This was a year in music defined by artists pulling off enviable feats — but how exactly did they do it? Billboard explains in a series of year-end essays.
Seven of the tracks off Kendrick Lamar's surprise album GNX hit the top 10 of the all-genre songs chart this week, two of which were produced by Mustard.
"I spent so much of my life working and just trying to get here, and because of you guys, my life is forever changed," the Grammy-nominated star shared.
The producer and writer has earned credits on two top 40 debuts in the last month with Lady Gaga’s “Disease” (No. 27) and Rosé & Bruno Mars’ “APT” (No. 8).
The rising country singer-songwriter discusses his recent chart success, his CMA Awards nomination and steering clear of social media.
The catchy hit entered the tally's top 20.
“Sailor Song” has reached a No. 46 high on the Billboard Hot 100 in its six weeks on the chart.
It took a decade for him to get the industry to truly hear his music. But in his astounding breakthrough year, he has finally become what he always wanted to be: the first Black outlaw country star.
The song debuts at No. 76.
The song debuts at No. 86.
