The streaming influx also pays dividends for individual songs, including Lil Pump’s most successful song to date, “Gucci Gang.” The tune jumps to a new peak on Hot Rap Songs with a 12-9 move, spearheaded by a 27 percent spike in weekly U.S. streams to 20.8 million plays. The activity triggers an 11-6 rush on R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs while it seizes the list’s Greatest Gainer award.
“Gang” also picks up steam on other charts as it darts 16-9 on the all-genre-inclusive Streaming Songs ranking, climbing 17-12 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and 46-32 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In addition, two more album tracks, “Boss” and “D. Rose," debut on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at Nos. 40 and 48, respectively.
‘Crew’ Clicks: Also on Hot Rap Songs, Goldlink’s “Crew,” which features Brent Faiyaz and Shy Glizzy, glides 11-10, becoming the first top 10 hit for all three acts.
The “Crew” momentum is strongest at radio as it bullets at No. 5 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and claims 25 million in format audience in the week ending Oct. 15, up 4 percent. The collaboration also builds at Rhythmic radio, moving 17-16 on the Rhythmic Songs airplay chart with a 7 percent bump in weekly spins.
Khalid’s ‘Location?’ — No. 1: Meanwhile, Khalid takes the crown on the Adult R&B Songs airplay chart as “Location” steps 2-1 in its 17th charting week. The cut marks the R&B newcomer’s first leader on the chart as it records a 7 percent gain in plays.
“Location” enjoys a warm reception across the radio spectrum, concurrently lifting 10-7 on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay with a 20 percent rise in audience to 18 million for the week, enough for the chart’s Greatest Gainer prize.
21 to 10: As 21 Savage ascends to the pinnacle of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs via his feature on Post Malone’s “Rockstar,” the hitmaker achieves a first at radio: His “Bank Account” hits the top 10 of R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay with an 11-10 bump. The track notches 16 million in audience for the week, a gain of 5 percent.
“Rockstar” meanwhile, rides 24-19 on the chart with a 33 percent surge in weekly audience to 12 million.
