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Fortnite will unveil what the gaming platform says is the “biggest musical experience” in its history when The Daft Punk Experience launches Saturday (Sept. 27). The activation will feature 31 songs from the duo’s storied catalog featured in myriad interactive rooms. Users will also be able to create song mashups, make their game avatars dance at a “Daft Club” featuring footage from the band’s Alive tour and Alive 2007 live album and make Lego music videos featuring the band. The Fortnite shop will also include Daft Punk’s signature helmets, costumes and accessories, instruments and a “Get Lucky” Jam Track. Furniture from longtime Daft Punk collaborators Hervet Manufacturier will also be featured throughout the Experience. Fortnite has previously done musical collaborations with a long list of marquee artists including Travis Scott, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Marshmello. Daft Punk officially joins the list when The Daft Punk Experience launches Saturday at 2 p.m. ET. “Players have been asking us for years to bring Daft Punk into the game,” Alex Rigopulos, the senior director of game development-music at Fortnite maker Epic Games told GQ France about the project. “They’re one of the most unique and innovative musical duos of the last 30 years, so we had to take the musical experience up a notch with them. In the past, we’ve put on amazing concerts that lasted 10 or 15 minutes and then they’re gone. For Daft Punk, we wanted to do something bigger, deeper and more lasting. Something that fans could come back to again and again.” Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

Architects’ “Everything Ends” rises two spots to No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart dated Sept. 27, becoming the band’s maiden ruler on the tally — or any songs-based ranking. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The quartet, which formed in Brighton, England, in 2004, first reached Mainstream Rock Airplay with “Animals,” which peaked at No. 5 in 2021. Prior to “Everything Ends,” the rockers notched three other entries, paced by the No. 18-peaking “Dead Butterflies,” also in 2021. Architects are the ninth act to reach No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay for the first time in 2025 and the fourth to do so as a lead act, following Sleep Theory, Evanescence and Deftones. That’s the most maiden No. 1s for a lead act since 2022, when Nita Strauss, Muse, Motionless in White and Jelly Roll achieved the feat. On the all-rock-format, audience-based Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, “Everything Ends” jumps 21-16 with 2.1 million audience impressions in the week ending Sept. 18, up 21%, according to Luminate. The song is the group’s highest-charting on the list, having surpassed the No. 24 peak of “Animals.”“Everything Ends” also spent a week at No. 16 on the multimetric Hot Hard Rock Songs chart in March upon its debut. The track is the lead single from The Sky, the Earth & All Between, Architects’ 11th studio album, which debuted at No. 7 on the Top Hard Rock Albums chart in March and has earned 74,000 equivalent album units to date. All Billboard charts dated Sept. 27 will update on Billboard.com on Tuesday, Sept. 23. It’s free Billboard charts month! Through Sept. 30, subscribers to Billboard’s Chart Beat newsletter, emailed each Friday, can unlock access to Billboard’s weekly and historical charts, artist chart histories and all Chart Beat stories simply by visiting the newly redesigned Billboard.com through any story link in the newsletter. Not a Chart Beat subscriber? Sign up for free here. Source link

Players across MLB come from diverse backgrounds and cultures around the world. That makes for walk-up songs and gameday music that spans all genres. Some players’ taste in tunes even reflect that in their pregame playlist. For Jarren Duran, outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, that means listening to artists who make pop, rock, country, hip-hop, EDM, indie and even reggae. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Before he takes the field, Jarren likes to listen to artists like Morgan Wallen while he stretches or soaks in the hot tub. Songs like “7 Summers” makes sure he doesn’t get too hyped up too early. As the game approaches, that’s when Duran picks up the pace with some Eminem or Mac Miller. Both rappers have inspired him in his baseball career with their lyrics. Jarren’s gameday playlist features a couple outliers. He loves to play “Take You There” by Sean Kingston because it gets everyone around him singing along, whether they know the lyrics or not. He also has some Lana Del Rey on the list thanks to his teammate, Roman Anthony. When Anthony played “Summertime Sadness” during practice, Duran had to add it to the playlist. In 2023, Jarren had the opportunity to play for Team Mexico at the World Baseball Classic, which he described as some of the most fun he’s ever had in baseball. He said, “Every single play, pitch, was like game seven of the World Series.” For such an intense setting, Lil Wayne was his go to musician to match the vibe. To match Jarren Duran’s vibe, you can check out his full pregame playlist below and add some of his favorites to your own personal playlist. Red Sox – Jarren Duran’s Personal Playlist “Falling Down” – Lil Peep & XXXTENTACION “No Place” – Rüfüs Du Sol “Freight Train” – Alan Jackson “7 Summers” – Morgan Wallen “The Prayer” – Kid Cudi “Timeless” – The Weeknd & Playboi Carti “Summertime Sadness” – Lana Del Rey “Take You There” – Sean Kingston “The Spins” – Mac Miller & Empire of the Sun “Beautiful” – Eminem “Amber” – 311 “Love Song” – 311 Source link

Erick Brian’s “Te Veo” has topped Billboard’s latest new Latin music poll, published on Sept. 19. In support of the weekly New Music Latin roundup and playlist, curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors, music fans voted for the Cuban artist’s new single as their favorite music release of the week. “Te Veo,” which translates to “I see you,” generated more than 80% of the vote, beating out other new releases, including Junior H’s “Culpable,” Banda MS and Fuerza Regida’s “Seguro Le Dolió,” and Maffio’s new studio album, R.D.L.D. (Rey de la Discoteca). Meanwhile, “Hasta Que Me Enamoro” by Maria Becerra, TINI and XROSS, was a close second in the weekly poll. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Produced by Cobuz & Bustta, and co-written by Erick Brian, among other songwriters, “Te Veo” finds the artist reminiscing about a connection that felt real but was only a dream. Sonically, the former CNCO group member dabs into a sensual reggaetón with deep electronic fusions. “‘Te Veo’ is a song born from the purest connection,” he expresed in a press statement. “It speaks to those moments when, with just one look, you can say everything without words. I want people to feel that complicity and energy in every note.” The single follows Erick Brian’s debut solo EP, Btw…Lo intenté, which dropped earlier this year under an exclusive deal with Warner Music Latina and Big Bad Wolf Management Group. Editor’s Note: The weekly New Music Latin poll results are posted if the poll generates more than 1,000 votes. Source link

Saweetie boasts high-charting hits, high-profile collaborations and a high-energy presence that dominates music, fashion, and culture. Beyond the various accomplishments and Icy Girl persona, however, Saweetie is still navigating the pressures, doubts and personal growth that come with life in the spotlight. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Her latest EP, HELLA PRESSURE, finds the California rapper leaning fully into her bold, unapologetic energy. The five-track project features production from LunchMoney Lewis, P2J, and Grammy winner J. White, and is led by “Boffum” and highlighted by the vibrant TWICE collaboration “Superstars.” Bright, colorful, and bouncy, “Superstars” showcases Saweetie’s knack for blending genres while expanding her reach, introducing TWICE to the American hip-hop scene and connecting Saweetie with a global K-pop fanbase. Across the EP, she experiments with new sounds, flexes her creative versatility and offers fans a snapshot of her artistic evolution. From reflecting on the changing persona —from the breakout “ICY GIRL” to the diamond-hard resilience of today — to exploring how she channels pressure into purpose, Saweetie shares the story behind HELLA PRESSURE, her creative process, and what it means to make music that connects with her fans on a deeper level. What does “pressure” mean to you in this stage of your career? I think Hella Pressure is symbolic of all the challenges and triumphs that brought me to this point. I truly do excel under pressure because it makes me rise to the occasion. It’s a culmination of all my experiences, and I feel like with pressure you’re either gonna bend, break, or shine like a diamond. And my name is Diamonté, so I’m gonna do that naturally.  And you’re also icy, so it works.  Absolutely. I’m happy you bring that up because when all of this comes together and we’re brainstorming and actually talking about it, the fact that my name is Diamonté — which means “diamond” in English, I’m the Icy Girl, the project is Hella Pressure. I think it’s a special time in my career, and I can’t wait to further tell my story about this project. We have a lot of cool content captures coming up. Sonically, HELLA PRESSURE has a lot of different moods. What kind of sounds or influences were you most excited to explore this time around? It was really fun exploring with “Pressure.” That beat was created from scratch by me and Deputy — shout-out to him, he produced that record. I really wanted to pay homage to myself and the raps I would do in the car. The beat starts off intense, then graduates and evolves into something more fun and upbeat, but I’m still popping my shit. It was just really fun in the studio exploring those sounds and seeing what I liked. Deputy was very cool, very easy to collaborate with, and we went through a plethora of songs to figure out which one really matched the energy. I think that’s my most experiential song to date. Is there a particular track on HELLA PRESSURE that best captures where you are right now as an artist? I feel like they all do, but there is one song that stands out in particular that really taps into my truest energy. The reason I say this is because when people meet me, they expect me to act like “Tap In,” “My Type,” “Best Friend” — you know, my lit songs. And I think that’s a sliver of my personality, but I don’t think it’s Saweetie or Diamonté in totality. The song that really captures my essence is “I Need Some Info,” because I’m very chill, very calm, very relaxed. It takes a lot to get that energy out of me, but I do it for my shows and for my fans. Day-to-day though, my energy is pretty chill.  Would you say that your persona, and who you are as a person, are two different things? “Persona” is such an interesting word, because I feel like persona lacks authenticity. When I hear persona, I think people are putting on a show. I don’t put on a show. I feel like what the public gets is an extreme version of a piece of my personality. Don’t get me wrong, when I’m at a family function or with my homegirls, that’s how I act. When I’m having fun, when I’m lit, that’s me. But when I wake up in the morning, when I’m running errands, when I’m on the phone or cooking, I’m very chill. When you were creating this project, what kind of pressures — industry, personal, or both — were you channeling into the music? I think the number one pressure right now is this album. I haven’t dropped it yet, even though I’ve been able to build such a massive following and gain massive opportunities with brands. I’ve done so much that people assume I’ve already dropped an album when I haven’t, and that’s a pressure in itself. With this EP, I created a foundation for sounds I want to explore, because I don’t think my hits really portray my overall self, my spirit, my mind, everything that comes with being human. I really want my album to showcase that. I didn’t intentionally do it, the hits are the hits, and people like what they like. But I want to show other sides of myself, because what the world has seen so far is not everything. You’ve said before that you’re a confident woman, but you’ve also dealt with insecurity as an artist. How do those two versions of you coexist, and how did that tension shape HELLA PRESSURE? It’s such an interesting juxtaposition to be a confident woman but an insecure artist, and I think that came from being thrown into the industry so quickly. I didn’t know “ICY Girl” was going to take off the way it did. Although it was a blessing, the challenges that came with it were very difficult, because I had a hot song but was being thrown on stage with no artist development. While I was just happy to be

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like KeiyaA and Ilham. 9/22/2025 Jay Electronica backstage at Sony Hall on January 10, 2022 in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage One question ruled last weekend’s cultural conversation: Am I the Drama? Doubling as the title of Cardi B‘s sophomore studio album, which finally arrived on Sept. 19 after a seven-year wait, Am I the Drama? dominated the weekend thanks to jaw-dropping disses (“Magnet” and “Pretty & Petty”), new music videos (the Kehlani-assisted “Safe”) and a packed promo run that brought the BX rap queen across the country on a mini meet-and-greet tour. Notably, Drama earned a RIAA Platinum certification on release day thanks to the pre-release consumption of the Hot 100 No. 1 hits “WAP” (with Megan Thee Stallion) and “Up,” which close the 23-track album. Also including the pre-singles “Outside” and “Imaginary Playerz,” Cardi’s new set looks poised to make a big debut, following in the footsteps of her Billboard 200-topping debut LP, 2018’s Invasion of Privacy. On the R&B side of things, Brandy put a special spin on Kehlani‘s buzzy hit “Folded,” which recently became the highest-charting solo song of her career on the Billboard Hot 100 (No. 34, chart dated Sept. 20). Although Brandy’s remix is still MIA on streaming platforms, fans may be able to hear version of “Folded” on The Boy Is Mine Tour, which she’ll co-headline alongside Monica this fall. The 24-city trek will visit major arenas across the U.S. and feature special guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, Coco Jones and American Idol season 23 winner Jamal Roberts. With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from a new Jay Electronica joint to Nippa and Cash Cobain’s new collaboration. Be sure to check out this week’s Fresh Picks in our Spotify playlist below. Gabriel Jacoby, “The One” Ascendant South Carolina native Gabriel Jacoby hit a home run with his new single, “The One.” A spunky and funky ode to an undeniable love, “The One” finds Jacoby blending warbling guitars, a seductively raspy falsetto and earthy percussion to get his message across. “I’ve waited on someone like you/ To move with me darlin’/ Until the morning arrives/ I’ll be the one,” he promises in an earnest, soulful tone in the pre-chorus. Produced by Jacoby, Matt Zara, Pera Krstajic and Two Fresh, “The One” is a breath of fresh air that picks up on the undercurrent of funk that’s coursed through contemporary R&B all year. — KYLE DENIS Jay Electronica feat. Dr. Wesley Muhammad PhD, “Ashes to Ashes” Not sure if you noticed, but Jay Elect dropped a bunch of music over the weekend, and while some have some head-scratching song titles, there are songs like “Ashes to Ashes” that remind you why he’s still such an interesting character within the story of modern-day rap music. He said on one of the tracks that he gave Jigga 19 albums, so maybe we can expect more music from the melanated carbon-dated Phantom of the Chakras. — A.D. Nippa & Cash Cobain “Sum’n Serious – Slizzy Mix”  Nippa’s “Sum’n Serious” gets a fresh update with a “slizzy mic” featuring Cash Cobain, who brings his signature sexy drill sound and an interpolation of Keyshia Cole’s “Trust” to the already heartfelt track. Originally featured on Nippa’s Hope She Hears This album in May, the song was co-written by the North London artist (born Jordan Adebiyi), Cobain and an extended lineup of talented composers and lyricists. Production comes from WhoJiggi, Sons of Sonix, and Ralph “Foreign” Wright Jr., providing warm R&B textures that underscore Nippa’s vulnerability. Cash Cobain’s contributions infuse the track with grit and sensuality, expanding the song’s emotional depth while keeping Nippa’s rising star power front and center. — CHRISTOPHER CLAXON Amber Mark, “Too Much” Ahead of joining Sabrina Carpenter on the latest leg of her Short n’ Sweet Tour, buzzy R&B artist Amber Mark has unveiled the latest taste of her forthcoming Pretty Idea LP. “Too Much,” the new Julian Bunetta-produced single, finds Mark adding a hip-hop edge — both in delivery and production — to a slick interpolation of Usher and Alicia Keys’ “My Boo,” making for a Y2KN R&B/pop fantasia that retains the essence of 2020s language and attitude. — K.D. keiyaA, “Take It” It looks like we’re finally getting a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Forever, Ya Girl — and I, for one, couldn’t be more excited. Last month, she dropped off “stupid prizes,” the lead single for her upcoming album Hooke’s Law, and over the weekend, we got “Take It,” a song I would like to see performed in a smoky jazz club somewhere in the city. If you’re not familiar with her game, I suggest you tap in, because she writes and produces everything herself, and it doesn’t sound like anything else out there at the moment. — ANGEL DIAZ Ilham, “Love Away”   Queensbridge-born Moroccan-American artist ilham blends alternative pop, R&B, and house on “Love Away,” a standout from her long-awaited independent EP uhm…ok?. Co-written with Lita and Major Myjah, the new song combines lush melodies and driving rhythms to explore the intensity of devotion in a committed relationship. Produced by Al Shux and Fallen, “Love Away” balances passion and protectiveness as ilham pleads, “Don’t give my love away,” capturing both the desire for closeness and the need to safeguard a bond. Her layered vocals also help turn deeply personal experiences into a universally resonant R&B-pop hybrid. — C.C. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up The Daily A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Source link

Amid the ever-changing K-pop landscape, few groups have continued to rewrite their own history 10 years into their career quite like TWICE. Beyond their towering popularity in Korea and Japan, one aspect that’s often overlooked is how firmly the nine-member act has planted its flag in the U.S. market. In 2023, TWICE became the first K-pop girl group to sell out both L.A.’s SoFi Stadium and New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, and that same year they made history again by winning the Breakthrough Artist honor at the Billboard Women in Music Awards. The following year, their 13th mini-album With YOU-th debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — the group’s first chart-topper, and only the eighth time any K-pop act had ever topped the chart. 2025 has been another milestone year for TWICE’s U.S. presence. “Takedown,” a track from Netflix’s buzzy KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack featuring Jeongyeon, Jihyo and Chaeyoung, delivered the group’s highest-ever peak on the Billboard Hot 100. Their 14th mini-album’s title track, “Strategy (feat. Megan Thee Stallion),” also climbed to No. 51 on the chart, underscoring the full group’s staying power. And in August, TWICE cemented their world-class stature once more as a headliner at Lollapalooza Chicago. Kicking off July 19 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, their sixth world tour THIS IS FOR has been unfolding with unprecedented passion from fans around the globe. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Among TWICE’s nine members, Chaeyoung has always stood out for her dual role as main rapper and sub-vocalist. This September, following Nayeon (2022), Jihyo (2023) and Tzuyu (2024), she became the fourth member to embark on a solo career — and she did so with a full-length album packed with 10 tracks. ‘LIL FANTASY vol.1′ not only showcased her songwriting and composing across the entire record, but also solidified her stature as a true artist. Within the team, Chaeyoung has long been known for her singular creative instinct. Her bold sense of style and love of illustration add an unmistakably artistic layer to her persona, making it no surprise that those who know her reacted to the title ‘LIL FANTASY vol.1′ by saying, “It couldn’t be more Chaeyoung.” True to its name, her first solo album expands her reach beyond the title of main rapper, revealing the nuance of a sensitive vocalist. She even immersed herself in the mixing sessions, fine-tuning every detail to let her voice shine at its brightest. “Think of each track as one of ten doors inside the castle of LIL FANTASY,” she explains — an apt metaphor for a record that invites listeners to open vividly colored rooms one by one. It sparks anticipation not only for the Chaeyoung of today but for the boundless possibilities she has yet to explore. For women who start their journeys under the “idol” label in K-pop, a handful of stereotypes often linger like a shadow. Yet Chaeyoung has resisted them, grounding herself in memories that took root in childhood and continuing an honest dialogue with her inner self ever since her debut. “Who am I, and where do I feel most at ease?” she has asked herself, nurturing that conversation as carefully as watering a plant. The result is a body of work built from a steady, unwavering sense of self: ten tracks she wrote and sang herself, including the lead single. “I want to thank myself,” she says. “For protecting my taste, for standing firm and not wavering.” Her words resonate all the more because this project also aims to help others discover their own little fantasies. She hopes that, through albums like this, the paths available to artists within K-pop will continue to expand — and that she can be one of the people clearing the way. Listening to ‘LIL FANTASY vol.1′ makes it clear: Chaeyoung is already forging that path, filling each song with her unmistakable voice and individuality. As this new chapter begins, she opens the doors of her small inner castle and gently invites us in, guiding us room by room through her story. CHAEYOUNG Billboard Korea How did the other members support you as you prepared for your solo debut? They cheered me on so much, telling me, “Go for everything you want!” [Laughs] All the members even came to music show tapings to celebrate and support me, which meant the world. Before we dive into the album, what fills the “little world” inside Son Chaeyoung? A lot of it stems from my childhood — our family home in the mountains, the warmth of my mom’s love, and the animations I loved growing up. Those memories form the core of my inner world, and each experience I have keeps adding new colors. What does that world mean to you? Some people might find it a little strange, but it’s where I feel most like myself. I don’t have to put on a front; I can just be at ease and do anything there. I think listening to this album will help people understand me better. You filled your first solo project with 10 songs — a rare move. Why was it important to you? I didn’t want my first solo album to pass by lightly. I spent about a year in production, but more than two years just figuring out what I wanted to say and how to express it. To capture everything that makes up Son Chaeyoung in one record, I really needed 10 tracks. [Laughs] CHAEYOUNG Billboard Korea You wrote and composed every track. What inspired you through that process? I explored myself a lot during this project — what I think, what I feel — and even my drawings fed into the music. Friends, who are a big part of me, also inspired me. From there, I picked the songs I loved most and curated the final 10 for the album. Can you describe the album’s storyline, like a fairytale? There’s a small, quiet girl with especially clear eyes — maybe a little quirky

Zayn Malik is headed in one direction going into 2026, setting his sights on Las Vegas for a seven-night residency at the beginning of the new year. As announced Monday (Sept. 22), the pop star is planning a stay at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Sin City, with opening night slated for Jan. 20. The remaining shows will take place on Jan. 21, 24, 25, 28 and 30 before a grand finale on the 31st. The expedition will mark a rare chance for fans to see Malik live. As a soloist, he’s only ever embarked on one tour since leaving One Direction in 2015, launching his Stairway to the Sky trek last year. “VEGAS!! JAN 2026!!” Malik wrote excitedly on Instagram on the same day as the residency announcement, sharing a trio of artsy photos of himself in the city. According to a release, the English singer’s Vegas shows will feature a setlist spanning his entire discography, which includes the albums Mind of Mine (2016), Icarus Falls (2018), Nobody Is Listening (2021) and Room Under the Stairs (2024). All four of his LPs charted on the Billboard 200, with his debut full-length reaching No. 1 on the chart nearly a decade ago. “The shows are only the beginning of what will be a massive year for Zayn as he gears up for his next chapter,” reads a description. To accompany the announcement, a helicopter is scheduled to fly down the Las Vegas Strip on Monday night in celebration of Zayn’s upcoming stay. Tickets go on sale at 12 p.m. PT on Friday (Sept. 26) following a presale at the same time on Wednesday (Sept. 24). To sign up for the VIP presale, fans can visit a special link shared by Malik on his Instagram Story. See the full list of dates for Malik’s upcoming Las Vegas residency below. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up Source link

HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” from Netflix’s animated smash movie KPop Demon Hunters, dominates the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts for a 10th week each. In July, the song became the first No. 1 on each list for the act, whose music is voiced by EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI. “Golden” is just the eighth of 72 No. 1s since the Global 200 began in September 2020 to rule for double-digit weeks. On Global Excl. U.S., it’s only the sixth of 63 leaders to reach the milestone. Hits from KPop Demon Hunters account for half the Global 200’s top 10 for a fifth week. Below “Golden,” Saja Boys hold at No. 3 with “Soda Pop” and No. 4 with “Your Idol,” with both having reached No. 3; both are sung by Andrew Choi, Neckwav, Danny Chung, Kevin Woo and samUIL Lee. Plus, HUNTR/X’s “How It’s Done” drops a spot from its No. 5 high and “What It Sounds Like” keeps at No. 8, after hitting No. 7. Elsewhere, Olivia Dean’s breakthrough hit “Man I Need” surges to the top 10 on both the Global 200 (16-9) and Global Excl. U.S. (17-10). The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by Luminate. The Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the United States. Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations. “Golden” crowns the Global 200 with 111.8 million streams and 16,000 sold worldwide (down 5% week-over-week in each metric) in the week ending Sept. 18. Two songs not from KPop Demon Hunters rank in the Global 200’s top five: Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” holds at No. 2 after 10 weeks on top beginning in May and sombr’s “Back to Friends” rises 7-5, surpassing its prior No. 6 peak to become his first top five hit on the chart. Olivia Dean’s “Man I Need” becomes her first top 10 on both the Global 200 (16-9) and Global Excl. U.S. (17-10). The song, which has hit the top 10 on nine rankings in Billboard’s Hits of the World charts menu, boasts gains of 13% to 34 million streams and 32% to 4,000 sold worldwide in the tracking week. The Art of Loving, the English singer-songwriter’s debut LP, featuring the single, is due Friday (Sept. 26). “Golden” leads Global Excl. U.S. with 81 million streams (down 4%) and 8,000 sold (down 3%) outside the U.S. The rest of the Global Excl. U.S. top five holds in place: “Ordinary” at No. 2, after eight weeks at No. 1 starting in May; “Soda Pop” at its No. 3 high; “Back to Friends” at its No. 4 best; and Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” at No. 5, after 17 weeks at No. 1 beginning last September. The Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated Sept. 27, 2025) will update on Billboard.com Tuesday, Sept. 23. For both charts, the top 100 titles are available to all readers on Billboard.com, while the complete 200-title rankings are visible on Billboard Pro, Billboard’s subscription-based service. For all chart news, you can follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X and Instagram. Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings. Luminate reviews and authenticates data. In partnership with Billboard, data deemed suspicious or unverifiable is removed, using established criteria, before final chart calculations are made and published. It’s free Billboard charts month! Through Sept. 30, subscribers to Billboard’s Chart Beat newsletter, emailed each Friday, can unlock access to Billboard’s weekly and historical charts, artist chart histories and all Chart Beat stories simply by visiting the newly redesigned Billboard.com through any story link in the newsletter. Not a Chart Beat subscriber? Sign up for free here. Source link

From walk-up songs to clubhouse DJs, Major League Baseball and music go hand-in-hand. Each player across MLB has their own personal pregame playlist to get them in the zone. For New York Mets’ third baseman, Mark Vientos, that playlist spans multiple genres like rap, rock and a whole lot of EDM. Explore See latest videos, charts and news One of the first songs that brought his love of music and baseball together is “Beautiful Disaster” by 311. Vientos remembers waking at 11 years old to play MLB: The Show and getting hyped to the soundtrack. Fast forward 14 years, and on gamedays you may see him rapping along to “How U Feel” by Huncho Jack, which he knows every word to, or rocking out to some Nirvana thanks to his strength coach who put him onto the band. But electronic music is the real star of his playlist. On his way to the field, Mark likes to listen to mellow tunes from Rufus Du Sol and Tame Impala, his favorite artist. Then, 30 minutes before the game starts, it’s time to crank up the intensity. That’s when Eli Brown and Lilly Palmer take center stage. Mark’s passion for house and techno has him considering a future in EDM for himself. One of his friends in Miami is a DJ, and they’ve inspired Mark to take up mixing as a hobby. In the future, you might see Mark on the field and DJ Vientos on a festival lineup. In the meantime, you can check out his full pregame playlist below and add some of his favorites to your own personal playlist. NY Mets – Mark Vientos’ Personal Playlist “Like Dat” – Kodak Black “Codeine Crazy” – Future “Turn on the Lights” – Future “How U Feel” – Travis Scott, Huncho Jack, Quavo “Fancy” – Drake, TI, Swizz Beats “Believe” – Eli Brown “Don’t Look Back” – Lilly Palmer “Who Loves The Sun” – Jo.Ke, Nu “Sarah” – Rufus Du Sol “On My Knees” – Rufus Du Sol “Walls to Build” – KIIO, Mall Grab “Breathe Deeper” – Tame Impala “One More Hour” – Tame Impala “Congratulations” – MGMT “Lithium” – Nirvana “Beautiful Disaster” – 311 Source link