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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 16 Genres Feb 25, 2025 edition

This week’s music charts reveal notable shifts across multiple genres, with new entries and significant position changes. In ALT Z, Gayle makes a breakthrough with abcdefu, while Noah Cyrus and JP Saxe join the rankings with introspective tracks. In Alternative Metal, Gojira stands out with Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!), an orchestral-infused track that adds a new dimension to the chart’s soundscape.

Urban Contemporary and Urbano Latino also see movement, with Teyana Taylor and Ciara introducing fresh R&B influences, while Arcángel and Grupo Frontera blend reggaeton and norteña with ALV. Meanwhile, top spots remain firmly held by dominant figures like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Rema, and Rosé, reaffirming their lasting impact on current music trends.

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‘Music For The Dancers’ N°653 – 2010s Music Videos

Lizzo’s funky “Juice” exudes self-love through retro grooves and a vibrant music video, while Martin Garrix’s “Animals” thrives on a minimal yet powerful EDM drop that cemented his place in electronic music at just 17. Avicii’s “Seek Bromance” blends emotional vocals with club-ready beats, shaping his early progressive house signature. will.i.am’s “Bang Bang” juxtaposes 1920s jazz with modern synths for a bold if uneven experiment.

David Guetta’s “Turn Me On” fuses Nicki Minaj’s dynamic vocals with sleek EDM production, while Cheryl’s “I Don’t Care” delivers carefree pop rebellion and chart dominance. Swedish House Mafia’s “One [Your Name]” showcases polished big-room elegance, and Jonas Blue’s “Polaroid” pairs Liam Payne’s smooth vocals with an easygoing, nostalgic soundscape. Each track offers a mix of innovation and crowd-pleasing charm to varying degrees.

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Bi-Weekly Music Chart Highlights: Top 20 Tracks Across 16 Music Genres Feb 9, 2025 edition

Every two weeks, we update our “Most Famous 2020s [music genre] from the Last 30 Days” series, capturing key trends across 16 genres.

This edition introduces new chart-toppers, surprise re-entries, and emerging hits shaping the global music landscape. From Rosé’s latest solo release to Kendrick Lamar’s bold new entry, these rankings highlight how listener preferences evolve. Stay updated with the freshest shifts in pop, hip-hop, R&B, and beyond.

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This week In ’70s Throwback’ 06/52

Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” from *Tapestry* is a heartfelt expression of unwavering support, with an unadorned intimacy that earned her a Grammy, while James Taylor’s smoother take topped the Billboard charts. Diana Ross’s “Love Hangover” dazzles with its duality, shifting from a subdued soul ballad to a disco anthem, securing her a number-one hit and cementing its dancefloor appeal. Meanwhile, Johnny Cash’s rendition of “Ring of Fire” remains iconic, combining mariachi-inspired horns with raw passion, a hallmark of country music’s cinematic edge.

Chicago’s “Colour My World” charms with its flute solo and simplicity, contrasting their signature brass-heavy style, and the Bee Gees’ falsetto-driven “Too Much Heaven” strikes an ethereal yet polished chord. Jethro Tull’s “Songs from the Wood” blends vivid folklore with rock precision, while Seals and Crofts’ “Hummingbird” adds a spiritual layer to ’70s soft rock. Diana Ross’s playful “Love Hangover” and Al Kooper’s blues exchange in “Get Some Dollars” shine for their unique dynamics, and Skid Row’s “Unco-Up Showband Blues” showcases young Gary Moore’s edgy guitar work in a bold, unpolished fashion.

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