Pour yourself a double whiskey, dear country music fans, because after a three-way battle against Post Malone and Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboossy takes home the Song of the Summer title thanks to the surprise win of his earworm. A Buddy Song (Tipsy).
The country singer’s festive tune with completely unknown hip-hop roots has been pegged, if not scientifically, for early 2024, revealing that he consulted with some local radio directors and major US music publications. At the expense ofEspressoBy Sabrina Carpenter, and I had some helpPaired with Post Malone and Morgan Wallen.
Jean-Pascal Lemelin, director of music at GoJeco Media Group Stations, notes, “It’s a hyper-accessible song that will be stuck in your head all day.”
At WKND, the public decided. Clearly. “We asked our listeners what they thought was the song of the summer A bar song, espresso And I had some help. 80% of them chose Shaboosi,” says program director Steven Grotto.
A testament to its undeniable popularity, A Buddy Song (Tipsy) It topped B Magazine’s Hot 100Wrong boardFor seven weeks, one more than its country rival I had some help.
Even Obama caved
Shaboosi and Sabrina Carpenter’s hits are among the top 5 international songs of the summer as established by the Spotify editorial team. Birds of a featherBy Billie Eilish, Hot to go!From new pop star Chappelle Ron, and Not like usD Kendrick Lamar.
On Quebec radio, an English song by a local artist also attracted attention. CoffeeBy Fuso. “There’s a slight reggae infusion. The melody is catchy and we’ve been asked a lot,” reveals Steven Grotto.
On CKOI, Australian DJ Replay ConfusionA 1970s hit, it was great. “He’s been No. 1 more than 50 times 6 to 6 p.mJust like that A bar song», notes music director Eric Martel.
Corias dominates the French language
In French, June was expected and despite its title, it was SpringWritten by rapper Korias, it was crowned Song of the Summer.
Even stations aimed at adult customers, who aren’t necessarily Correa’s No. 1 audience, have climbed in, notes Jean-Pascal Lemelin. “We feel an evolution. Korias was able to get on all radios with this song, which means festival. Even though the title is SpringIt sounds like a song.
Salebarbs’ friendly Acadians also had a great summer Thanksgiving Tide-destroyerAlthough it was released in 2023, it still seems to have wings.
And let’s not forget Cowboys Fringes. Moving, despite its sad lyrics and its seven-minute running time Let it show well A favorite among listeners in good times, according to Jean-Pascal Lemel.
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