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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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00:33:57

Half the Streams, Twice the Drama

Hits of Our Lives ·

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’...

Hits of Our Lives ·

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

Hits of Our Lives ·

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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