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Ed Sheeran, ÷ © AtlanticEd Sheeran spends a sixth nonconsecutive week at no. 1 with “Shape of You.” Bruno Mars is on the rise with “That’s What I Like.”

Ed Sheeran is unstoppable. “Shape of You” spends a sixth nonconsecutive week at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  He’s got competition, though.  Bruno Mars didn’t move up in chart position this week, but “That’s What I Like” is off to a great start, showing performance gains this week.  Beyond Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars, there are plenty of chart takeaways from the Hot 100 dated March 18, 2017.

 

  1. Ed Sheeran retains the no. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 as “Shape of You” continues to be the gift that keeps on giving.

 

 

  1. Bruno Mars continues to gain support for “That’s What I Like,” which stays put at no. 4, but shows gains in performance.

 

 

  1. The Chainsmokers continue to dominate as “Something Just Like This” (featuring Coldplay) ascends from no. 56 to no. 5. “Paris” is still on fire at no. 7.

 

 

  1. Kodak Black makes a sizable jump with “Tunnel Vision,” which rises from no. 27 to no. 8.

 

 

  1. Justin Timberlake sees “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” ascend from no. 29 to no. 13. The song previously reached no. 1.

 

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  1. Marian Hill are still on the rise as “Down” moves up from no. 25 to no. 21.

 

 

  1. Zedd & Alessia Cara debut at no. 28 with hot new single, “Stay.”

 

  1. Calvin Harris debuts at no. 34 with “Slide,” his new single with Frank Ocean and Migos.

 

  1. “Selfish” earns top honors from HNDRXX, the second Future album of 2017. “Selfish,” featuring Rihanna, starts at no. 37. “Coming Out Strong,” featuring The Weeknd, debuts at no. 48.

 

  1. Ariana Grande is on the rise once more with “Everyday,” featuring Future. “Everyday” ascends from no. 78 to no. 58.

 

 

  1. Lana Del Rey takes quite a tumble as “Love” slides from no. 44 to no. 73.

 

  1. Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj debut at no. 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Make Love.”

 

 

  1. Florida Georgia Line debut at no. 92 with “God, Your Mama, and Me,” featuring Backstreet Boys.

 

  1. Josh Turner lands at no. 96 with “Hometown Girl.”

 

 

  1. Lorde takes hot new single “Green Light” to a no. 100 start.
Photo Credit: Atlantic

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.