Not even three weeks after That Grape Juice published a nod to the elite list of songs that have debuted at #1 on the Hot 100 (click here to read), serial hitmaker Travis Scott and Kid Cudi add their duet, ‘The Scotts,’ to the table.
Given a major boost as it premiered during Fortnite’s “Astronomical” virtual concert, the tune – which marks Scott’s third reign and Cudi’s first overall – unseated chart champion The Weeknd thanks to an impressive mix of streams, digital downloads, and radio airplay.
Report:
‘”The Scotts” likewise launches at No. 1…with 42.2 million U.S. streams in the week ending April 30, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.
It also bows at No. 1 on Digital Song Sales, with 67,000 downloads sold in the same span (helped by 15 physical configurations available during the tracking week in Scott’s official webstore, where consumers could purchase it on CD, cassette or vinyl along with a digital download; the download would be sent to consumers upon purchase, with physical versions due to arrive in six or more weeks)
“The Scotts” additionally drew 5.5 million in all-format radio airplay audience in the week…’
Curious to see who joins the duo in the top 25? Look inside to see on this week’s ‘Chart Check: Hot 100.’
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