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The Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week of March 3, 2018, was defined by the continued dominance of hip-hop and a steady hold by established pop powerhouses. According to VOA News, the top five positions remained unchanged from the previous week, reflecting a period of relative stability at the very peak of the music industry. Top 10 Highlights (Week of March 3, 2018)
#2: Ed Sheeran – "Perfect"
After reaching #1 during the 2017 holiday season, "Perfect" was still going strong in early 2018. The song’s duet version with Beyoncé had extended its life on pop and adult contemporary radio. Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart -03.03.2018- Mp...
The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart is widely considered the gold standard of music charts, and for good reason. Released weekly, this chart ranks the most popular songs in the United States, based on a combination of sales, airplay, and streaming activity. On March 3, 2018, the chart was filled with a diverse range of hits that had listeners singing along. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for March 3, 2018, and explore the music that was making waves on this particular day.
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Genre mix and trends: Hip-hop and R&B remained heavily represented in the upper reaches, while dance-pop and tropical-influenced pop also showed staying power. The blending of rap verses with melodic pop hooks was a recurring formula among top-charting hits.
- Drake's Dominance: Topping the chart at #1 was "God's Plan" by Drake. This week marked the single's fourth consecutive week at the summit. The track was the lead single from his EP Scary Hours and was breaking streaming records across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Its catchy hook and meme-friendly lyrics made it inescapable on radio and social media.
- Ed Sheeran's Longevity: Holding steady at #2 was "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. After spending several weeks at number one in late 2017 and early 2018, the ballad proved it had incredible staying power, continuing to dominate Adult Contemporary and Pop radio.
- The Remix Effect: The #3 spot belonged to "Finesse" (Remix) by Bruno Mars and Cardi B. The track was a throwback to the 90s "In Living Color" era, boosted significantly by Cardi B's feature. The music video, released earlier that year, went viral instantly, helping the song become a major hit on the chart.
- Camila Cabello's Staying Power: "Havana" by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug sat at #4. The song had already peaked at #1 previously and was in the midst of a very long run in the top tier of the chart, solidifying Cabello's success as a solo artist outside of Fifth Harmony.
- Country-Pop Crossover: Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey's hit "The Middle" held the #5 position. The song was a unique blend of country vocals and electronic production, and it was rapidly climbing the charts, eventually peaking at #5 on this date but remaining a radio staple for months afterward.
Longest-Charting Songs of Early 2018
Several songs on the March 3, 2018 chart had already shown remarkable longevity: Drake's Dominance: Topping the chart at #1 was
#4: BlocBoy JB ft. Drake – "Look Alive"
A surprise hit driven by the "Shoot Dance" challenge on YouTube and Drake’s feature. The song peaked at #5 and made BlocBoy JB a household name overnight.