Hits of Our Lives

The Romantic Takeover: Bruno's Double, Harry's Gamble


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Bruno Mars is having a massive week on the charts. His new album The Romantic debuts at No.1 on the Billboard 200 while “I Just Might” returns to the top of the Hot 100, giving him a rare double chart-topper moment. We break down the numbers behind the album’s debut, the performance of “Risk It All”, and what this era might look like for Bruno in the months ahead.

We also look at “Stateside” finally breaking into the Hot 100 Top 10 following its viral surge and discuss how moments like the Olympics performance continue to reshape chart trajectories.

On the release front, Harry Styles returns with his new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. Early streaming data and reviews are in, and we discuss why the rollout may not be producing the chart shake-up many expected, including whether “Aperture” was the right lead single.

Plus: the continued rise of Ella Langley, new momentum for Alex Warren’s “Fever Dream,” and Taylor Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” beginning its radio climb ahead of a potential April takeover — and what all of it could mean for the next stretch of the charts.

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Hits of Our LivesBy Can Cihan and Murat Çolakoğlu