Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Hip-hop and rap have been driving culture in the U.S. for almost four decades now, especially in America. So why are these ...

No rap songs have ranked in the top 40 on the last two Billboard Hot 100 charts, following Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" dropping off the chart.

For the first time in more than 35 years, no rap songs appeared in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 40. This came after “ Luther,” Kendrick Lamar’s duet with SZA, was removed from the chart following the ...

There was little doubt as to which country song is No. 1 in August 2024. The top hit is No. 1 on sales, streaming and airplay charts to start the month. Fans and critics are also in love with this ...

The No. 1 song on this month's list of the Top 40 Country Songs could end up as the top song for all of 2024. Once again, this solo artist is topping streaming charts. His party song is down a spot on ...

See which smashes rule Billboard's 100-position Top Hot Latin Songs of the 21st Century recap. Below, check out the 2000-24 top 10. By Pamela Bustios Sr. Charts & Data Analyst (Latin & Billboard ...

Journey could rightly be compared to a shooting star. They made nearly 20 trips into the Billboard Top 40, and all but two of them happened in the '80s. Which ones didn't? The double-platinum Steve ...