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You know I thought that the Karol G album bomb will be the biggest thing that happened this week. But, we have something special at the bottom of the chart. We'll get to it soon enough but first...

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"TQG" by Karol G ft. Shakira

It's kinda impressive that twenty years since Shakira's first hit that she can still charting high like this. Even though this song is the worst song on the album which is just meh. Yes I did listened to the album.

27. "Tormenta" by Gorillaz ft. Bad Bunny

Going into this song I thought that it would be a cash grab to just chase the reggaeton train especially with Bad Bunny. But to my surprise, this song sounds like what Damon Albarn would make a tropical jam sounds like.

61. "Mientras Me Curo Del Cora" by Karol G

Oh yeah the song that sampled Don't Worry Be Happy. Do you all think that this song is an acapella to? Because I can feel that a lot of the melody is being played by vocals.

86. "Pero Tu" by Karol G ft. Quevedo

One of the most subdued song on the album. It's not really reggaeton but more like latin pop that you would get in the mid 2000's.

105. "Reminder" by The Weeknd

Oh look another song from Starboy that got traction worldwide because of TikTok. To be honest as someone who was on the music twitter back then I can say that Reminder is not a good singles when Six Feet Under exist. Basically The Weeknd in his brag rap mode is not it.

106. "Tus Gafitas" by Karol G

One of the best song on the album and that's basically have to do with that production. Now I want to hear more Karol G with at least pop rock sound like this

131. "Rara Vez" by Milo j

....Yeah I don't get this.

133. "Painting Pictures" by Superstar Pride

You know as someone who likes their underground hip hop, I'm still surprised that this song charted at all. Also did he deleted this song on his Spotify?

134. "Malas Decisiones" by Kenia OS

Think about what if you combine Doja Cat and Kali Uchis together but with just barely average production. You got this song.

140. "Manana Sera Bonito" by Karol G ft. Carla Morrison

Your standard reggaton song but this time you add steel drum. So much better than most reggaeton song.

141. "Por Las Noches" by Peso Pluma

Another week, another corrido song. This one is at least sounds fuller and kinda well produced. The emphasis here is the ballad of the song.

179. "Komang" by Raim Laode

You know the phrase save the best for last? Well since I'm Indonesian I'm gonna say this. I'm so happy for Raim Laode who joined Tulus as the second Indonesian to chart on Billboard Global Excl. US. Even though the song is decent, I have to respect my country to consistently stream this song kicking and screaming to chart here. Selamat Raim Laode telah muncul di tangga lagu Billboard.

This week seems to be pretty busier that one meets the eye. Yes we have some shakeups especially in the top 10 with Idol by Yoasobi surged so high. But, these debuts are just all over the place. Well it's gonna be a blast anyways so let's get to this!

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4. "un x100to" by Grupo Frontera X Bad Bunny

You know since the regional Mexican sound is the biggest musical moment of 2023, I think I will make my stance on the broader genre of Regional Mexican sound. I get the appeal of these type of songs. Yeah it's ramshackled and the mix can be very live version of itself. But, the composition and the instrumentals here reminded me a lot of dangdut or koplo which is the Regional sound of my country. That said, I prefer the accordion one rather than the brass and acoustic bass that Peso Pluma helped popularized.

14. "Daylight" by David Kushner

So apparently this guy is a tiktoker who is making folk pop that wanted to get Hozier to be on this song. All I can say right now is that he's definitely the poor man's Bon Iver with lyrics leftover from Father John Misty's b-side

28. "Chemical" by Post Malone

This is actually quite decent. But, this song is sounded like Fine Line rejects with a bit more inspiration from Tears for Fears.

72. "Princess Diana" by Ice Spice ft. Nicki Minaj

I did listened to Ice Spice debut EP and this is handly the worst song on the album. Getting Nicki Minaj isn't helping this generic ass beat to work y'know. Also I'm kinda mad that In Ha Mood didn't get pushed hard enough.

84. "美しい鰭" by SPITZ

Now we are talking about a veteran alternative rock band getting their first hit ever on the chart. This song is so likeable this is basically why I like J-Pop more that anything else sometimes. The guitar solo is just immaculate as does the production which is I would describe as "RHCP if they chose jazz influence than rap influence".

91. "Peaches" by Jack Black

I will give the Super Mario Bros movie a 7/10 it's a great popcorn movie.

98. "Wish You The Best" by Lewis Capaldi

See this song is the prime example as to why I don't like Lewis Capaldi's writing. There's not enough detail to justify this guy's longing for someone's that he used to love. Glimpse of Us this is not.

138. "El Tonto" by Lola Indigo & Quevedo

I think I can see the differences between Spanish reggaeton and LATAM reggaeton. The main one is the differences in how it's produced. The Spanish one seems to have other influences such as the dance scene in Europe. So that's why you have those sfx sprinkle throughout it.

151. "El Tsurito" by Junior H X Gabito Ballesteros X Peso Pluma

....Huh?????? Why does this sounds like DistantCry made this beat???

157. "See You Again" by Tyler, The Creator ft. Kali Uchis

I'm so glad this song became a viral hit because this is probably one of his best singles ever. The production here has influenced RnB world till this day with the trumpet, the strings, and that heavy hard hitting beat drop. Kali Uchis' breakout performance, the longing from Tyler about his crush is just breathtaking. This is truly one of the best songs of 2017.

170. "Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift

[Insert the "this should've been a singles" jokes here]. But like can you blame Swifties in this? This song is too good for being a deepcut. The production is probably one of Jack Antonoff's best and yeah it's a great song.

181. "Fragil" by Yahritza y Su Esencia X Grupo Frontera

Remember the trio that gotten viral for their song? Yeah they're back with Grupo Frontera with probably the weakest accordion Regional Mexican song so far.

188. "Seu Brilho Sumiu" by Israel X Rodolffo & Mari Fernandez

Now for Brazilian sound...yeah I don't really get it. I think the percussion is not my thing in general here.

189. "Moonlight" by Kali Uchis

Speaking of Kali Uchis. If the vocals were mixed a bit better this could've been a sexy jam. Instead it's just a good one.