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HOT 100 5.08.25 #43 TOP TEN: 10. Die With A Smile – Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (No change/50 weeks in chart) 9. Your Idol – Saja Boys (Up 3/NEW PEAK/6 weeks in chart) 8. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey (No change/68 weeks in chart) 7. Lose Control - Teddy Swims (No change/102 weeks in chart) 6. Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae (No change/18 weeks in chart) 5. Just In Case - Morgan Wallen (No change/19 weeks in chart) 4. Daisies – Justin Bieber (Down 1/3 weeks in chart) 3. What I Want – Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (Up 1/11 weeks in chart) 2. Golden – Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (No change/6 weeks in chart) 1. Ordinary - Alex Warren (No change/9 weeks at No. 1/25 weeks in chart) NEW ENTRIES: 84. Park – Tyler Hubbard (2/10) Tyler Hubbard has one song that I've replayed (that being "Dancin In The Country"), and honestly, after hearing a lot more of his music (including this), I can't deny that he's just another carbon copy of any American country artist who fits the tag of traditionally dull. I will say though, making a song about how the police caught you kissing your girlfriend in a church parking lot is definitely a different choice of topic... that's one way to put it at least. This song is actually so BORING that I don't even want to talk about it, so let's get this over with ASAP. The southern twang and the drums feel so made in a factory; every part and soundbite just feels like it was generically manufactured, and that's why I often have less to say about this kind of music. Stop making the same song chart over and over. 43. It Depends – Chris Brown/Bryson Tiller (5.5/10) Previous review: Chris Brown returns to the boring, kind of leisurely pace of R&B that satisfies nobody and leaves us thinking, "Was Holy Blindfold all he had in the tank??" Added: Honestly, like I said before, but I will add in some small additions, there are some nice summer claps and small details that are nice effects on the song, but in the end this still sounds like something off of "$$$4u". 38. Back In The Saddle – Luke Combs (8.1/10) Previous listen: Ok… But why is this BADASS?? The heavy rock and vocals lean into a style that feels like something the old real rockers did! Luke did exactly that and insanely well. WOW!! If you like rock, then give this a listen. Added: Whilst still keeping that western genre, Luke leans more into the "Backup Plan" core with a strong acoustic melody. 23. Which One – Drake/Central Cee (7.5/10) If you heard and liked "Blue Green Red", then you'll like this; it's just like that but with a Central Cee feature, which he sounds surprisingly decent on. I like when Drake puts on that accent; it gives his music a unique edge that turns regular beats into something special. This is also quite an upgrade from "What Did I Miss". RE-ENTRIES: 100. Tu Sancho - Fuerza Regida [Please stop entering.] 92. Revolving Door - Tate McRae [This recently grew on me a LOT more.] 91. Malboro Rojo - Fuerza Regida [I can't be bothered with any more Fuerza.] 21. Miami – Morgan Wallen (with new credits from Lil Wayne & Rick Ross) [Great... the only terrible song on the album got a terrible remix.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 87. Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson (Up 12) 86. Nice To Meet You - Myles Smith (Up 10) 85. Rather Lie – Playboi Carti/The Weeknd (Up 13) 83. Fruecencia - Dareyes De La Sierra (Up 11) 80. Bar None – Jordan Davis (Up 15) 75. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe (Up 16) 74. Strategy - Twice (Up 18) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] 71. Party 4 U - Charli XCX (Up 12) 70. Twilight Zone - Ariana Grande (Up 11) 62. Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) - Max Mcnown (Up 10) 55. Wildflower - Billie Eilish (Up 10) 54. Folded – Kehlani (Up 16) 32. Back To Friends - Sombr (Up 10) Songs that fell 10 spots or more (excluding Tyler the Creator's album bomb): 96. Madeline - Zach Bryan/Gabriella Rose (Down 34) [HIGHEST FALLER] 89. Go Baby – Justin Bieber (Down 23) 45. APT - ROSÉ/Bruno Mars (Down 10) Songs that re-peaked or reached new peaks (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak): 87. Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson 83. Frecuencia - Dareyes de La Sierra 81. Went Legit - G Herbo 80. Bar None - Jordan Davis 79. Sparks - Coldplay 75. No Broke Boys – Disco Lines/Tinashe 74. Strategy - Twice 67. Takedown – JEONGYEON, JIHYO & CHAEYOUNG of TWICE 62. Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) - Max Mcnown 54. Folded - Kehlani 49. Happen To Me - Russell Dickerson 39. Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne 33. Takedown – HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI 29. What It Sounds Like – HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna & REI AMI 28. Free - Rumi, JINU, EJAE & Andrew Choi 17. Good News – Shaboozey 16. Soda Pop – Saja Boys 9. Your Idol – Saja Boys BEST AND WORST: New entries: BEST - Back In The Saddle - Luke Combs WORST - Park - Tyler Hubbard The whole top 100: BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims WORST - WHIM WHAMMIE - PLUTO/YKNIECE NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, Bailey Zimmerman, Twice & Metro Boomin.

Same! Sad that it didn't appear in the official chart this week :(

"Squabble up" for No.1!!!!!!!

MELLOPE'S MOST STREAMED 1.06.25 #44 SONGS: 1. Save Me - Olly Murs NEW [1 Week No.1] 2. CUT EM OFF - Lizzo ⬆️15 3. CRASHOUT - Lizzo ⬇️1 4. Outside - Cardi B ⬆️2 [1 Week No.1] 5. NEW MISTAKES - Lizzo RE-ENTRY 6. Let Them Know - Mabel NEW 7. Sports Car - Tate Mcrae RE-ENTRY [4 Weeks No.1] 8. Still Bad - Lizzo ⬇️4 [2 Weeks No.1] 9. Squabble Up - Kendrick Lamar RE-ENTRY [5 Weeks No.1] 10. LEFTRIGHT - Lizzo ⬆️6 ARTISTS: 1. Lizzo 2. Prince 3. Olly Murs 4. Tyler, The Creator 5. Morgan Wallen ALBUMS: 1. MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING - Lizzo 2. Sign "O" The Times - Prince 3. DON'T TAP THE GLASS - Tyler, The Creator 4. I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen 5. Liquid Swords - GZA GENRES: 1. Pop 2. Hip-Hop/Rap 3. R&B/Soul 4. Alternative 5. Drill

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 1.08.25 #41 The Subway - Chappell Roan (5.8/10) One million times better than "The Giver," but I still can't say this is a showcase of what Chappell can be capable of; instead, it's a calm pop-rock song with occasional high notes from Chappell and doesn't reflect what she usually goes for. I just don't think the simplicity and the dreamy chords helped as much as she thought they would; it's just fine and definitely extremely overhyped by AOTY. They Wanna Have Fun - Metro Boomin (6.6/10) Metro gave us free club rap with party vibe lyrics and a simple backing production; overall, it's meant to be a simple song and not overthought. My problem is that it sounds like a song Cash Cobain could get a feature on, because in reality this needs to be more than that. Fast—Demi Lovato (7.6/10) Demi Lovato returns with a scoop of upbeat pop that highlights the fun summer in a great light. I think it's a little on the lines of feeling like an already made image, but if you know me, then you know I'm quite one for those types of pop tunes, especially if they have big vibes. Is It a Crime—Mariah the Scientist/Kali Uchis (8.2/10) Kali has this smoothness to her voice that can glide along any song to provide a lighter feel, and that's exactly what she did with Mariah, adding onto the dreamy pop sound as a clever accompaniment. Chevy Silverado - Bailey Zimmerman (7.3/10) Bailey Zimmerman's voice makes it easier to like his music; at least for me, it sounds good for the style he goes for, and in this it's no different with the song Feeling Average. If anyone else sang it, but Bailey did it in such a way that it felt like he took care of the tune that I can't help but vibe. L.O.V.E.U—D4vd/Hannah Bahng (6.9/10) Usually D4vd's songs have a blend that you haven't heard before or at least a part that makes you go wow more than any other, but this one doesn't. It's like Beabadoobee from Dollar Tree, with the song being fine and having an appeal but not as widespread as his other music. Superstars—Saweetie/TWICE (7.5/10) A pop-rap collaboration that definitely goes down better than Twice's one with Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie brings the fire, and Twice brings the sweetness, and together they go together really well. ENEMY - TWICE (8/10) A double release week for the K-pop group, as "Enemy" is the better of the two songs, with an earworm of an "oooo-oooo-oooo" melody that feels like a poor idea for some but really just proves that groovy execution is everything. Somewhere Only We Go - Tom Grennan (7.7/10) This single marks a period where we only have two weeks to wait before the album, and seeing I've been waiting for nearly half a year, this better be GOLD. Now onto the single, this song partly reminds me of a Sam Fender structure, but let's say instead he made it more for radio and, of course, in a Tom Grennan fashion. I really like how he leaned from party into emotional singles and actually kept the mood; it now feels like he's giving us an idea of the diverse sounds to expect and slowing us down with a song that may mark more of the album's sound, one from the heart and one that feels like some of the least engineer-altered singles. Don't Look Down—Gary Barlow/Becky Hill (7.8/10) The two legitimately have chemistry; it's slow and feels out of Becky's ordinary but has a charm that fits the people who love magical connected tunes… and on this, there's definitely passion in those notes. Heavens Sirens - David Kushner (8.3/10) We've heard "Daylights," but have we heard this? It feels like we're back to peak with a heartbreaking song about his own mental health that covers the downs of going through hard times. I think David's guitar and the background painted a message of struggle and dark times really well. Welcome back, David; we needed this. Bottomland - HARDY (4/10) Well, it's probably one of the most interesting country takes I've heard in a while, but that doesn't necessarily make it good, and this shows. I mean, I don't know if this is tuned, but at parts it sounds a little similar to that, and then it goes from being this interesting country take to church music. Weird song. KELEBU—Rema (7.7/10) Rema returns with a massively fiery Afrobeats tune with chants, trumpets, and one of the fastest-paced songs we've heard so far this year. Love the energy! Another banger! South Of Sanity—Zach Top (6.9/10) Zach Top's next song is basically a take on what he's already been doing—not good but not bad. Worth Your Wild - Russell Dickerson (7/10) This definitely has more power to be remembered than his current Hot 100 hit "Happen To Me." Fun country, here we come! Buenos Términos—Rauw Alejandro (5/10) Reggaeton music has taken a dive for the worst in the industry, and very few are showing redeeming factors of the genre; Rauw is not one of them. This is so expected in every way possible, from the simple loop to minimal effort. (To be fair, I haven't translated the lyrics, so it could be unexpected there, but every way possible is understandable.) Darlin' - Luude/Sean Paul/Brodie (7.1/10) I could certainly see this growing on me; the expectation of having a fun song that feels Luude-produced was met and was even near to taking me back to the bangers of 2022. There just needs to be more than the pie and filling, though—something special... I Need You—Gucci Mane (4.5/10) Lazy rap takes over again as this time Gucci goes into less of a rough rap territory and delivers what feels like a beat that Drake would accept. See the World—Buddah Bless/Big Sean/2 Chainz/Bossman Dlow (4/10) Four artists join together to make a song that's basically a rap crap breakdown. I can't believe four grown men got into a studio and made the main lyric "she a throat goat." It must be real hard to pay the bills and even harder to not make the same song over and over again. Music for the Soul—Sam Barber (4/10) Sam Barber's guitar and passionate folk songs easily get repetitive and feel like an unbaked cake. Favor—A COLOURS SHOW—Chezile (7.7/10) This song feels like a blend and blip of so many sounds from so many different styles; I really like it. This Right Here—Ciara/Latto/Jazze Pha (6.4/10) Seasalt & Teadrops - Horsegiirl (8.1/10) The equivalent of PinkPantheress but if she didn't have the accent. "Seasalt & Teardrops" is a fun hyperpop song with the bass not overprovided but instead matching well to provide a girly queen pop song and a club song. FLOTA - Chino Pacas/Neton Vega (5/10) The playful cut-ins were strange and didn't serve as much of a purpose as they thought. Bien Pedos—Xavi/Kapo (5.9/10) Y'all have to hear this—I saw the title, and it had the word "p****" in it, so I was like, "Does that mean something else in a foreign language??" So I went to Google Translate, and I kid you not, from Spanish (which is what I assumed the language was), it translates to "farts." So is Xavi singing about farting on a reggaeton beat?? And "bien" means good. BRO, IS XAVI SINGING ABOUT "GOOD FARTS"?? DOES BRO HAVE A FART FETISH??? WHAT??? Oh nah, I am NOT that kind of freak, bro. I'm out. I showed up for New Music Friday, not FETISH Friday. OK, but in all seriousness, to the song, it's just basic. BEAT UP CHANEL$ - Slayyyter (6.7/10) Very modern, very hyper, very poppy. Blame It On You - Daniel Seavey (5.4/10) Sunday Morning—Henry Moodie (7/10) Ok, I'll admit that basic boy pop can easily be compared to this, but there's just something about Moodie… he does basic and gives it a charm. Flower—Yung Kai (7/10) It really is like his big viral hit, although despite the singularity and popularity, he still keeps up quality, at least somewhat. On The Low—Tiwa Savage/Skepta (7/10) Refuge - ILLENIUM/Norma Jean Martine (7.3/10) A really passionate electronic song that brings the bass and the meaning—I'll definitely accept this. Trinidad - Geese (2/10) This sounds like something you'd hear at some ancient ritual. He randomly starts yelling with poor instrumental backing, and people eat this up?? I was starting to think that maybe I just don't get the "AOTY deluxe music taste," but now I'm concerned for who's listening to this. LOVERS OR FRIENDS - YG/Leon Thomas (8.2/10) Really groovy rhythm and a nice funky tone to it; it would've been a hit in the 2000s for sure. Also possibly Leon's most popular feeling song. The line referencing Epstein's island was so random though... crazyyyy. What About Love—Cian Ducrot (7/10) Accessories—That Mexican OT/Peso Peso (6.7/10) It's giving me partly BigXthaPlug energy, but instead mixed with more of club-rap music, it's not any of those exactly but gives off them. Let It Be A Hallelujah - Lauren Daigle (5/10) It's not the annoying kind of traditional Christian music, which is good, but it is a little too similar with piano and vocals and lyricism and basically the whole song... Whiskey Told Ya - Eli Young Band/Corey Kent (5/10) You get the deal by now; same, same country. Carried Away—$uicideboy$/Night Lovell (6.9/10) Tension—Haiden Henderson (8/10) It's got that intense beat drop that gives the song its shine, and even when that's not happening, it's still a greatly fun song that sounds like it could have a lot more popularity. Good on Spotify for finding this one. Somethin—Miles Caton (6.7/10) Tambourine - The Dare (6/10) A simple, intense drum loop that doesn't feel like it serves a purpose other than to exist. Chevron - BETWEEN FRIENDS (6.5/10) Sophie—Haute & Freddy (6.5/10) How To Live—Del Water Gap (8.2/10) An absolutely beautiful song that discusses regret and trying to find purpose in life, it not only resonates with many people but also has amazing production values, with the instruments all providing anything but dull. I'll keep this song close to my heart. Love, Bomb—Let Soul (7/10) Peaceful and relaxing. Clue—The Two Lips (7.8/10) Basically almost exactly like Beabadoobee, I wouldn't blame you for thinking it was her. ALIVE—Greek (5.8/10) Forever—DE'WAYNE/I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (2.5/10) It sounds like BTS went to the circus whilst on something. Black Bear—Hey, nothing (7/10) Personally—Kamran Khan/The Japanese House (6/10) I respect how both tried to go for a lightened mood with woodwind instruments providing a feel that they probably thought was magical... but honestly, it's pretty boring, don't you think? Perfectas - Emilia (8/10) I don't usually like non-English songs this much, but the sound felt like it'll get nostalgic fast. Fine Shyt—Bunna B (5/10) BunnaB sounds like Sexyy Red as she raps about how she can't get "fine shit" off her mind; it's twice as bad when she cringely spells it as "shyt" in the title. Aside from that fact, it's not the end of the world, just cringe. Gone—Aaliyah/Tank (5.5/10) Summerinlove—Parcels (4.5/10) Black Swan - Wisp (2/10) Can you even call this music? A lot of it just sounds like noise to me. Love Like This—Fujii Kaze (8/10) Dreamy, summery R&B chords on easy male vocals that have a great pitch for the song, Mellope approved. Blindsided - Arabian (8/10) FLO but without the expensive pop sound. This song is some beautiful R&B. WHAT IS FOREVER FOR—Frost Children (8.4/10) WHAT JUST ENTERED MY EARS?? Someone needs to investigate this brand of electropop; it all feels so much more real with a louder beat! It puts you in the moment without messing up quality. Corazón - Danny Ocean (7.5/10) Jetpack—Fleshwater (8.5/10) Fleshwater went full out in a dark, action-packed metal song that feels like a crowd-pleaser for any metal fan, truly spectacular sounds that highlight how they'll stay true to old metal routes whilst balancing in new ones that give the genre a fresh sound. They will experiment too, and that's what I love even more. OK. - ROBI (7/10) Chill. Se7enteen5ive - Conway the Machine (7/10) Parking Lot—Sofia Camara (7/10) Strong structure for a sad pop song; you can tell it's modified, though... and a little too much for me. Stuck On You - Ethan Campuzano (0.5/10) The beat could have easily been spared, but DAMN. The vocals are AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWFUL... DAMN. DAMN. DAMN. The vocals sound AI and soulless in ways that are more painful than swallowing nails. It's very rare that one factor ruins a song this much.

HOT 100 29.06.25 #42 THE TOP TEN: 10. Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (No change/49 weeks in chart) 9. Luther—Kendrick Lamar/SZA (Up 2/35 weeks in chart) 8. A Bar Song (Tipsy)—Shaboozey (Down 2/67 weeks in chart) 7. Lose Control - Teddy Swims (Up 2/101 weeks in chart) 6. Love Me Not—Ravyn Lenae (Up 1/NEW PEAK/17 weeks in chart) 5. Just In Case - Morgan Wallen (No change/18 weeks in chart) 4. What I Want—Morgan Wallen/Tate McRae (Down 1/10 weeks in chart) 3. Daisies—Justin Bieber (Down 1/2 weeks in chart) 2. Golden - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (Up 2/NEW PEAK/5 weeks in chart) 1. Ordinary - Alex Warren (No change/8 weeks No. 1/24 weeks in chart) NEW ENTRIES: 94. Frecuencia - Dareyes de La Sierra (3.5/10) Another clone of the Spanish-Mexican field of pop with the same overused instruments and sound. Give this a rest; it feels like I'm reviewing the same song over and over. 92. Strategy - TWICE (4/10) Honestly, seeing that so many songs have charted from the K-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack, I think I may as well review this, and honestly, my score keeps wanting to change, but then I just dislike it again. It's just their usual aesthetic brand of K-pop that's anything but unique. 84. 1965 - Jessie Murph (1/10) A pathetic quadruple attempt and trying this new side of her music where her screeches and intros now merge into becoming autotuned, sounding as if Charli XCX were a cat getting run over. Oh, and the meaning and video are DISGUSTING. 82. Tell Me What It Is - Tyler, The Creator (8.1/10) 62. Madeline - Zach Bryan/Gabriella Rose (6/10) Does Zach Bryan just make the exact same song every time? I'll be shocked to hear if he ever puts out anything new. And yeah, he has good songs, but they are all in some way, shape, or form the same acoustic country songs. This follows that way and lacks some more material. 59. Don't You Worry Baby—Tyler, The Creator/Madison McFerrin (7.2/10) 56. Don't Tap The Glass/Tweakin' - Tyler, The Creator (7.9/10) 55. I'll Take Care Of You—Tyler, The Creator (6.5/10) 54. Mommanem—Tyler, The Creator (3.9/10) 51. Stop Playing With Me—Tyler, The Creator (6.8/10) 48. Sucka Free - Tyler, The Creator (8.4/10) 46. Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne (8.4/10) Everything about this song feels so natural yet full of life; every part of the song's journey, the guitar, drums & vocals are just so involved in the song, and the fact that simplicity can be this fine is a showcase of what Ozzy really did. R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne. 44. Ring Ring Ring—Tyler, The Creator (8.5/10) 41. Sugar On My Tongue - Tyler, The Creator (8.4/10) 33. Big Poe—Tyler, The Creator/Sk8brd (9.4/10) I'm sorry... WHAT? The energy on this is INSANE!! Tyler not only needs to start doing more club-rap music, but Pharell needs to produce more like THIS. The electronic funkiness ruled the track with the perfect amount of pitch on the beat, and Tyler's vocals were as clean as the ones on Kendrick's "Squabble Up." The amount of effort to blend all this into a highly calculated and high-effort jam is unreal. Hats off to Tyler; this is possibly the best song to hit the UK charts this year so far. 16. Eternity - Alex Warren (6.7/10) Alex previewed a snippet of this, and now that I've heard the full thing, it already feels like I've heard it; that's how predictable the song was. I'm not saying it's a terrible song, but it's nothing apart from Alex's usual loud hook and vocals that sound exaggerated for the song's feel. This is still probably the best first impression I've gotten from the album's newer singles, though. RE-ENTRIES: 100. Typa - Glorilla [I can see why she had better performing songs.] 99. Somewhere Over Laredo - Lainey Wilson [No huge feelings for this.] 96. Nice To Meet You - Myles Smith [I honestly thought this would of been forgotton in December of 2024.] 95. Bar None - Jordan Davis [Whatever, I don't mind it.] 91. No Broke Boys—Disco Lines/Tinashe [Don't care.] 89. Went Legit—G Herbo [Not a bad surprise to see this stick around.] 80. Sparks - Coldplay [Pretty good.] 72. Better Me For You (Brown Eyes) - Max Mcnown [Pretty boring return.] 49. Mama, I'm Coming Home - Ozzy Osbourne [A song that I've not yet heard by him.] NOTEABLE CHANGES: Songs that climbed 10 spots or more: 83. Party 4 U - Charli xcx (Up 10) 81. Twilight Zone - Ariana Grande (Up 17) [HIGHEST CLIMBER] 78. Hard Fought Hallelujah - Brandon Lake/Jelly Roll (Up 10) 76. Takedown—JEONGYEON/JIHYO/CHAEYUNG of Twice (Up 14) 70. Folded—Kehlani (Up 15) 50. Happen To Me - Russell Dickerson (Up 14) 39. Takedown—Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (Up 12) 36. Burning Blue—Mariah The Scientist (Up 11) 34. Backup Plan - Bailey Zimmerman/Luke Combs (Up 10) 31. What It Sounds Like - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami (Up 12) 30. Free—Rumi/JINU/Ejae/Andrew Choi (Up 11) Songs that fell 10 spots or more: 90. River Washed Hair - Zach Bryan (Down 15) 87. Champagne & Vacay—Travis Scott/Don Toliver (Down 34) 86. Chains & Whips - Clipse/Kendrick Lamar (Down 44) 77. Walking Away - Justin Bieber (Down 40) 75. Dumbo—Travis Scott (Down 21) 66. Go Baby—Justin Bieber (Down 48) [HIGHEST FALLER] 64. Kick Out—Travis Scott (Down 14) 53. Jump—BLACKPINK (Down 25) 38. Yukon - Justin Bieber (Down 21) 23. What Did I Miss? - Drake (Down 15) Songs that reached a new peak or repeaked (excluding new entries or songs that stuck at their peak): 76. Takedown—JEONGYEON/JIHYO/CHAEYUNG of Twice 70. Folded—Kehlani 39. Takedown—Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami 34. Backup Plan - Bailey Zimmerman/Luke Combs 31. What It Sounds Like - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami 30. Free—Rumi/JINU/Ejae/Andrew Choi 22. Good News—Shaboozey 21. Soda Pop—Saja Boys 19. How It's Done - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami 12. Your Idol—Saja Boys 6. Love Me Not - Ravyn Lenae 2. Golden - Huntr/X/Ejae/Audrey Nuna/Rei Ami BEST AND WORST: New Entries: BEST - Big Poe - Tyler, The Creator/Sk8brd WORST - 1965 - Jessie Murph The whole top 100: BEST - Lose Control - Teddy Swims WORST—WHIM WHAMMIE—PLUTO/YKNIECE NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS: Possible new entries for Drake & Central Cee, Chris Brown, Morgan Wallen & Lil Wayne, Luke Combs, Tyla & Wizkid & more!

"Blue Strips" is 10000% a guilty pleasure song!

Goated no.1 and 2.

MELLOPE'S MOST STREAMED 25.06.25 #43 1. Revolving Door - Tate Mcrae RE-ENTRY [1 Week no.1] 2. CRASHOUT - Lizzo ➡️ 3. Too Good To Be True - Kenzie Vois NEW 4. Still Bad - Lizzo RE-ENTRY 5. Blue Strips - Jessie Murph NEW 6. Outside - Cardi B ⬇️5 [1 Week no.1] 7. Nights Like These - Benson Boone ⬆️25 8. I Got Better - Morgan Wallen RE-ENTRY 9. 20 Cigarettes - Morgan Wallen RE-ENTRY 10. Don't We - Morgan Wallen RE-ENTRY ARTISTS: 1. Lizzo 2. Morgan Wallen 3. Kenzie Vois 4. Bjork 5. Tate Mcrae ALBUMS: 1. I'm The Problem - Morgan Wallen 2. MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING - Lizzo 3. Vespertine - Bjork 4. Big GRRRL Small World - Lizzo 5. So Close To What - Tate Mcrae GENRES: 1. Pop 2. Hip- Hop/Rap 3. Alternative 4. Country 5. Dance

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY 25.06.25 #40 Which One—Drake/Central Cee (7.5/10) If you heard and liked "Blue Green Red," then you'll like this; it's just like that but with a Central Cee feature, which he sounds surprisingly decent on. I like when Drake puts on that accent; it gives his music a unique edge that turns regular beats into something special. This is also quite an upgrade from "What Did I Miss." Dealer - Lola Young (8.2/10) Not only the best single from the upcoming album so far but also one of her best songs, and I wouldn't even blame you for calling this better than everything on her last album! It has a sound and lyricism that feels like Lola but strays away from a cringe line, and the sound feels altered to sound different, but that actually gives it more of a live and real sound that complements the song. Great listen. DYNAMITE - Tyla/Wizkid (7.1/10) A fusion of two Afrobeat sounds that brings a lively and danceable tune, these two sound like they could connect well on a track, and I'm happy to report that they both brought flavour to the song. With You—Jorja Smith (5/10) A loud drum loop that sounds fit for rap/trap, but instead Jorja adds her brand of singing that often fits a soulful tone. I don't like the merge, and despite the unique take, it still ends up sounding basic. Miami (Remix)—Morgan Wallen/Lil Wayne/Rick Ross (1/10) "Miami" was the only song I hated on Morgan Wallen's "I'm The Problem," and you had to remix it with rap artists?? Once again, the "Miami" cut-in sounds so low quality, like it's playing from a decades-old device, and the rappers here could never change my mind; they just add two annoying vocal inputs. I guess the rappers do have a slightly better beat change and stop the "Miami" input from coming in as much, but overall, it's not a positive, and honestly, it's Morgan Wallen's worst song. My opinion has upgraded on the original song, though. 12 to 12 - Sombr (7.9/10) I was not expecting to hear Sombr on a beat that sounds more like something Lizzo would be on. "12 to 12" has a funky, danceable sound that stays true to Sombr's vocal tone whilst balancing out new fields of music; he definitely didn't play it safe with this one, but he did that in an amazing way. Check it out! Save Me—Olly Murs (8.2/10) Olly Murs finally returns, and as expected, we've got a dancefloor hit on our hands. The song has a style that feels slightly jazzy but with a chaotic twist of getting into a bad situation in an argument where Murs plays it playfully and with energy. This truly is a new Murs era, and I'm honestly so proud of this guy for fighting through the horrible headlines about him and continuing with his weight routine for his fans. Olly is one artist who truly cares about the fans, and I love that! STREET X STREET - Sia/Cypress Hill/DJ FLICT (7.5/10) I'm not joking when I say that this sounds like something Playboi Carti would release! The beat has rap artists on and goes into trap elements with an intense sound that Sia uses autotune to blend into. And surprisingly… it's good. HOT GIRL PROBLEMS - The Kid LAROI (6.9/10) I guess I'll take it. I mean, it's an average score I'd give Laroi, and it's also for a usual Laroi song about girls, which uses the same production elements that made the sound for his previous albums. He needs to step into a new zone. Back in the Saddle—Luke Combs (8.4/10) Ok… but why is this BADASS?? The heavy rock and vocals lean into a style that feels like something the old real rockers did! Luke did exactly that and insanely well. WOW!! If you like rock, then give this a listen. Gossip—Confidence Man/Jade (6/10) Confidence Man is an artist I respect, but I was never a fan of Jade, and as much as I don't like Jade, I do have to respect how this is actually OK. Jade is a little boring and annoying in her tone of voice, but it's not too off-putting, and the beat has a nice synth and funky-like switch to give it some level of interest, although I think more of a pumping bass would do the song better. Beautiful Colours—OneRepublic (7/10) OneRepublic releases another song from Kaju no. 8; this one is more of a slower-paced song. As much as it's decent, I'm not getting too much feeling for this. Not amazing. Uuu - J Balvin/Stormzy (6.4/10) J Balvin's culture mixes with Stormzy to create a pop-ish and rough-ish rap blend; it doesn't work, but it's also not a terrible result. I don't care for it. It Depends—Chris Brown/Bryson Tiller (5.5/10) Chris Brown returns to the boring, kind of leisurely pace of R&B that satisfies nobody and leaves us thinking, "Was Holy Blindfold all he had in the tank??" Sugar Sweet—Mariah Carey/Shenseea/Kehlani (5.6/10) The opening era isn't looking too good; if this'll be the lead single (not saying it will be), it doesn't have any exciting energy and instead falls flat. Sapphire—Ed Sheeran/Arijit Singh (7/10) A surprisingly highly improved remix where Arijit brings a slice of culture that feels like the track needs to be complete! Freak It—Kim Petras (3.5/10) A hyperpop/electronic club song that keeps her style intact while blending into a more "How I'm Feeling Now" kind of vibe, I don't like this, and if you know me, I heavily dislike Charli XCX, so you know that anything similar probably won't be for me. To Be Free - Sam Smith (5.6/10) Sam continues to repaint the elegant and more natural side of his music. I'm not sure if this is due to the "Unholy" backlash or personal choice, but it's definitely not his best decision; his previous singles have done this but better. Turn This Truck Around—Jordan Davis (7.3/10) Jordan just keeps getting better; this is an even realer brand of American country that still feels partly like a copy, but at least he gives more energy to the song. Beautiful Strangers - TOMORROW X TOGETHER (6.8/10) Whisper—Rag'n'Bone Man/Max Chapman/Mischief (7.9/10) Rag'n'Bone Man has his signature sound flow through, with the instrumentals providing arguably as much worth as the vocals; it sounds like old music but with a modern twist. Reckless—Hanumankind/Daniel Curry (8.4/10) Hanumankind brings an intense and rapid-quality energy that Denzel helps fuel; together they make something truly spectacular. Midsummer pipe dream—Guitarricadelafuente/Troye Sivan (6.4/10) End Of Summer—Tame Impala (5/10) I just don't know; it's a long song, and nothing stood out to me. Miss Sunshine - MGK (6.4/10) It partly reminds me of if Alex Warren made a summer pop song, with the vocals leaning more towardshis tone. Surprisingly alright, though. Holy—Mac DeMarco (6.3/10) Same Thing - Ely Oaks/LAVINIA (8.1/10) As long as it charts, I'm sure these two will keep collaborating, and as they do, I may as well say that I quite like the synths and bass; this is their best collaboration yet. Professional - Offset (7/10) I'll take it; from what I hear, it's the tough-appeal rap, and I think Offset plays the lead role well. Chula Vente - Luis R. Conriquez/Fuerza Regida/Neton Vega (5/10) Average Spanish song. Learn To Love—Zoe Wees/Dean Lewis (6/10) Occasionally Dean delivers a heart-pulling sound that makes you feel very strong emotions, and other times he doesn't; this is a time where he doesn't. Dolce Vita - Sophie Ellis-Bextor (7.1/10) Sophie's upcoming album is looking even more fun with a dance-club song that partly sounds (and only a little) like ABBA. I'm not sure if I'm the only one seeing it, but I kind of hear the oldish dance influences but with a more modernised sound… and Bextor's vocals help remind me of ABBA on this too. Big Bag—French Montana/Lil Durk (6/10) The Weight Of You (I'm Glad You Died) - Caity Baser (7/10) Despite the song title being kind of wild and easily toned down… it's still kind of understandable, the feeling of not carrying the weight of someone because they're gone, and there being a good side of that. I feel the use of "I'm glad you died" was only put in to keep up Caity's ways of her over-exaggerating TikTok-pop phase. Hot Body—Ayra Starr (6.8/10) A sexual Afrobeat song that doesn't push past the replayable line or even reach it. Too basic. Drama—Jordan Adetunji (7.5/10) Partly reminds me of 4Batz when he made his quality grow more with the slow and dreamy rap melodies. Have A Baby (With Me) - Daniel Caesar (5.5/10) I'm sorry, but this is just too straightforward, and it comes across as weird. The song itself doesn't have any huge highlights either. I guess I could give a few points for the slightly dreamy instrumentals, though. 1942 - Clavish (5.5/10) Standard UK Rap. This Circle—Paramore (4/10) I don't think I've heard something at this level of standard from them. This is so half-baked that it's painful. A New Day—Sebastian Ingrosso/Celine Dion (8/10) A DJ loop with occasional twists that has a very surreal feeling to it if you listen in the right place, preferably while looking at a great view. Don't Care No More - Bay Swag/Cash Cobain (3.8/10) What did I just listen to?? This was soulless mumbling, as if it was going to lead up to something, and then it led up to NOTHING. Disappointing. N.O.V.A - Nova Twins (2/10) Ear-splitting shouting that isn't even covered by anything good; it's like teenage girls in a drama show letting out a scream. This is horrid. Dream Night—Jamie xx (7/10) A chilled-out wave of synths. Needs more but still good, especially the last part. By Myself—Kodak Black/DJ E Money/G6reddot (5/10) The vocals are FRIED (as usual for Kodak), but there's still a level of decency to the track, and it's surprisingly not entirely expected. Still forgot it quickly, though. I Know—IShowSpeed (6.7/10) IShowSpeed is improving as he continues his rap career. I can't say this is better than his last single, but it is better than nearly all the others I've heard. Happier—Remember Monday (6.5/10) The UK's Eurovision entry comes back with guitar and drums in a basic yet kind of groovy pop girl background… It's definitely an improvement from their Eurovision entry, and it kind of reminds me of Sabrina's "Manchild" slightly. Next Life—24kGoldn (7.1/10) Radio pop where whistling seems to make a catchy part of the whole song. Turn Me Up - Mabel (6.5/10) Mabel's career turning this route was unexpected and not for the better; the slower, Tyla-ish sound is losing her fans, and I'm one of them who's leaving her fanbase. EURO-COUNTRY - CMAT (7/10) It follows in the same field as "Take A Sexy Picture Of Me," but instead the background doesn't move with such difference, and that isn't good. Nyash (Shake) - Pozer (6.4/10) Dis Badman—Sammy Virji/Champion/IRAH (4/10) Drum and bass is hitting lows with this; it's your average "badman." Big bass song that's repetitive in style... you get the idea. I'm Not Hungry Anymore - MARINA (7.2/10) After dropping her album "Princess Of Power," Marina is back after not even taking a real break (supposedly for FROOT's 10th anniversary). I've got to say that she hasn't cut quality despite having a large quantity; the vocals partly remind me of Gaga at points, with the beat adding a princess level of pop whilst being fun, with electronics and synths making up a sound that has the right amount of changes. I'm so happy that they didn't overproduce this. Surrounded—Koe Wetzel (6.5/10) Country-rock that's not exactly special, but it still holds a factor of quality. Quite expected for the current music around the genre. One Condition—DJ Tunez/Wizkid/FOLA (7/10) Jazz mixed with Afrobeats to create a blend that sounds partly artistic... strange, but I like it! You Stole The Show—SIENNA SPIRO (6.5/10) Case—CUBE/Thelonius (7.5/10) Thelonious brings this raw feel to rap that follows in the likes of many other Black rappers; I love that. Golden (David Guetta remix) - K-pop demon hunters cast/David Guetta (7/10) It's good, but I don't think there was a huge need for this remix. Easy - JVKE/LAY (6.6/10) JVKE's music but without the piano or magical feeling. Born To Fly - Anabel Englund/Mary Droppinz (5/10) Well, at least it's not the horror that was the "PLB" remix. Darlin' - Hudson Westbrook (6.4/10) Your average country music. Way To Go—Mercer Henderson (7/10) Dumb Girl - Alessi Rose (6/10) It's like "Way To Go" by Mercer Henderson, but it's too simple to satisfy. My Girl—Isabel Larosa (8/10) Did I miss an update? This is insane! This is full-on the girl pop that media craves; it's like Nessa Barrett with the quieter pitch that lets the beat smoothly run through the song. Wow, just wow. Blame On You - Alexander Stewart (8.5/10) Now THIS is music! A true display of true simplicity is when radio music has quality. Say Something - Royel Otis (8.5/10) "Say Something" is the best song by Royel Otis that I've heard so far; it has a sound that feels similar to "Suburbs" by Good Neighbours but without the upbeat tone. This feels real; it feels like it captures you in the moment. This could be an era. BAD NIGHT—KARMA—Graham Barham (6.6/10) Morgan Wallen if he had more of a teenage appeal. Lonely in the Jungle—Khamari (7.2/10) Gentle acoustic that has a hook that is worth the buildup; going gently into higher but softer was such an amazing transition. What Do We Ever Really Know? - Balu Brigada (8/10) A big step down from the release of "Backseat," but it still has growth that showcases that Balu can master different sounds. Move It Along—Sasha Keable/Leon Thomas (7/10) Slow and soulful, they could've made the song swing in a better direction, though. Hecho Para Ti - LATIN MAFIA/Omar Apollo (6.7/10) Higher Power—Gryffin/Lavern/AR/CO (6/10) I don't like the beats "glitches." Wet Hair—Audrey Hobart (3/10) Basically Gracie Abrams but only different in the slightest. BIRTHDAY—Jennifer Lopez (4.5/10) It's a little like "Gnarly" by KATSEYE, but if it wasn't a K-pop song. Crush - Indigo De Souza (5/10) This week has really had its fair share of bland female pop music. I don't know what the point of these songs is; they do nothing but exist. Inside Our Hearts—Martin Garrix/Alesso/Shaun Farrugia (2/10) One of the most boring things I've ever heard. It's like the Jonas Brothers but somehow even more uninspired. Baby Chop—Boylife/No Rome/Keshi (6.7/10) Jammers Anonymous—MAVI/Niontay (2.2/10) Both rappers sound intoxicated as they speak in a slow and hard-to-understand tone that doesn't fit their current era and stands as MAVI's worst drop I've heard, and I've heard quite a bit by him. Worry About—Alfie Indra (6.6/10) I got introduced to Alfie Indra when I heard his song "Comfort Zone" on Fresh Finds in 2024, but since then he hasn't lived up to that level. Thinkin About You—Vedo (7/10) If FLO was one male and instead went for more chill R&B, this would be the output. Dopamine - Fireboy DML (7.2/10) An Afro-dance tune that legit has potential. It's fun. Playa Paradise—DJ Tennis/Eliza Rose (7.5/10) It's like if Eliza's "Body Still Moving" collab wasn't funky but was still a dance song. What's the Deal? - Hit-Boy (7.6/10) A fun-filled rap song that isn't overcomplicated yet goes out in full style. Church—Tasha Cobbs Leonard/John Legend (6.6/10) A Christian worship song that feels so traditionally Christian that it's bad. If you know what I mean. Primer Lugar—Eladio Carrion/Omar Courtz (4.4/10) What If—Tors (5/10) Sounds like something Alex Warren would make. Rapture In Blue—Daniel Avery/Cecile Believe (5.8/10) Desire—Noizu/Hannah Boleyn (7/10)

This is gonna be so goated!

There's also a huge amount of supporters I've seen for Tom Macdonald! But just like Alex Warren, they have a lot more haters with genuine opinions and you can't discard that fact.

What do you mean by "You have to have a good eye for these things"?

Just heard the snippet... wish I didn't.

Tom Macdonald gets a load of streams and positive comments... doesn't mean his career aged well.