Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. In 2015, The Weeknd secured back-to-back chart-toppers with “Can’t ...

The Weeknd’s hit ‘Blinding Lights’ becomes the first song in Spotify history to reach five billion streams. The Weeknd’s 2019 hit, “Blinding Lights,” has officially become the most-streamed track in ...

The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” continues to make history. On Sunday (Aug. 31), Spotify announced on Instagram that the 2020 megahit has officially become the first song in the streaming platform’s ...

American Idol winner Jamal Roberts debuts “Mississippi” in the top 5 on Billboard’s R&B and hip-hop digital sales charts while “Heal” rises again on gospel lists. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: ...

Erick Sermon is offering a real-time masterclass on why owning your publishing can change your life, even decades after a song drops. During his recent appearance on the Joe and Jada Podcast, the EPMD ...