Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s hit single “Luther” has climbed to the highest of the Billboard Sizzling 100, marking Lamar’s sixth No. 1 and SZA’s third. The observe, a tribute to Luther Vandross, dethrones Lamar’s earlier chart-topper, “Not Like Us,” which surged again to No. 1 following his Tremendous Bowl LIX halftime efficiency.
“Luther” noticed a 6% improve in each radio airplay and streams, totaling 46.7 million viewers impressions and 45.2 million official streams. The observe additionally rose to No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart and made features in digital gross sales and radio airplay. Lamar’s current string of Sizzling 100 chart-toppers has been outstanding, with 4 No. 1s in simply 11 months.
Drake additionally made waves on the Sizzling 100, debuting two new tracks within the prime 10—“Gimme a Hug” at No. 6 and “Nokia” at No. 10—from his collaborative album with PartyNextDoor, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. The album additionally secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200.
“Luther” samples Vandross and Cheryl Lynn’s rendition of “If This World Had been Mine,” initially recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. Vandross, a legendary R&B determine, by no means topped the Sizzling 100 as a lead artist however contributed to a number of No. 1 hits over his profession. His affect continues with “Luther,” extending his legacy practically twenty years after his passing.
With “Luther” changing “Not Like Us” at No. 1, Lamar turns into the primary solo male artist since Drake in 2018 to prime the chart in consecutive weeks with totally different songs.
