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‘Encanto’ Soundtrack Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart
The Encanto soundtrack returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for a second nonconsecutive week on top, as the set steps 3-1 on the list dated Jan. 29. The companion set to the Disney animated film earned 104,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 20 (up 9%), according to MRC Data. Encanto was released on Nov. 19, 2021, via Walt Disney Records and first topped the chart dated Jan. 15, 2022. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Encanto is the first soundtrack with more than one week at No. 1 since Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born spent four nonconsecutive weeks in the lead in 2018-19. And, Encanto is Walt Disney Records’ first No. 1 album to spend more than a week atop the list since Frozen ruled for 13...
Fans Choose Charlie Puth’s ‘Light Switch’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Charlie Puth‘s latest song “Light Switch” has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Jan. 21) on Billboard, choosing the singer-songwriter’s bouncy track as their favorite new music release of the past week. Produced by Puth himself, and co-written with longtime collaborators Jake Torrey and JKash, “Light Switch” brought in nearly 46% of the vote, beating out new music by Christina Aguilera (La Fuerza), YoungBoy Never Broke Again (Colors), Gayle (“Ur Just Horny”), Lana Del Rey (“Watercolor Eyes”), and others. “Light Switch” possesses a dreamy ’80s sheen and a ton of Puth’s personal touches, from lip-smacking ad-libs to hooks nestled into bigger hooks, making for both a breathtaking pop fantasia and welcome return. It marks Puth’s first solo single s...
Harmonize – Mwaka Wangu
Mwaka Wangu Don’t miss this brand new single from Harmonize he calls “Mwaka Wangu”. Coming in, from Tanzania, Harmonize serves his lovely fans with a new record titled “Mwaka Wangu” (My Year). Harmonize in his new single, communicate a clear message of inspiration, perseverance, believe in God, and that everyone’s dreams are valid and would come true someday. Mwaka Wangu is a nice melody for your listening pleasure. Listen and share Harmonize – Mwaka Wangu below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Harmonize_-_Mwaka_wangu_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Portable – Neighbor ft Small Doctor (Snippet)
Check out this brand new song from Portable titled “Neighbor” out now. Nigerian indigenous singer, Portable dishes out a new single titled “Neighbor” featuring street raver Small Doctor. The new record “Neighbor” is an impressive hit single with an awesome beat and this is a follow-up to his previously released single “All Eyes On Me“. However, Portable is the man of the moment with collaboration with many Nigerian music stars like Barry Jhay, Poco Lee, Olamide, etc. Listen, enjoy and share Portable – “Neighbor” ft. Small Doctor (Snippet) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Portable-Neighbor-Ft-Small-Doctor.mp3
Ozzy Osbourne’s CryptoBatz NFTs Hit by Scam That Bilked Users Out of Thousands of Dollars
A few weeks ago, Ozzy Osbourne announced his new CryptoBatz NFT collection, making 9,666 unique digital bat designs available to those willing to part with their cryptocurrency. Now it turns out that a large number of people were scammed out of thousands of dollars worth of crypto thanks to a bad link shared by the project’s official Twitter account and website. As tech site The Verge reports, Cryptobatz uses the site Discord for its transactions and initially used the shot URL “discord.gg/cryptobatznft” (do NOT click) in its Twitter posts. Somewhere along the line, the official short link was changed to discord.gg/cryptobatz, but hackers took advantage of the old URL to set up a fake Discord site. Unfortunately, Ozzy and his partner companies still left up the old Tweets with the old link...
The Weeknd Breaks Record for Most Spotify Listeners
On the heels of his fifth studio album Dawn FM, The Weeknd has now broken the record for the most Spotify listeners. The Toronto-born artist now has over 86 million monthly listeners on the popular music-streaming service. Previously, the record was held by fellow Canadian Justin Bieber whose Spotify monthly listener count currently rests at 81.8 million. Behind Justin Bieber are Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and Ariana Grande. The sudden push in listener count for the Weeknd comes as the artist’s latest project Dawn FM was released earlier this month on January 7. So far, the album has set a new record for the Billboard Global 200 chart with 24 charting songs, making the most ever by a solo male artist. Additionally, Dawn FM debuted at No.1 on Apple Music in the U.S. and in 125 countries, in ...
Meat Loaf Cried When ‘I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)’ Hit No. 1, His Daughter Recalls
It wasn’t until 1993, years after the late ’70s release of his breakthrough, massively successful album Bat Out of Hell, that Meat Loaf actually had the first Hot 100 No. 1 song of his career with the epic “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That),” leading the album Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell. That moment brought tears to the late singer’s eyes, his daughter Amanda Aday remembers. Explore Explore Meat Loaf See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Aday spoke to People about her dad, born Marvin Lee Aday, after he passed away at age 74 on Jan. 20. “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)” spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, and his Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell album went to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. I...
Neve Campbell Reacts to The Weeknd Name-Dropping Her on ‘Here We Go… Again’
Scream star Neve Campbell is referenced on a track on The Weeknd‘s new album, Dawn FM. But when she found out, she was a bit confused. The Weeknd sings the lyric “I loved her right, make her scream like Neve Campbell” on “Here We Go… Again,” which features Tyler, the Creator. The actress — whose latest film, the fifth title in the Scream series, recently relaunched the horror franchise with a $35 million opening — was asked about the album shout-out on her appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden earlier this week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “How crazy is that? It’s pretty crazy,” she initially said, before admitting, “Well at first, my publicist told me, and she was like, ‘The Weeknd,’ and I was like, ‘Wait, which weekend? Last weekend?’ I had no idea what s...
Toby Shang – Outsider ft Poco Lee & Rexxie
Nigerian hypeman and singer Toby Shang unveils a new record titled “Outsider”. Toby Shang a Nigerian hypeman cum singer teams up with Poco Lee and music producer Rexxie to deliver an awesome track titled “Outsider“. The new record is a special melody for good music lovers, and fans worldwide. “Outsider” comes as a follow-up to the previous track “Run This Town“. Listen and share Toby Shang – “Outsider” ft. Poco Lee & Rexxie (snippet) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Toby-Shang-Outsider-Ft-Poco-Lee-Rexxie.mp3
DTop ft Naira Marley – Yes Na
Nigerian songster DTop comes through with a brand new track tagged “Yes Na”. DTop the music whiz drops a new song for his fans titled “Yes Na” featuring Nigerian music genius Naira Marley. The record is a good piece that is easy to sing along with a catchy chorus. DTop has other exciting tracks like “Ice Lanje“. Listen and share DTop ft Naira Marley – “Yes Na” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DTop_-_Yes_Na_ft_Naira_Marley__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
DJ Yk Beat ft Gonaiij & Gj – Shomu Folo Folo
Shomu Folo Folo Popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Yk Beat has a brand new song titled “Shomu Folo Folo”. DJ Yk Beat brings non-stop banging vibes as he drops a new record he calls ” Shomu Folo Folo” with guest appearances from Gonaiij and Gj. The new soundtrack is an electronic rhythmic tune that deserves a spot on your playlist. His recently released track “Warisi Cruise” is making waves. Listen, share DJ YK Beat ft Gonaiij & Gj – “Shomu Folo Folo” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/shomu-folo-folo.mp3 Download
Brazil Bids Farewell to Its Samba Queen Elza Soares
Brazilians on Friday (Jan. 21) were grieving the loss of legendary samba singer and force of nature Elza Soares, a day after she died in her Rio de Janeiro home. Family and friends gathered at Rio’s Municipal Theater, where her body was brought for viewing, before the playhouse opened its doors to the artist’s fans. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Elza went on the day she wanted, the way she wanted, without suffering. And surrounded by family,” the singer’s granddaughter, Vanessa Soares, said in an interview on TV Globo. Soares was 91. There was an outpouring of tributes from artists in Brazil and abroad, old and young, samba stars and rappers alike. Singer Maria Rita called her “one of our country’s greatest, a representative of the resistance and resilience of its people. … A...
