Cruel Summer’s Last Chorus Super S.I.A. Technique

“Cruel Summer” makes masterful use of the Hit Songs Deconstructed “Last Chorus Super S.I.A.” (section impact accentuator) technique to notably heighten listener engagement leading into the fin...

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Unholy’s Multipart Intro Technique

“Unholy’s” intro clocks in at a lengthy 22 seconds, which is nearly twice as long as the Q4 2022 non-hip hop Hot 100 Top 10 average of 13 seconds, when it first hit the Top 10. While this is not...

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CUFF IT’s Multipart Outro Technique

Beyoncé's “CUFF IT” exemplifies just about everything a hit song outro can achieve. Over the course of 12 bars and 25 seconds, it skillfully blends both recycled and fresh elements across its thr...

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Calm Down’s “Say It Again” Hook Technique

"Calm Down (Remix)" is a duet between Nigerian singer Rema and U.S. pop superstar Selena Gomez. Since its release, the song has landed in the Top 10 on over 30 charts throughout the world, peaking at ...

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Cruel Summer: The Resilience of a Hit-Worthy Song

Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" stands as a testament to the resilience of a great song, proving that even adverse circumstances cannot suppress its eventual success....

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K-POP’s Duet/Group Structure Technique

K-POP is a group vocal between three diverse, yet synergistic, Hot 100 Top 10 superstars: Travis Scott, Bad Bunny and The Weeknd. Each artist’s unique style is showcased both individually and togeth...

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Country Ties Pop on Top, R&B Overtakes Hip-Hop: The State of the Hot 100 Top 10 in 2023 Q1

What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in the first quarter of 2023?...

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