Zayn Malik is definitely music’s newest heartthrob to give Justin Bieber a run for his money.
As reported here, the former ‘One Direction’ divo was set to zoom to #1 on the Hot 100 with his official debut single ‘Pillow Talk.’ With the tallying week complete reports indicate he not only bested initial predictions of 250,000 units shifted, the tune also bests the chart stats of his former group (who, to date, have failed to nab a #1 on the singles chart). As if the impressive first week sales and ousting Bieber from the top spot weren’t enough, Malik also made history with his first trip to the chart’s summit.
*Zayn is the first U.K. artist to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with a first charted single.
*Zayn is the first artist whose first name starts with a Z ever to top the Hot 100.
*Zayn is the first one-time member of a Hot 100-charting boy band to score a No. 1 with a debut single.
*Note: Technically, the first was George Harrison of The Beatles in 1970, but that was pre-Soundscan.
But, before he gets too comfortable, it seems the crooner’s run at #1 may be short lived if the performances of Drake‘s ‘Summer Sixteen’ and Rihanna‘s ‘Work’ are any indication. With strong showings not too far from Malik’s [on the streaming and airplay front] in the last chart week, next week’s Hot 100 may see a serious shake-up.
Until then…
“Pillowtalk” also opens atop the Digital Songs and Streaming Songs charts, with 267,000 first-week U.S. downloads sold and 22.3 million U.S. streams (the fourth-largest streaming start ever) in the week ending Feb. 4…
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Congratz Zayn!!!
*Zayn is the first artist whose first name starts with a Z ever to top the Hot 100.
Lmao they are too much with some of these accomplishments. But congrats again… i guess.
ANTI debuted at #2 and only sold 193,000 copies worldwide in its first week…
http://www.mediatraffic.de/albums.htm
Kiii poor fRih!! But honestly im over fRih and Anti! Poor girl has had enough trash talk on her. Im more focused and anxiously waiting for Bey’s new album and that TOUR!!!!
He is so damn cute but so damn overrated.
Overrated is putting is politely.
#PETTY but Congrats anyway.
Yes exciting times to be apart of the Navy!
Good job!
*claps hands*
DIS BOMBA CLAT BWOI TOPPIN DEH CHARTS BUT IN BED HE BOTTOMING LYK YUH GROUND FLOOR BASEMENT.
When Rihanna release that video, “Work” will most likely go to #1.
Lmfaoooo y’all gotta read this article on Beys tickets to funny!
http://fusion.net/story/267009/an-open-letter-to-beyonce-regarding-the-cost-of-formation-tour-tickets/
Lol…. Her tickets are pricey however (You get what your pay for)… I.E. Rihanna’s $25 tickets lol!
I live in Atlanta so I will be seeing her May 1st at the Georgia Dome!
Congrats Daddy! Plz replace Justin Bieber permanently!
Why stop there? Why not give him the “First Artist with a checkerboard flag on his forearm to get a #1 with a debut single?”
How about “First Artist with a Grey Dyed Hair to Score a #1 with a debut single?”
Congrats!
It’ll free fall right off. It was a nice lil trend and good for him for showing his group members whatsup.
You said that 2 weeks ago and his song it still standing tall at #1. You just salty because “Work” stalling at #5 get used to that number because that is where “Anti” will be next week 40k lol!
It only been out for a week. And it’s the first week that it charted. Dumb much?
Guess the Queens touring demand hasn’t slowed. Lol at her adding another date in the US! Yaaasss bish!!! You betta snatch Madinosaur’s highest grossing tour for a female act or at least nab the second spot lol!
Don’t come for Madonna bítch!
Stfu and remove yourself from my thread!!! Ill talk abiut Madinosaur if I want!
I would love for him to do a cover of “Sell Me Candy”. I’m sure he’d hit all the high notes Rih did.
Wow, this is only his first single and he’s already making history. Not a big fan of the song but he’s gorgeous and apparently has a great voice (have not heard enough evidence to be completely sure). Congrats.
I want Rihanna Work go to #1 once the video released that sonh got me feelinh some typea way ?
pillow talk is free falling down the iTunes Charts
when will Bey?
I thought u were banned from this site… Using a different device???
Kiii
Congrats to him & alot of people are covers his music on YouTube