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 final chorus of the song.
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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 notably longer than most hits, its…
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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 three distinct segments to ride the listener out on a catchy, engaging, and…
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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 #1 on over 10, including the Billboard Mainstream Top…
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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 together as the song progresses, creating a highly engaging listening experience that appeals to…
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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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