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How to Use Suno in Your Music Production Workflow (Without Losing Your Creative Edge)

September 8, 2025

Tools like Suno are now powerful enough to generate melodies, lyrics, and even full songs in seconds. That’s exciting—and controversial. Just ask Timbaland. Recently, he came under fire..

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Gen Z Retro Revival: Cassettes Are Making a Comeback—All Thanks to Taylor Swift

August 23, 2025

The 1980s and 1990s analog music medium known as cassette cassettes is experiencing an unanticipated comeback, with Gen Z spearheading the trend. Taylor Swift, who included cassettes in the release...

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Doja Cat’s “Jealous Type” Serves Major '80s Pop Vibes—and Announces Tour Whereange Fans Worldwide

August 23, 2025

This week's most notable headline: Doja Cat's erotically charged, '80s-inspired music video, "Jealous Type," is dominating social media feeds and cultural discourse, marking her most daring...

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J‑hope & GloRilla’s “Killin’ It Girl” Wins Summer’s Best Collaboration – And It’s Pure Gen Z Energy

August 23, 2025

J-hope and GloRilla's "Killin' It Girl," a spectacular blend of K-pop flare and shameless hip-hop heat that has taken the world by storm, is this week's winner of the Best Collaboration of Summer...

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Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘Emotion’ Gets the 10th Anniversary Treatment It Deserves (6 New Reasons to Celebrate)..

August 23, 2025

Carly Rae Jepsen is giving fans the ultimate gift for the 10th anniversary of her critically adored album Emotion: a special edition featuring four never-before-heard tracks and two fresh remixes...

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BTS' First Reunion Photos Hint at 2026 Comeback Magic: BTS Reunites for Beach Day and Studio Sessions After Military Service

August 23, 2025

The wait is over, ARMY! BTS is officially back together and balancing work and play in their first moments of reunion after completing mandatory military service. J-Hope sent fans into a frenzy...

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“Hard Fought Hallelujah”: Worship Breaks Through as a Cultural Movement

August 23, 2025

Christian music stepped outside of its quiet comfort zone in 2025. "Hard Fought Hallelujah," a worship song by Brandon Lake, went platinum, sold out festival stages, and exploded from churches to...

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Viral Songs from Hospital Bed: Forrest Frank’s Faithful Bounceback

August 23, 2025

In late July 2025, Christian artist Forrest Frank (of Surfaces, now a solo juggernaut in faith-pop) posted from a hospital bed: he’d fractured his L3 and L4 vertebrae in a skateboarding accident...

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Sleep Token’s “Even In Arcadia” Tour Poised to Redefine Metal Live Shows

August 21, 2025

On September 16, the masked metal phenomenon Sleep Token will embark on their 2025 "Even In Arcadia Tour" across North America. The 18-show tour, which includes a huge date at Brooklyn's Barclays...

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"Boots on the Ground" and the Soul Line Dance Movement — TikTok’s Viral Connection to Black Country Culture

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Due to a line dance that went viral and won over fans' hearts both inside and outside of the United States, 22-year-old Tre Little's song "Boots on the Ground" has become a cultural sensation this...

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Taylor Swift Sparks Nostalgia Revival with Cassette Tape Releases

August 21, 2025

In addition to preparing for her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift is reviving the physical medium this week by putting her songs on cassette tapes. This sentimental action...

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Cardi B Drops Jay-Z-Sampling Single ‘Imaginary Playerz'

August 21, 2025

Cardi B is officially back in album mode. On Friday, the rap superstar released her new single “Imaginary Playerz,” a bold track that samples Jay-Z’s classic “Imaginary Player.” The release comes...

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Will ‘Golden’ From ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Be Able to Overtake ‘Ordinary’ on the Billboard Hot 100?

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The competition for the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 is heating up as the K-pop phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters (KPDH) sees its soundtrack dominate the charts. One song in particular, "Golden" by fictional K-pop group HUNTR/X, has become a breakout hit, rising to No. 2 on the Hot 100. But it faces tough competition from Alex Warren’s pop-folk hit "Ordinary," which has been a chart leader for eight weeks straight.

"Golden" Climbs the Charts

"Golden," which serves as one of the key songs from the KPop Demon Hunters Netflix animated musical, has caught fire among listeners. The track, which blends K-pop’s signature energetic beats with an engaging storyline, has made an impressive rise in just five weeks. This week, "Golden" surged two spots to No. 2, inching ever closer to the top spot held by Warren's "Ordinary."

The song’s success is fueled by its massive streaming performance, where it recently topped Billboard’s Streaming Songs ranking for the first time. Additionally, "Golden" received a boost from a newly released remix by renowned DJ David Guetta, giving it extra momentum during the tracking week.

Despite this rise, the song faces a major hurdle: radio play. While it is gaining traction on Pop Airplay, debuting at No. 35 this week, it still has a significant gap to close to match "Ordinary," which has maintained dominance across platforms, especially on Radio Songs.

"Ordinary" Continues Its Reign

Alex Warren’s "Ordinary" has been a chart powerhouse since its debut, spending the past two months at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s steady performance across various platforms, including topping Radio Songs for six consecutive weeks, has solidified its place in the top spot.

Though "Ordinary" has seen some leveling off in its radio growth, it remains incredibly dominant, holding strong in the top five on Streaming Songs and ranking No. 9 on Digital Song Sales. Warren’s song continues to have a strong fanbase and proves difficult to dethrone, as it has remained stable despite the rise of "Golden" and other competitors.

The Battle for No. 1: Can "Golden" Take Over?

The battle for No. 1 on the Hot 100 is a tough one. While "Golden" is making impressive gains in streaming, it will need significantly more radio support to overtake "Ordinary." The song has already garnered a strong international fanbase, and its catchy, anthemic quality could make it a chart-topper in the coming weeks. However, it may take several more weeks before it can finally unseat "Ordinary," unless Warren’s song sees a significant drop-off in its cross-platform performance.

Other Contenders in the Mix

Meanwhile, other artists like Justin Bieber with "Daisies," and Drake featuring Central Cee with "Which One" are also beginning to make waves on the charts. "Daisies" is gaining momentum on radio and could become a long-term contender, while Drake and Central Cee’s collaboration is quickly gaining steam, especially on streaming platforms.

As for KPop Demon Hunters, the success of "Golden" has led to nine songs from the soundtrack entering the Hot 100, showcasing the widespread popularity of the show and its impact on the music charts.

The Road Ahead

As the Hot 100 continues to evolve, all eyes are on the fierce competition between "Golden" and "Ordinary." While it remains to be seen how long Warren’s song will hold on to the top spot, it’s clear that KPop Demon Hunters has made an undeniable mark on the Billboard charts. "Golden" may have a long road ahead to surpass "Ordinary," but with its cross-platform success and ongoing support, the song may be just one step away from claiming the throne.

For now, fans of both tracks will continue to track the rise of these two chart-toppers, eagerly awaiting the next shift in the Billboard Hot 100.