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POLO G IS #1 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 FOR A 2ND WEEK
Polo G continues his incredible breakout year as he extends his reign atop the Billboard Hot 100 with “RAPSTAR” at #1 for a 2nd week and #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Song Consumption Chart, making him the only male debut to spend 2 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 this year. It also becomes only the 22nd track in history to debut at #1 on the Hot 100 and log a second consecutive week on top.
Following last week’s amazing chart debuts around the world, along with the highest streaming debut of 2021 in the U.S. for a male artist and the 2nd highest streaming debut of the year for any artist in the U.S., “RAPSTAR” is now certified GOLD by the RIAA with over 500,000 units in consumption. The track has been #1 on Spotify U.S. since release and is #3 on the Global Spotify Chart, while it remains Top 5 on Official Charts around the world with over 115M streams globally. “RAPSTAR” is also the top added track at both Urban and Rhythm radio this week with over 87 stations leading the way.
Polo keeps up his YouTube top trending video chart streak with the release of his latest Genius VERIFIED episode and ZIAS! reaction videos. The Arrad directed music video for “RAPSTAR” has already amassed over 38 million views, watch HERE.
Since its release in May 2020, his critically acclaimed album THE GOAT has accrued over 3 Billion streams, 7 Gold and Platinum RIAA certifications, has been a mainstay on the charts and landed in multiple year-end best albums lists. The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA along with his debut album, Die A Legend. Polo G was named one of XXL’s Freshman Class in 2020, an annual roundup of hip-hop’s brightest new stars. He also secured a spot on the coveted Forbes 2021 30 Under 30 list and was named a FUSE TV Future Black History Honoree for February 2021.
Polo is currently in the studio working on his forthcoming album Hall of Fame to be released this year.
Asian-American rappers Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young release the new single / video entitled “FWM”. The single precedes Star2 and ChinaTownRunner’s upcoming EP and sets the bar high with haunting cavernous beats and dark melodic flow.
Each of them affirm that they are “about money” in their separate verses and all ask listeners to “come and F*** With Me.” The music video for “FWM” captures Star2, ChinaTownRunner, and $tupid Young in a graffiti-stroked garage full of sports cars and women. Leaning into the sheer magnitude of the track itself, the visuals for “FWM” zero in on each rapper for an intense performance.
Star2 and ChinaTownRunner are preparing to embark on a summer tour with $tupid Young set to appear at multiple dates. Additionally, Star2 and ChinaTownRunner will perform on July 6th in support of the annual Ka-ren Soccer Tournament and Concert in South Dakota.
Star2 is a refugee artist from the Mae La refugee camp in Thailand. Star2’s documentary, RETURN TO KAWTHOOLEI: A Refugee Rapper’s Journey to His Homeland in Burma will be screened at the New Media Film Festival in LA on June 6th. So far, the documentary has been awarded with “Best Short Documentary” at the Malaysian Film Festival, “Best Documentary” at the Busan New Wave Short Film Festival in S. Korea, “Best Web and Media” at the IndieX Film Fest in LA, and “Exceptional Merit in Docu-drama Short & Human Spirit” at the Documentaries Without Borders Film Festival. Star2 returns to Thailand in May for his second trip.
Hollywood, Florida native Ann-Derie presents the official video for “Maximum Capacity”, the new single from I Am Only Human, her forthcoming album which also spawned “Just Us”, produced by Alvin Speights (R.I.P.), the engineer behind tracks for India Arie, TLC, Keith Sweat and many more. Shot in New York City, the “Maximum Capacity” clip comes on the heels of Ann-Derie’s tour of the East Coast (watch her interview with 99JAMZ). “Maximum Capacity” is out now on Dxnna Music Group.
Check it out!
Daughter of the legendary emcee Method Man and Staten Island native Chey has recently been making her own mark on the game with a bubbly personality that goes with his prodigy level talent. Her skill is so sharp ESPN and Vibe took notice with features that boosted her into a league of her own among the new stars of hip hop.
Now she adds a candid interview and freestyle with the iconic Sway! With grace and persona Chey shines brightly on the legendary journalist’s platform that garnered the attention of everyone worldwide.
Watch below.
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