- Young, Dumb, And Broke by Khalid (#34)
- Strip That Down by Liam Payne featuring Quavo (#40) [Spent 1 Week At #1]
The Countdown:
Last Week's #1 Song: The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
40. Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man (#38) [–2] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
39. Everyday by Logic featuring Marshmello (DEBUT)
38. Trust Fund Baby by Why Don't We (#39) [+1]
37. Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato (#36) [–1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
36. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa (DEBUT)
35. Alone by Halsey featuring Big Sean and Stefflon Don (#37) [+2]
34. Thunder by Imagine Dragons (#32) [–2] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
33. No Roots by Alice Merton (#35) [+2]
32. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage (#30) [–2]
31. Sit Next To Me by Foster The People (#33) [+2]
30. How Long by Charlie Puth (#28) [–2]
29. On The Loose by Niall Horan (#31) [+2]
28. Bad At Love by Halsey (#25) [–3]
27. Delicate by Taylor Swift (#29) [+2]
26. Want You Back by 5 Seconds Of Summer (#26) [=]
25. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello (#22) [–3]
24. IDGAF by Dua Lipa (#24) [=]
23. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign (#27) [+4]
22. Tell Me You Love Me by Demi Lovato (#20) [–2]
21. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug (#19) [–2] [Spent 7 Weeks At #1]
20. I Like Me Better by Lauv (#18) [–2]
19. All The Stars by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA (#21) [+2]
18. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes (#23) [+5]
17. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash (#13) [–4]
16. No Excuses by Meghan Trainor (#16) [=]
15. Say Something by Justin Timberlake featuring Chris Stapleton (#15) [=]
14. Mine by Bazzi (#17) [+3]
13. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie (#14) [+1]
12. Wait by Maroon 5 (#12) [=]
11. Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons (#11) [=]
10. Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé (#10) [=] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
9. New Rules by Dua Lipa (#9) [=]
8. Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey (#5) [–3] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
7. Let You Down by NF (#6) [–1] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
6. God's Plan by Drake (#8) [+2]
5. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar (#7) [+2]
4. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B. (#3) [–1] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
3. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line (#2) [–1]
2. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello (#4) [+2]
1. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey (#1) [=] [2nd Week At #1]
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran (9th of 10 Weeks At #1)
Biggest Fall Of The Week: Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash (–4)
Biggest Rise Of The Week: In My Blood by Shawn Mendes (+5)
New Entrants
- Our first of two entrants this week comes from the return of Logic, who is collaborating with Marshmello in his new single called Everyday. Right off the bat, I do like the lyrical content for the most part. It talks about working hard and not giving up on what he's trying to do and this is something we can relate to. The production here is pretty good for Marshmello. It's not quite as good as Wolves, but at least it's better than Friends. I think Logic does a good job with his verses. We'll see how long this sticks around.
- If I'm being honest, I think Dua Lipa should be in consideration as one of the best breakout artists of 2018 in my opinion. With her latest debut this week, she now has a total of three songs on the countdown. She is collaborating with Calvin Harris in his new single titled One Kiss. First off, I really liked how the collaboration turned out. Now I don't think it's as good as his previous singles, but Calvin Harris still did well production-wise. However, it's Dua Lipa that makes the song better. She shines with her vocals like she always does, as evidenced by her two other representations currently on the countdown. Overall, it's a really good song and I hope for the best.
Blurbs In The Mirror
- For our exits, Young, Dumb, And Broke lasted quite a while for a song that didn't even hit the Top 10. Though, it's not likely to make the year-end list on this countdown as it got caught in between years. But it's not something that I care about in the big picture. I'm hoping his other single, Love Lies can debut soon. Also, we have the departure of Strip That Down, which was long overdue. I'll just simply say that it's about damn time that song left us.
- So, it appears that Halsey may have more than one movie role, as I just heard that she'll be starring in own movie coming soon. Looks like she might have a future in acting.
- In My Blood jumped into the Top 20 relatively quickly in its third week here. I'm sure it'll continue to catch on now with the music video for the song being recently released this week. His new album does come out next month, so I'm curious to see what good songs he has on there. Hopefully, it'll better than its predecessor.
- In Top 5 news, Pray For Me makes its entrance at #5. That which is pleasing to see. Hopefully, this means that it could be a potential #1 in the near future. However, I'm not thrilled to see Never Be The Same hitting a scary new peak of #2. That one better not hit #1. Like I said before, I'm hoping The Middle can hold the #1 spot for as long as it possibly can until we get some better songs in the Top 5.
Breakouts/On The Verge:
Extras/Optional Extras:
Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Garbage:
20. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
19. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
18. I Like Me Better by Lauv
17. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello
16. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash
1 – Bad:
15. Wait by Maroon 5
14. God's Plan by Drake
2 – Mediocre:
13. Let You Down by NF
3 – Decent:
None!
4 – Good:
12. Mine by Bazzi
5 – Great:
11. No Excuses by Meghan Trainor
10. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
9. Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
8. Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey
7. All The Stars by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
6. New Rules by Dua Lipa
5. Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons
4. Say Something by Justin Timberlake featuring Chris Stapleton
3. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
2. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
Total Score: 64/100 = 64% (D)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson (1988)
Most Missed Song: Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson
#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay (#9)
My Top 5 Picks
1. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
2. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
3. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
4. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
5. No Roots by Alice Merton
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
2. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
3. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
4. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
5. I Like Me Better by Lauv
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Now Or Never by Halsey: I can appreciate what this song's premise is about, but Halsey doesn't dsiaply her vocal talent that much in this one. While it's not a bad song overall, it's not memorable either.
Passionfruit by Drake: This is one of his better songs unlike his current representation on the countdown. Too bad it didn't get quite as big as One Dance.
Sign Of The Times by Harry Styles: I think Harry Styles made the best first impression out of all the One Direction members who went solo. Anything that takes me back to the 70's and 80's works well for me.
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran (9th of 10 Weeks At #1)
Biggest Fall Of The Week: Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash (–4)
Biggest Rise Of The Week: In My Blood by Shawn Mendes (+5)
New Entrants
- Our first of two entrants this week comes from the return of Logic, who is collaborating with Marshmello in his new single called Everyday. Right off the bat, I do like the lyrical content for the most part. It talks about working hard and not giving up on what he's trying to do and this is something we can relate to. The production here is pretty good for Marshmello. It's not quite as good as Wolves, but at least it's better than Friends. I think Logic does a good job with his verses. We'll see how long this sticks around.
- If I'm being honest, I think Dua Lipa should be in consideration as one of the best breakout artists of 2018 in my opinion. With her latest debut this week, she now has a total of three songs on the countdown. She is collaborating with Calvin Harris in his new single titled One Kiss. First off, I really liked how the collaboration turned out. Now I don't think it's as good as his previous singles, but Calvin Harris still did well production-wise. However, it's Dua Lipa that makes the song better. She shines with her vocals like she always does, as evidenced by her two other representations currently on the countdown. Overall, it's a really good song and I hope for the best.
Blurbs In The Mirror
- For our exits, Young, Dumb, And Broke lasted quite a while for a song that didn't even hit the Top 10. Though, it's not likely to make the year-end list on this countdown as it got caught in between years. But it's not something that I care about in the big picture. I'm hoping his other single, Love Lies can debut soon. Also, we have the departure of Strip That Down, which was long overdue. I'll just simply say that it's about damn time that song left us.
- So, it appears that Halsey may have more than one movie role, as I just heard that she'll be starring in own movie coming soon. Looks like she might have a future in acting.
- In My Blood jumped into the Top 20 relatively quickly in its third week here. I'm sure it'll continue to catch on now with the music video for the song being recently released this week. His new album does come out next month, so I'm curious to see what good songs he has on there. Hopefully, it'll better than its predecessor.
- In Top 5 news, Pray For Me makes its entrance at #5. That which is pleasing to see. Hopefully, this means that it could be a potential #1 in the near future. However, I'm not thrilled to see Never Be The Same hitting a scary new peak of #2. That one better not hit #1. Like I said before, I'm hoping The Middle can hold the #1 spot for as long as it possibly can until we get some better songs in the Top 5.
Breakouts/On The Verge:
- Everybody Hates Me by The Chainsmokers
- Stir Fry by Migos
- Merengue by Kent Jones
Extras/Optional Extras:
- Wake Me Up by Avicii featuring Aloe Blacc
- Work From Home by Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign
- Praying by Kesha
- Cold by Maroon 5 featuring Future
- Sit Still, Look Pretty by Daya
- Beg by Jack & Jack
- Lemon by N.E.R.D. featuring Rihanna
- Love On The Brain by Rihanna
- Look What You Made Me Do by Taylor Swift
0 – Garbage:
20. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
19. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
18. I Like Me Better by Lauv
17. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello
16. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash
1 – Bad:
15. Wait by Maroon 5
14. God's Plan by Drake
2 – Mediocre:
13. Let You Down by NF
3 – Decent:
None!
4 – Good:
12. Mine by Bazzi
5 – Great:
11. No Excuses by Meghan Trainor
10. In My Blood by Shawn Mendes
9. Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
8. Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey
7. All The Stars by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
6. New Rules by Dua Lipa
5. Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons
4. Say Something by Justin Timberlake featuring Chris Stapleton
3. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
2. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
Total Score: 64/100 = 64% (D)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson (1988)
Most Missed Song: Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) by Kelly Clarkson
#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: No Tears Left To Cry by Ariana Grande
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay (#9)
My Top 5 Picks
1. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
2. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
3. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
4. One Kiss by Calvin Harris featuring Dua Lipa
5. No Roots by Alice Merton
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Friends by Marshmello featuring Anne-Marie
2. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
3. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
4. Psycho by Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign
5. I Like Me Better by Lauv
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Now Or Never by Halsey: I can appreciate what this song's premise is about, but Halsey doesn't dsiaply her vocal talent that much in this one. While it's not a bad song overall, it's not memorable either.
Passionfruit by Drake: This is one of his better songs unlike his current representation on the countdown. Too bad it didn't get quite as big as One Dance.
Sign Of The Times by Harry Styles: I think Harry Styles made the best first impression out of all the One Direction members who went solo. Anything that takes me back to the 70's and 80's works well for me.
Oh no......
ReplyDeleteThe Middle is #1 again. What am I going to do?!