Sure, she's still not the best at singing, but this slaps. I haven't heard a country combination quite like this; it's fun, it's badass, and the production steers away from anything you'd hear in the country world... It kind of reminds me of Tones and I. 54. Sharks – Lil Wayne/Jelly Roll/Big Sean (8/10) Wasn't expecting to like this in the slightest, but I really do. Jelly Roll was used on a really nicely placed hook, and Lil Wayne and Big Sean added great verses to make a song that didn't feel hardcore and instead took the right pace. 42. Typa – Glorilla (5.3/10) GloRilla takes a less badass route to provide a lower and softer pitch rap that's not super soft but softer than her usual. 36. Hip-Hop – Lil Wayne/BigXthaPlug/Jay Jones (8/10) This really isn't a career highlight for BigX, and his good verses were dimmed down by a worse Lil Wayne, who drowned the song with autotune that didn't feel like it matched this fast-paced, high-octane rap song. Good song, but without Wayne, my score would be higher. 1. Manchild – Sabrina Carpenter (5.6/10) A quick and poor attempt to make another hit song that resembles "Short N Sweet". Sabrina can never get the summer formula right, and the amount of basic choices and rehashes of older songs from Sabrina showcases this; she isn't one with the ideas. :( RE-ENTRIES: 90. Gnarly – KATSEYE [No thanks.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 73. Fame Is A G*n – Addison Rae (Up 21) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] 23. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae (Up 13) Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 96. Missing – Morgan Wallen (Down 22) 94. Cliché – Mgk (Down 16) 91. Kiss Her In Front Of You – Morgan Wallen (Down 21) 89. If You Were Mine – Morgan Wallen (Down 20) 87. Falling Apart – Morgan Wallen (Down 19) 86. Me Jalo – Fuerza Regida/Grupo Frontera (Down 10) 85. Skoal, Chevy and Browning – Morgan Wallen (Down 19) 84. Kick Myself – Morgan Wallen (Down 26) [HIGHEST FALLER] 79. Where'd That Girl Go – Morgan Wallen (Down 15) 71. Eyes Are Closed – Morgan Wallen (Down 16) 70. I'm a Little Crazy – Morgan Wallen (Down 13) 69. Owa Owa – Lil Tecca (Down 19) 66. Whim Whamie – PLUTO/YKNIECE (Down 15) 63. Dark Thoughts – Lil Tecca (Down 10) 60. Dark Til Daylight – Morgan Wallen (Down 11) 51. Just Keep Watching – Tate McRae (Down 18) 45. Am I okay? - Megan Moroney (Down 11) 38. Superman - Morgan Wallen (Down 12) Songs that repeaked or achieved a new peak (excluding songs that stuck at their peak or are new entries): 99. Nice To Meet You – Myles Smith 73. Fame Is A G*n – Addison Rae 58. After All The Bars Are Closed – Thomas Rhett 55. Shake It To The Max (Fly) – Moliy/Silent Addy/Skillibeng/Shenseaa 49. Happen To Me – Russell Dickerson 32. Back To Friends – Sombr 30. Mystical Magical – Benson Boone 28. Weren't For The Wind – Ella Langley 23. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae 20. Worst Way – Riley Green BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST – King Carter – Lil Wayne WORST – Sapphire – Ed Sheeran The whole top 100: BEST – Lose Control – Teddy Swims WORST – Whim Whamie – PLUTO/YKNIECE NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries from Mark Ronson & RAYE, Tyla, Zara Larsson, Twenty One Pilots, Nemzzz & Latto and more!

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MELLOPE'S MOST STREAMED 13.06.25 #37 SONGS: 1. Touch Me Like a Gangster - Jessie Murph NEW [1 Week No.1] 2. Die For You - Joji ⬆️3 3. Genesis - Morgan Wallen ⬇️2 [1 Week No.1] 4. Love Somebody - Morgan Wallen RE-ENTRY [2 weeks no.1] 5. I Got Better - Morgan Wallen ⬆️1 6. Superman - Morgan Wallen ⬆️2 [1 Week no.1] 7. What I Want - Morgan Wallen/Tate Mcrae ⬇️4 [1 Week no.1] 8. 20 Cigarettes - Morgan Wallen NEW 9. One Thing - Lola Young RE-ENTRY 10. Glimpse Of Us - Joji ⬆️26 ARTISTS: 1. Morgan Wallen 2. The Weeknd 3. Joji 4. Jessie Murph 5. Little Simz ALBUMS: 1. I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen 2. SMITHEREENS - Joji 3. Dawn FM - The Weeknd 4. Lotus - Little Simz 5. After Hours - The Weeknd GENRES: 1. Country 2. R&B/Soul 3. Pop 4. Hip-Hop/Rap 5. Alternative

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 13.06.25 #34 Suzanne - Mark Ronson/RAYE (5.5/10) I've defended and loved RAYE a lot, but I honestly can't defend this… it just feels so simple in so many aspects. There's no part that gets you hooked or excited more, nor is there anything at all that goes out of the ordinary. It goes for a more old, soulful sound that feels overused. Everything Goes With Blue – Tyla (4/10) After the Smurfs movie gave us one of the worst songs of the year and stained the name of Rihanna, they come back with another big improvement but still not good enough. The problem is that all these Smurf songs feel manufactured for a children's audience and not authentic songs by the artist. This movie soundtrack has got to be the worst album of 2025. Midnight Sun – Zara Larsson (7.3/10) After hearing Zara Larsson's last attempt at making something fun, I wasn't really impressed, so to see her take a break from a noise that makes us think of JoJo Siwa is not only refreshing but frankly necessary to score a hit. "Midnight Sun" feels a bit… let's say "unbranded". It's not like this hasn't been done before; it's a song about love on a summer's day, and seeing MNEK credited as a producer is disappointing because I know he can do a lot more than this. Now, negatives aside, this is still quite fun. It's like the feeling that her David Guetta collaboration "On My Love" gives you, but with less of that free feeling, so a slight step down. Also, seeing the break between Zara's albums (3 years), it's shocking to see an album! announcement only a year later! The Contract – Twenty One Pilots (6.4/10) The first single from TOP's upcoming album, and after hearing "Clancy" for the first time a few weeks ago, it's safe to say there was definitely some excitement in me for this. Did they deliver? Honestly, this could've been much better. It feels like they're trying to give us something new with adding a brand of electronics on top of a slightly changed rock-pop formula. I've heard better from them; this doesn't hit the mark of approval for me. Holy Blindfold – Chris Brown (6.5/10) Probably wasn't the best time to drop music, but still. This song is simple; it's Chris Brown, and I haven't heard much of him, but from the stuff I've heard from him, this doesn't impress me much more. Won't Stop – Gunna (7/10) Gonna adds his previous collaborator Turbo on the team in "Won't Stop", where he goes against criticism and says he'll continue; it's definitely a lot clearer than his last stuff. Underdog – Roddy Ricch/F1 The Album (8.6/10) We continue from another song in the run-up to F1: The Album, AND THIS IS THE BEST ONE I'VE HEARD YET!! The flow, the pace and the tone are so smooth that the whole song has an aura all around it. Must listen. West Life - AJ Tracey (7.1/10) AJ Tracey gets yet another green because he is one of my favourite UK rappers. It's smooth & has his classic energy. Documents – Slick Rick/Nas (7.7/10) "Documents" is the 10th track off Slick Rick's new album "VICTORY". And it has a feature from the well-loved creator of "Illmatic", Nas. The two have good rapport and successfully deliver a sound that feels like it could do some things for the US rap scene. It's not falling short of the well-thought tag. Figures On The Wall – MOIO (8.2/10) This song is a reason to keep living life; stuff like this brings a tear to your eye. Now, the Web doesn't have a floodload of information on this release, but we don't need that. All that matters here is the connection; I wish the connection had been able to be interpreted better and the meaning didn't feel blurred and hard to find. But I'll take this. R&P – LD/Headie One (8.1/10) This is the first song I've heard from LD and the best song I've heard from Headie One. If you've heard UK rap/drill, you could've seen this coming from a mile away, but that doesn't mean the song still doesn't hit hard. The verses are speedy, on point and precise. They really went over the bar. LAST MAN STANDING - Blusher (6/10) It's just really boring. Westmoreland - Joe Armon-Jones/Asheber (6.4/10) Faithless – Lewis Fitzgerald (7.3/10) Guitar pop with a upbeat chord progression and a life message. Lewis plays the part of the song really well; I enjoyed it. Comedown – Henry Moodie (6.9/10) I miss the days of "drunk text". Folded – Kehlani (7/10) Surely this had to be inspired by Tyla; in fact, if you like Tyla, then this'll be right up your alley. It has a slow and easy pitch that feels right. When I Get Home – 4Batz/Wale (7.9/10) Who's out here calling Batz repetitive? The slow and easy energy hits every song, just as good but in a different way. Love it. Miscalculations – Ellie Dixon (6.9/10) A little basic pop but not the worst thing. In My Head – Mae Muller (4/10) Genuinely one of the most uninteresting and generic artists on planet Earth. Midnight Calls – Debbie (7.1/10) Stay Gold – Jax Jones/Ado (7/10) Finally, Jax Jones made a good song and stopped his slide into the abyss of crappy music artists. From Beyblade X (assuming that's an anime show based on the cover), this song is repetitive but in an earworm way that gets stuck in your head. It won't get a load of replays, but a few returns to this wouldn't hurt. Plasticine – James Marriott (6/10) A Better World – David Guetta/Cédric Gervais (7.6/10) A rare moment where David makes something that actually brings back the fun summer feeling and really captivates you. At least we have this back for a little bit. TATTOOS & U – Iann Dior (8.4/10) Just under two minutes of straight-to-the-point upbeat pop that should really be picked up by social media. Give this more attention! Call Me When You Need Me – Highasakite (6.6/10) Kintsugi – Ella Eyre (7.3/10) Did I miss something?? How did Ella go from "Deep Down" to this? Well, this is still pretty cool; it would do well in a bold perfume advert. TV Show – April (4/10) Nothing about this was interesting. When my wings are cut off – daine (6/10) Distant Strangers – ONEFOUR/The Kid Laroi/Imogen Heap (4.6/10) It's a reimagined and remixed version of Imogen Heap's "Headlock" that adds rap while using some of the same flow. Overall, though, it's just a cheap remix. ART – Nemzzz/Latto (6/10) Nemzzz made this a lot better; I feel his style is easier to listen to, so him being on this helped. Geezer - Kevin Abstract/Dominic Fike (6/10) It won't be remembered long. WASSUP – Joey Valance & Brae/JPEGMAFIA (4/10) After hearing a lot of Joey Valance's "No Hands" album, I had a bad view of them, and this is like the things on "No Hands". Cringe, pointless and a blip of new music Friday that will be forgotton. Chargie – Alesha Dixon/Tom Moutchi (8/10) This is how you do it. This reminded me of if Tate McRae's intense feeling was merged with Tyla into a dancefloor hit. Amazing. Sound & Light – Alison Goldfrapp (8.4/10) Wow, Alison just keeps on delivering. I've really got to check out more of her music. This reminds me of Kylie Minogue but with a warm summer feeling that gives a similar feeling to nostalgia; my brain loves this. Sweet – Badger/Chelsea Grimes (7.2/10) It's like a better version of Tommy And Piri. Burna - Jessy Blakemore (8.4/10) This is like Cat Burns, and as someone who loves Cat, this is a massive win. Aren't I Good For You – Yazmin Lacey (6/10) It's like if Jorja Smith and Olivia Dean got on a song together. Summer 17 - Elijah Waters/Jeshi (6/10) SUCKERPUNCH – All Time Low (7/10) It starts by sounding like a male version of Lady Gaga if she did a pop-rock song and then goes into a sound that fits upbeat country a little more. And it all sounds well made. Anxiety – Spotify Singles – Nova Twins (1.1/10) A TERRIBLE cover of Doechii's "Anxiety" that tries to be something different by adding rock and stronger sounds but instead only sounds harsher on the ears. Aftersun - Jessica Winter (7/10) Sick n Tired – Cash Cobain/OnlyHeaven (3.4/10) I don't know what to think of this… it's so slow that it sounds, on one hand, bad, but on the other hand, the slowness has good qualities. Either way, the feature still ruined it by jumping in and delivering a sound like Sexyy Red and then started singing despite sounding awful as a singer. Good Things Come To Those Who Wait – Skream & Benga (5/10) What was the point of this? Repeated nonsense.

US HOT 100 11.06.25 #35 THE TOP TEN: 10. Nokia – Drake (Down 1/16 weeks on the chart) 9. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone (Up 1/71 weeks in chart) 8. Lose Control – Teddy Swims (No change/94 weeks in chart) 7. Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (No change/42 weeks in chart) 6. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey (No change/60 weeks in chart) 5. I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen (Down 1/18 weeks in chart) 4. Luther – Kendrick Lamar/SZA (Up 1/28 weeks in chart) 3. Just In Case – Morgan Wallen (No change/11 weeks in chart) 2. What I Want – Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (No change/3 weeks in chart) 1. Ordinary – Alex Warren (No change/2 consecutive weeks at no. 1/17 weeks in the chart) NEW ENTRIES: 100. Nice To Meet You – Myles Smith (7/10) What I previously wrote: (now 7/10) The swing on this was nice, and the timing between each part was great, but it's not anything super out of the ordinary for Myles. It seems to find anything new from him as an artist. It uses the catchy "woah-oooo-oooo" line which I'm not surprised he's using, but it does eventually start to feel overused. And down to Myles' vocals, they're good, but I don't think they fit a lot of the songs' bases well, and even bending doesn't make it sound amazing. The end of the story is that I don't think he can sing on a song that's remembered forever, and FYI 'Stargazing' is not one of them. Despite me going a little harsh on Myles there, he definitely has potential to make use of a viral push; I'm never saying never! And due to the new EP, this could make a charting appearance. 98. Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) – Max McNown (3/10) Oh wow, how unexciting can American country music get? This is becoming like a competition to see who can make the most boring chord progression and give the least amount of passion. 94. Fame Is A G*n – Addison Rae (8.2/10) WOW... Addison makes something that I like?! That's a first. Addison's brand of bubblegum pop and synths usually feels like it doesn't do enough for me, but this made me think of a less glamorous version of PinkPantheress (and I don't mean that in an insulting way); it's just quick, pleasing pop that's good for the playlist. 82. Easy Lover – Miley Cyrus (8.4/10) Miley leans back into her radio-pop sound while still keeping that class which made people love her new era. The album's out today, and hearing this boogie pop-rock song really lifts the expectations for the album. 81. Tu Sancho - Fuerza Regida (6.7/10) I wasn't happy that I had to review another track by Fuerza, but for once it wasn't the same thing that they always input into our ears; sure, it wasn't the pinnacle of human experience, but it felt a little more genuine and a small step for the reggaeton scene. 50. Owa Owa – Lil Tecca (5/10) Just like "Dark Thoughts", this won't be remembered long if it peaks. This samples the classic dance sound "Owa Owa" (which is a bad sample choice) and makes it one of the main components of the song. 33. Just Keep Watching – Tate McRae (7.6/10) Tate's currently my most streamed artist of the year, and this will extend her lead by a slight bit (which she needs, as No. 2 is catching up fast!). Not only is this the best song from the F1 album, but it also has Tate's signature style; it sounds like something from "THINK LATER" but with a fine sound and diva energy coming through. It's a move that Tate's doing to solidify her place among the top pop girlies, and she's doing it well. NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 73. Backseat Driver – Kane Brown (Up 10) 51. Whim Whamie – PLUTO/YKNIECE (Up 24) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 99. Interlude – Morgan Wallen (Down 15) 97. Number 3 and Number 7 – Morgan Wallen/Eric Church (Down 12) 95. Revelation – Morgan Wallen (Down 15) 92. Latina Foreva – Karol G (Down 18) [HIGHEST FALLER] 89. Whisky Drink – Jason Aldean (Down 12) 85. Jack And Jill - Morgan Wallen (Down 13) 78. Cliché – Mgk (Down 16) 70. Kiss Her In Front Of You – Morgan Wallen (Down 13) 69. If You Were Mine – Morgan Wallen (Down 11) 68. Falling Apart – Morgan Wallen (Down 13) 66. Skoal, Chevy And Browning – Morgan Wallen (Down 12) 64. Where'd That Girl Go – Morgan Wallen (Down 11) 55. Eyes Are Closed – Morgan Wallen (Down 10) 45. Bloodline – Alex Warren/Jelly Roll (Down 13) SONGS ACHIEVING A NEW PEAK OR REPEAKING (excluding songs that stuck at their peak or new entries): 71. Malboro Rojo – Fuerza Regida 60. After All The Bars Are Closed – Thomas Rhett 56. Shake It To The Max (Fly) – MOLIY/Silent Addy/Skillibeng/Shenseaa 54. Happen To Me – Russell Dickerson 51. Whim Whamie – PLUTO/YKNIECE 36. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae 35. Mystical Magical – Benson Boone 34. Am I okay? - Megan Moroney 30. Weren't For The Wind – Ella Langley 25. Undressed – Sombr 23. Worst Way – Riley Green BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST – Easy Lover – Miley Cyrus WORST – Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) – Max McNown The whole top 100: BEST – Lose Control – Teddy Swims WORST – Whim Whamie – PLUTO/YKNIECE NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for Ed Sheeran, Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Tiesto & Sexyy Red, Teddy Swims & more!