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No, Hip Hop Didn’t Die in 2025 (But it Did Lose its Dominance on Streaming in 2022)
When Hip hop fans used Spotify, Pop fans bought iTunes, and Country fans relied on radio, comparing genre popularity was tricky, even for Billboard. Why…
Jan 22
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Did 2025’s Hits Sound Just Like 2024’s Hits? That’s Because They Were.
Only one of the Top 10 songs from 2025 was actually released in 2025. Why was it such a stagnantly lousy year for new music?
Jan 8
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Matt Bailey
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In the Streaming Era, these 12 Christmas Classics are Disappearing
You’ve heard them forever. Many are still on your radio. As we move into the streaming era, however, these longtime staples no longer make the cut for…
Dec 18, 2025
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Matt Bailey
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We (Apparently) Need a Little Christmas Right This Very Minute
Americans started listening to more Christmas music earlier than ever before this year. Why America's growing stress and uncertainty has sent us seeking…
Dec 4, 2025
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Matt Bailey
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Is Your Radio Station Serving Expired Hits?
Nov 20, 2025
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Matt Bailey
Billboard Has Had Enough of Your Teddy Swims
The Hot 100 Songs Chart has sweeping new rules that kick out older songs. You’d reasonably assume Streaming inspired this change. This time, you'd be…
Nov 6, 2025
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Matt Bailey
America's Halloween Playlist
As Halloween has become a bigger cultural event, it now has its own holiday cannon. Some of the songs that are now Halloween songs might surprise you.
Oct 23, 2025
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Matt Bailey
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They Burned Bright and Burned Out Fast
These artists statistically had the biggest careers over the shortest period of time. Could three of today’s biggest stars join the list?
Oct 9, 2025
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