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What will it really take for @BTS_twt’s #BTS_Dynamite 
to achieve a No. 1 on the @billboard Hot 100?
Here’s a chart showing the streams, radio airplay, and digital sales data for the last 10 songs to reach that milestone. (Note: This only applies to the U.S.)
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to achieve a No. 1 on the @billboard Hot 100?Here’s a chart showing the streams, radio airplay, and digital sales data for the last 10 songs to reach that milestone. (Note: This only applies to the U.S.)
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#BTS_Dynamite doesn't need to match these numbers in order to achieve a Hot 100 No. 1.
It does need to outperform every other song competing for No. 1 in its first tracking week, incl. new singles and older songs with strong streams, airplay, and/or sales numbers.
doesn't need to match these numbers in order to achieve a Hot 100 No. 1. It does need to outperform every other song competing for No. 1 in its first tracking week, incl. new singles and older songs with strong streams, airplay, and/or sales numbers.
#BTS_Dynamite ’s first tracking week is:
Aug 21-Aug 27 (For streams and sales)
Aug 24-Aug 30 (For radio airplay)
Billboard:
’s first tracking week is:Aug 21-Aug 27 (For streams and sales)
Aug 24-Aug 30 (For radio airplay)
Billboard:
What other artists are dropping singles on August 21? According to Genius, the list includes Iggy Azalea and Madison Beer. (Note: This may not be a complete list.)
https://genius.com/Genius-august-2020-singles-release-calendar-annotated
https://genius.com/Genius-august-2020-singles-release-calendar-annotated
As the first chart shows, some No. 1s had much greater streams, but others better airplay. Same with sales.
This shows that all that’s needed to achieve a No. 1 is having the greatest overall result once the various components are factored into Billboard’s Hot 100 calculation.
This shows that all that’s needed to achieve a No. 1 is having the greatest overall result once the various components are factored into Billboard’s Hot 100 calculation.
So, what can you do to help?
(These suggestions will be obvious to many, but I wanted to share for anyone who doesn’t understand.)
(These suggestions will be obvious to many, but I wanted to share for anyone who doesn’t understand.)
Streams are most heavily weighted for the Hot 100, followed by airplay and sales.
The single most effective way to consume #BTS_Dynamite is via a paid subscription to a streaming service (e.g. Spotify Premium) as paid streams are weighted more than free (ad-supported) streams.
The single most effective way to consume #BTS_Dynamite
is via a paid subscription to a streaming service (e.g. Spotify Premium) as paid streams are weighted more than free (ad-supported) streams.
As “ON” proved, #BTS_Dynamite doesn’t actually need to receive tons of radio airplay in order to achieve a high ranking on the Hot 100.
Plus, notice how Trollz’ strong streams and sales numbers sent it to No. 1 despite only getting 1.2 million impressions on radio.
doesn’t actually need to receive tons of radio airplay in order to achieve a high ranking on the Hot 100.Plus, notice how Trollz’ strong streams and sales numbers sent it to No. 1 despite only getting 1.2 million impressions on radio.
As for sales, purchases of #BTS_Dynamite between now and the end of the first tracking week will count toward its first week on the Hot 100. https://bts-dynamite.us/
between now and the end of the first tracking week will count toward its first week on the Hot 100. https://bts-dynamite.us/
All that said, we should find out whether #BTS_Dynamite is a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 on Monday, August 31, after the end of the first tracking week for streams, sales, and airplay.
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is a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 on Monday, August 31, after the end of the first tracking week for streams, sales, and airplay.(/Thread)
