Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of October 20, 2012

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

The week’s most popular songs, ranked by audio and video streaming activity on leading digital music services, radio airplay audience impressions based on monitored airplay and sales data, all compiled by Luminate. Audience totals are derived, in part, using certain Nielsen Audio listener estimates.

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Diamonds

Rihanna

Last week

Weeks at no. 1

Weeks on chart

Songwriter(s):

S.K.I.Furler, B.J.Levin, M.S.Eriksen, T.E.Hermansen

Producer(s):

StarGate, benny blanco

Imprint/Promotion Label:

SRP/Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

Harry Styles, A$AP Rocky & Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Ciara and More of the Week's Biggest Winners (May 20)

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of October 20, 2012

This Week

Award

Last Week

Peak Pos.

Wks on Chart

1
- Diamonds
  Rihanna
- 66
- 1
- 2
- - 66
  - 1
  - 2

Songwriter(s):

S.K.I.Furler, B.J.Levin, M.S.Eriksen, T.E.Hermansen

Producer(s):

StarGate, benny blanco

Imprint/Promotion Label:

SRP/Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x7

2
- Clique
  Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean
- 8
- 2
- 5
- - 8
  - 2
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

C.A.Hollis, Jr., S.M.Anderson, Ye, S.C.Carter, J.E.Fauntleroy II

Producer(s):

Hit-Boy, Ye

Imprint/Promotion Label:

G.O.O.D./Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x4

3
- Mercy
  Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz
- 13
- 1
- 27
- - 13
  - 1
  - 27

Songwriter(s):

Ye, S.Taft, S.M.Anderson, T.L.Thornton, T.Epps, J.Thomas, D.Beagle, W. Riley, R.Williams, A.C.Khan, M.G.Dean, M.Y.Jones

Producer(s):

Lifted

Imprint/Promotion Label:

G.O.O.D./Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x4

4
- Adorn
  Miguel
- 1
- 1
- 23
- - 1
  - 1
  - 23

Songwriter(s):

M.J.Pimentel

Producer(s):

Miguel

Imprint/Promotion Label:

ByStorm/Black Ice/RCA

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x3

5
- No Lie
  2 Chainz Featuring Drake
- 5
- 1
- 23
- - 5
  - 1
  - 23

Songwriter(s):

T.Epps, A.Graham, M.L.Williams, M.Middlebrooks

Producer(s):

Mike WiLL Made-It

Imprint/Promotion Label:

The Real University/Def Jam/IDJMG

RIAA Certification: Platinum x3

6
- Pop That
  French Montana Featuring Rick Ross, Drake, Lil Wayne
- 2
- 2
- 17
- - 2
  - 2
  - 17

Songwriter(s):

K.Kharbouch, W.L.Roberts II, A.Graham, D.M.Carter, Jr., A.L.Norris, L.R.Campbell, H.W.Casey, R.Finch

Producer(s):

LEE ON THE BEATS

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Coke Boys/Bad Boy/Interscope

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x2

7
- Girl On Fire
  Alicia Keys Featuring Nicki Minaj
- 18
- 7
- 6
- - 18
  - 7
  - 6

Songwriter(s):

Alicia Keys, J.Bhasker, S.Remi Gibbs, O.T.Maraj-Petty, W.Squier

Producer(s):

Alicia Keys, J.Bhasker, S.Remi

Imprint/Promotion Label:

RCA

Gains In Performance

8
- 2 Reasons
  Trey Songz Featuring T.I.
- 32
- 8
- 18
- - 32
  - 8
  - 18

Songwriter(s):

T.A.Neverson, T.Taylor, N.McDowell, C.J.Harris, Jr., M.Timothee, K.Stewart

Producer(s):

T.Taylor, Bridge

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Songbook/Atlantic

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

9
- Thinkin Bout You
  Frank Ocean
- 16
- 9
- 30
- - 16
  - 9
  - 30

Songwriter(s):

Frank Ocean, R.S.Taylor

Producer(s):

Frank Ocean, R.S.Taylor

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Def Jam/IDJMG

Biggest gain in airplay

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

10
- Birthday Song
  2 Chainz Featuring Kanye West
- 11
- 10
- 11
- - 11
  - 10
  - 11

Songwriter(s):

T.Epps, Ye, S.C.Uwaezuoke, B.Whitfield, S.Taft, M.G.Dean

Producer(s):

Sonny Digital, Ye, B Wheezy

Imprint/Promotion Label:

The Real University/Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x2

11
- Turn On The Lights
  Future
- 4
- 2
- 15
- - 4
  - 2
  - 15

Songwriter(s):

N.D.Wilburn, M.L.Williams, M.Middlebrooks

Producer(s):

Mike WiLL Made-It

Imprint/Promotion Label:

A-1/Freebandz/Epic

RIAA Certification: Platinum x2

12
- Bandz A Make Her Dance
  Juicy J Featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
- 9
- 9
- 14
- - 9
  - 9
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

M.L.Williams, J.M.Houston, D.M.Carter, Jr., T.Epps, J.Garner

Producer(s):

Mike WiLL Made-It, J-Bo

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Kemosabe/Columbia

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

13
- Heart Attack
  Trey Songz
- 14
- 3
- 29
- - 14
  - 3
  - 29

Songwriter(s):

B.J.Levin, Rico Love, T.A.Neverson

Producer(s):

benny blanco, Rico Love

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Songbook/Atlantic

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

14
- Swimming Pools (Drank)
  Kendrick Lamar
- 31
- 14
- 9
- - 31
  - 14
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

K.L.Duckworth, T.M.C.Williams, N.Seetharam

Producer(s):

T-Minus

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x4

15
- Work Hard, Play Hard
  Wiz Khalifa
- 41
- 13
- 25
- - 41
  - 13
  - 25

Songwriter(s):

C.J.Thomaz, B.J.Levin, M.S.Eriksen, T.E.Hermansen

Producer(s):

StarGate, benny blanco

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Rostrum/Atlantic

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x2

16
- Put It Down
  Brandy Featuring Chris Brown
- 3
- 3
- 19
- - 3
  - 3
  - 19

Songwriter(s):

S.L.Crawford, Sean Garrett, D.A.Abernathy, Jr., C.M.Brown

Producer(s):

Mr. Bangledesh, Sean Garrett

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Chameleon/RCA

Gains In Performance

17 NEW
NEW
- Just What I Am
  Kid Cudi Featuring King Chip
- -
- 17
- 1
- - -
  - 17
  - 1

Songwriter(s):

S.R.S.Mescudi, C.Worth

Producer(s):

Kid Cudi

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Wicked Awesome/G.O.O.D./Republic

Highest ranking debut

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

18
- Lemme See
  Usher Featuring Rick Ross
- 12
- 2
- 24
- - 12
  - 2
  - 24

Songwriter(s):

J.G.Scheffer, D.Morris, N.Marzouca, U.Raymond IV, E.Bellinger, L.Knighten, W.L.Roberts II

Producer(s):

Jim Jonsin, Mr. Morris

Imprint/Promotion Label:

RCA

19
- No Worries
  Lil Wayne Featuring Detail
- 28
- 19
- 5
- - 28
  - 19
  - 5

Songwriter(s):

D.M.Carter, Jr., N.C.Fisher, B.Williams, J.A.Preyan, R.R.Diaz

Producer(s):

Detail

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Young Money/Cash Money/Republic

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum x2

20
- Cashin' Out
  Ca$h Out
- 37
- 2
- 38
- - 37
  - 2
  - 38

Songwriter(s):

J.M.H.Gibson

Producer(s):

DJ Spinz

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Bases Loaded/Epic

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

21
- Dance For You
  Beyonce
- 7
- 7
- 29
- - 7
  - 7
  - 29

Songwriter(s):

T.Nash, C.A.Stewart, B.G.Knowles Carter

Producer(s):

B.Knowles Carter, T.Nash, Tricky

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Parkwood/Columbia

22
- Amen
  Meek Mill Featuring Drake
- 22
- 5
- 20
- - 22
  - 5
  - 20

Songwriter(s):

R.R.Williams, J.P.Felton, A.Graham, D.M.Weir II, L.Abrams, M.H.McDonald

Producer(s):

KeY Wane, Jahlil Beats

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Maybach/Warner Bros.

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

23
- Dive In
  Trey Songz
- 6
- 5
- 13
- - 6
  - 5
  - 13

Songwriter(s):

T.A.Neverson, T.Taylor, N.McDowell, J.Garrison

Producer(s):

T.Taylor, J.Garrison

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Songbook/Atlantic

RIAA Certification: Gold

24
- My Moment
  DJ Drama Featuring 2 Chainz, Meek Mill & Jeremih
- 40
- 24
- 13
- - 40
  - 24
  - 13

Songwriter(s):

T.Epps, R.R.Williams, J.P.Felton, T.M.C.Williams

Producer(s):

T-Minus

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Aphilliates/eOne

Gains In Performance

25
- Enough Of No Love
  Keyshia Cole Featuring Lil Wayne
- 10
- 7
- 14
- - 10
  - 7
  - 14

Songwriter(s):

H.D.Samuels, S.Fenton, K.M.Cole, D.M.Carter, Jr.

Producer(s):

H-Money

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Geffen/Interscope

26
- Diced Pineapples
  Rick Ross Featuring Wale & Drake
- 25
- 25
- 9
- - 25
  - 25
  - 9

Songwriter(s):

W.L.Roberts II, C.E.McCormick, O.V.Akintimehin, A.Graham

Producer(s):

Cardiak

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Maybach/Slip-N-Slide/Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

27 NEW
NEW
- Thrift Shop
  Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz
- -
- 27
- 1
- - -
  - 27
  - 1

Songwriter(s):

B.Haggerty, R.S.Lewis

Producer(s):

R.Lewis

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Macklemore/Warner Bros.

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Diamond

28
- Remember You
  Wiz Khalifa Featuring The Weeknd
- 97
- 28
- 2
- - 97
  - 28
  - 2

Songwriter(s):

C.J.Thomaz, A.Tesfaye, Ilangelo, A.Balshe, J.Douglass, E.Lumpkin

Producer(s):

Illangelo, Dpat

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Rostrum/Atlantic

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

29
- Celebration
  Game Featuring Chris Brown, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa & Lil Wayne
- 81
- 29
- 3
- - 81
  - 29
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

J.Taylor, C.M.Brown, M.R.Nguyen-Stevenson, D.M.Carter, Jr., C.J.Thomaz, J.King, S.Saint-Jean

Producer(s):

Sap

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Rezervoir/DGC/Interscope

Gains In Performance

30
- Ice
  Kelly Rowland Featuring Lil Wayne
- 27
- 26
- 11
- - 27
  - 26
  - 11

Songwriter(s):

Sean Garrett, N.C.Fisher, K.T.Rowland, D.M.Carter, Jr.

Producer(s):

Sean Garrett, Detail

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Republic

Gains In Performance

31
- Don't Judge Me
  Chris Brown
- 43
- 31
- 8
- - 43
  - 31
  - 8

Songwriter(s):

C.M.Brown, N.T.Atweh, A.D.Messinger, M.Pellizzer

Producer(s):

The Messengers

Imprint/Promotion Label:

RCA

Biggest gain in digital sales

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Platinum

32
- Young & Gettin' It
  Meek Mill Featuring Kirko Bangz
- 61
- 32
- 3
- - 61
  - 32
  - 3

Songwriter(s):

R.R.Williams, O.J.Tucker, K.J.Randle, V.Robinson

Producer(s):

Jahlil Beats

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Maybach/Warner Bros.

Gains In Performance

RIAA Certification: Gold

33
- Lately
  Anita Baker
- 15
- 15
- 10
- - 15
  - 15
  - 10

Songwriter(s):

T.Gibson, D.Allen

Producer(s):

H.Mason, Jr.

Imprint/Promotion Label:

Blue Note/Capitol

34
- Feelin' Single
  R. Kelly
- 23
- 15
- 20
- - 23
  - 15
  - 20

Songwriter(s):

R.S.Kelly, D.Mays, S.Scarborough, W.Withers, Jr.

Producer(s):

R.Kelly, Big Mackk

Imprint/Promotion Label:

RCA

35 NEW
NEW
- To The World
  Kanye West, R. Kelly
- -
- 35
- 1
- - -
  - 35
  - 1

Songwriter(s):

Ye, R.S.Kelly, W.Felder, C.Smith, M.Y.Jones

Producer(s):

Pop, The Starr Island Group, Oakwud, Ye

Imprint/Promotion Label:

G.O.O.D./Def Jam/IDJMG

Gains In Performance

36
- Do My Dance
  Tyga Featuring 2 Chainz
- 82
- 36
- 3
- - 82
  - 36

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Week of October 20, 2012

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Diamonds

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Harry Styles, A$AP Rocky & Rihanna, Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Ciara and More of the Week's Biggest Winners (May 20)

Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Gains in Weekly Performance

Additional Awards

Diamonds

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Clique

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Mercy

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Adorn

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No Lie

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Pop That

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Girl On Fire

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2 Reasons

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Thinkin Bout You

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Birthday Song

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Turn On The Lights

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Bandz A Make Her Dance

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Heart Attack

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Swimming Pools (Drank)

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Work Hard, Play Hard

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Put It Down

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Just What I Am

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Lemme See