Top 8 Songs on Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100, a weekly music chart in the United States, assesses the leading 100 songs through criteria like radio airplay, digital sales, and streaming data. Globally recognized as a highly influential music chart, it has served as a benchmark for gauging song popularity in the United States from its inception. In this article, we will explore the top 8 songs making waves in the American music scene.

“Yes, And?” by Ariana Grande

“Yes, and?” represents a track by Ariana Grande, unveiled on January 12, 2024, serving as the leading single from her seventh album, “Eternal Sunshine.” Premiering at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, it marks Grande’s eighth chart-topping single in the US. The song, blending house and pop with ballroom elements, delves into themes of healing from pain and trauma through resilience and self-confidence.

“Loving On Me” by Jack Harlow

Jack Harlow’s “Loving On Me” is an infectious and lively hip-hop tune that joyfully embraces self-love and independence. Released on November 10, 2023, as the primary single from his album “Jackman,” the track soared to the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100, securing Harlow’s second number-one single in the United States.

“Cruel Summer” by Taylor Swift

Cruel Summer” is a song by Taylor Swift, released on August 23, 2019, as the second track from her seventh album, Lover. The song received critical acclaim for its production, lyrics, and vocals, and was considered one of the highlights of the album. The song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Swift’s 25th top 20 hit in the US. It is a pop and synth-pop track with influences from new wave and industrial music, and it is about the thrill and anxiety of a secret summer romance.

“Greedy” by Tate McRae

“Greedy” is a song by Tate McRae, released on November 10, 2023, as the lead single from her album Jackman. The song is about McRae telling men not to get too consumed by their interest in her, or in other words, their eponymous ‘greed’, while also playfully boasting how she would want herself too. “Greedy” peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming McRae’s third top 10 hit in the US. It has stayed on the Billboard chart for 18 weeks.

“Redrum” by 21 Savage

21 Savage’s title, “Redrum”, is a play on the word “murder” spelt backwards, indicating a dark and violent atmosphere. The song is a menacing and aggressive hip-hop track that showcases 21 Savage’s street credibility and assertive attitude. It was released on January 12, 2024, as the third track from his album American Dream. The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming 21 Savage’s fourth top 10 hit in the US.

“I Remember Everything” by Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves

“I Remember Everything” is a melancholic and acoustic country track that reflects on a past summer romance that has faded away. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Bryan’s first and Musgraves’ second top 10 hit in the US. Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves, released the song on November 10, 2023, as the lead single from Bryan’s self-titled album.

“Paint The Town Red” by Doja Cat

Doja Cat raps about her happiness, confidence, and fame while dismissing her critics and haters in “Paint The Town Red”. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Doja Cat’s fifth number-one single in the US. It was released on August 4, 2023, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Scarlet. The song is a hip-hop and jazz-fused track that samples the 1964 Dionne Warwick classic “Walk on By”.

“Lose Control” by Teddy Swims

“Lose Control” is a song by American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, released on June 23, 2023, as the second single from his debut studio album I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 1) (2023). The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Swims’s first top 10 hit in the US. It is a raw and emotional ballad that expresses how love makes him feel vulnerable and helpless when he’s not with his partner.