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Hits of Our Lives

Can Cihan and Murat Çolakoğlu

Welcome to Hits of Our Lives (HooL) — your weekly breakdown of the Billboard charts and the data driving the hits. We’re Can and Murat, two chart nerds following the numbers, trends, and surprises behind the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. If you"re into stats, shifts, and everything in between — you’re in the right place. New episodes every week. 🎧📊

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00:32:48

New Colors, New Sounds, and a Million in Preorders

Hits of Our Lives ·

2025/08/24

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl has already crossed a million preorders, with new colors and covers fueling demand ahead of its October 3 release. We look at the frenzy around her variants and what it means for another record-breaking rollout.On the Hot 100, Alex Warren’s Ordinary logs a 10th week at #1, but Golden looks ready to retake the crown as K-Pop Demon Hunters score their fourth Top 10 hit, joining an elite soundtrack club.And it’s not just chart titans — Laufey, Sombr, and Mariah the

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00:37:31

Charts, Brace Yourselves: Taylor Swift's Showgirl Era...

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2025/08/17

Taylor Swift breaks the internet with The Life of a Showgirl — a 12-track announcement already shaking up the chart climate ahead of its October 3 release — and we dig into what records might fall, how Golden continues its rise against Ordinary as Warren pushes to reclaim the No. 1 spot, why Shaboozey’s Good News is moving toward the top 10 on radio power alone, and how Cardi B’s Imaginary Playerz is struggling to match the momentum of Outside, plus what a crowded release slate in August through

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00:30:52

Golden Is “Going Up Up Up” — And Not Looking Back

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2025/08/10

This week, we dive into Golden’s continued rise as it secures another week of big gains in streaming, sales, and airplay, solidifying one of the year’s most remarkable chart runs. We look at the numbers behind its climb, what it means for the Hot 100 race, and its place among 2025’s standout hits. Plus, Chappell Roan is about to score her highest Hot 100 peak yet, the UK vs. US chart gap widens, Shaboozey inches closer to an all-time record, the VMAs deliver a fresh batch of nominations and

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00:28:15

Painful, Powerful, and Possibly #1 — Chappell Roan...

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2025/08/04

Episode 17 of Hits of Our Lives dives into the raw, rising momentum of Chappell Roan’s “The Subway” — a heart-wrenching release that’s turning heads and shifting charts.We unpack the emotional weight behind the track, its historic Spotify debut, and whether it can challenge the ongoing dominance of Alex Warren’s Ordinary and HUNTR/X’s Golden in this week’s tight chart race.We also reflect on the viral Drake backlash that shook our mentions, Morgan Wallen’s chart climb into Billboard history, and

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00:38:42

Tyler Wins the Week, Golden Wins the Season

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2025/07/28

Episode 16 of Hits of Our Lives breaks down the week Tyler, the Creator claimed the Billboard 200 with Don’t Tap the Glass — a #1 album pulled off in just four days, with ten Hot 100 entries but no breakout single.While Tyler wins the album chart, Alex Warren continues his radio-fueled reign atop the Hot 100, and K-pop Demon Hunters’ Golden proves it's more than just a trend — it’s the song of the summer.We also talk about Drake’s one-week wonders, Mariah’s Sugar Sweet rollout, Ozzy Osbourne’s

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00:34:09

Drake Disses, Bieber Misses, Warren Dances

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2025/07/20

Episode 15 of Hits of Our Lives unpacks a chaotic week of chart ambition, streaming wars, and public shade. Drake takes aim at Alex Warren after landing at #2, Bieber returns with SWAG and 18 Hot 100 entries but still might not reclaim the crown, and Warren casually twirls on both.We also dive into the continued rise of K-pop Demon Hunters, Ravyn Lenae’s "Love Me Not" turning into her biggest moment yet, and the “seismic rumblings” teasing a new Taylor Swift era — plus our take on

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00:24:15

Can Drake, Bieber & Travis Dethrone Wallen and Warren...

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2025/07/14

Episode 14 of Hits of Our Lives dives into a blockbuster New Music Friday as Justin Bieber returns with his surprise album SWAG, Travis Scott drops JackBoys 2, and Drake continues his What Did I Miss run. But even with all this firepower, the #1 spots remain fiercely guarded by Morgan Wallen and Alex Warren.We break down the numbers, the impact of Bieber’s new strategy, Blackpink’s “Jump” moment, KPop Demon Hunters and why the chart titans might not be as unstoppable as they used to be.

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00:39:43

Apple Music & Drake Both Ask: “What Did I Miss?”

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2025/07/06

Morgan Wallen’s reign continues, Drake makes a surprise return, and Ravyn Lenae climbs with quiet force — but the biggest debate this week? Apple Music’s Top 500 all-time list.In Episode 13, we break down what Apple’s decade-in-review reveals (and what it misses), why Spotify tells a different story, and how the streaming giants shape chart success. Plus: sombr hits No. 1 on US Spotify, Lorde scores big in the UK, and Benson Boone’s “Mystical Magical” finally gets its radio moment.

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00:38:29

Is Cardi B the Drama… or Just a Mastermind?

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2025/06/29

Cardi B’s new single “Outside” to debut in the Top 10, but her upcoming album Am I the Drama? is already stirring controversy — thanks to the inclusion of two No.1 hits from five years ago. Is it a smart chart strategy or just fan service?We also talk Rosé and Alex Warren’s low-key start with “On My Mind,” Ravyn Lenae’s continued Top 20 breakthrough, and why we think the criticism around Benson Boone’s new album is missing the mark.Plus: Morgan Wallen’s sustained dominance, the difference in

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00:35:59

Scroll Down for Something "Magical"

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2025/06/22

This week on Hits of Our Lives, we dig beneath the surface of the Billboard Hot 100 and find the real excitement in the latter half of the Top 20. While the Top 10 stays mostly frozen, Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not” keeps climbing, Benson Boone’s American Heart rollout sparks questions, and Alex is back at No. 1 with the ever-“Ordinary.” We also touch on rising country names, and whether “Mystical Magical” might finally crack the Top 20.Plus: a diva-packed release week ahead, the quiet impact of

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00:33:57

Half the Streams, Twice the Drama

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2025/06/15

Sabrina Carpenter is back at No. 1—but with half the streaming numbers of last year’s smash. Is the chart win still sweet, or is the drama doing the heavy lifting?We unpack her race with Alex Warren’s Ordinary, the social media tension he addressed head-on, and why this “soft war” between two rising pop forces says more about fandoms than the artists themselves.Also in the mix:- Mariah Carey’s Type Dangerous enters the Hot 100- Ravyn Lenae breaks through- Addison Rae climbs with Fame Is a Gun- And

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00:33:21

Hit Thirst Still On: Sabrina to the Rescue?

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2025/06/08

With Morgan Wallen still ruling the charts and Ordinary entering multiple weeks at #1, the Hot 100 continues to crave a major shake-up. Sabrina Carpenter's surprise single Manchild might be the jolt the charts need — but is it enough? We also break down Addison Rae's solid debut, sombr's rising momentum, Mariah Carey's unexpected return, and Miley's underwhelming album rollout. Plus: Why the charts are moving slower than ever and what that says about today’s music scene.

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00:38:37

The Ownership Era & the Summer Chart Sprint

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2025/06/01

Morgan Wallen breaks records. Alex Warren breaks through. And Taylor Swift takes back what’s hers. This week, we unpack the numbers behind I’m the Problem, the rise of Ordinary, and the ripple effect of Taylor reclaiming her masters.Plus: Tate McRae's first No. 1, Jin’s steady climb, Miley’s rocky start, and Mariah’s Emancipation anniversary surprise.

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00:33:30

Luther’s Last Stand & Morgan’s Chartquake

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2025/05/25

Luther to finally step down… and Morgan Wallen to take everything.We talk Tate’s first potential #1, album bombs, post-Morgan chart chaos, Warren vs. Wallen for next week’s #1, and who’s about to heat up summer 2025. Plus: Jin, Benson, Miley, Taylor, and Mariah(!!). Buckle up.

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00:33:14

Spring Cleaning: The Charts Are Shifting

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2025/05/18

Episode 6 is here — and the winds are shifting. As Luther continues its impressive run, Morgan Wallen's I’m The Problem is looking to storm in with a chart-cleansing album bomb.We break down what this means for the Hot 100, whether What I Want will debut at No. 1, and how Tate McRae might be heading for her first chart-topper.Is this the start of a new era on the charts?

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00:40:32

The Race for #1 Heats Up as sombr Climbs and Rosé Shines

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2025/05/11

The fight for #1 is heating up. Rosé makes a splash with Messy, and sombr’s Undressed climbs fast with TikTok's boost. But can either or anyone shake up the chart’s stagnant top tier?Meanwhile, Luther ties a decade record, Ordinary keeps climbing, and A Bar Song (Tipsy) stays locked in the top five. We break it all down in Episode 5 of Hits of Our Lives.

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00:38:05

The Charts Are Tired — Is ‘Ordinary’ the Wake-Up Call?

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2025/05/04

The charts remain slow—but Ordinary is rising fast. Is it quietly becoming the song of the summer? We track its climb, Luther’s continued reign, and a wave of soulful indie and R&B gaining ground. Plus: why this week’s new releases didn’t shake the charts as expected, and how The Marías are sneaking into the conversation with one of 2025’s most persistent streaming tracks.

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00:33:50

Warren Warrants the Top, Wallen and Post Ain’t Comin’...

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2025/04/27

This week on Hits of Our Lives, we dive into Alex Warren’s rise into the Top 3 with "Ordinary," Wallen and Post Malone’s solid but quieter return with "I Ain’t Comin’ Back," and the overall weakness across the charts. Plus, Lorde steps back into the spotlight with "What Was That," as new contenders start to shake up a slow season.

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00:41:37

From Ordinary to Extraordinary, Luther Still the Story

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2025/04/20

Kendrick & SZA’s “Luther” locks in its 8th week at #1 with the 9th and more in horizon, while Drake and BigX shake up the top 5 with major debuts and milestones. We unpack Morgan Wallen’s quiet takeover, Coachella’s streaming boost with the likes of Lady Gaga, and all the early predictions for next week’s chart—including a potential record-breaker.

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