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Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Aug. 6


We’re paying tribute to the five most popular songs in the Billboard 1 Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending August 6, 2016.


It’s a special week, because not only does the number one slot change hands, it goes to a first-time winner.


Number 5: The Chainsmokers & Daya "Don't Let Me Down" 


Let’s begin at the beginning: in fifth place, where The Chainsmokers and Daya spend another week with “Don’t Let Me Down.”


With 2016 more than half over, we now have a clearer picture of the year’s biggest hit singles, and “Don’t Let Me Down” is the fourth most-streamed song in the United States to date. Drake leads the list with “One Dance”; Zayn’s in second place with “Pillow Talk”; Joe Jonas and DNCE take third place with “Cake By The Ocean,” while Rihanna rounds out the Top Five with “Work.”


As for Justin Timberlake, well…he just has to make do with winning another award.


Number 4: Justin Timberlake "Can't Stop The Feeling" 


Justin  steps back two slots to number four with “Can’t Stop The Feeling.” On July 31, Justin won the inaugural 2 Decade Award at the Teen Choice Awards. He says that as a boy in Memphis, he was influenced by the presence of soul great Al Green, who lived down the street from him.


Number 3: Calvin Harris Featuring Rihanna "This Is What You Came For" 


Calvin Harris and Rihanna gather steam this week, as “This Is What You Came For” jumps a notch 3 to third place. Calvin is famed for his collaborations, and his latest single “Hype” features British rapper Dizzee Rascal 4. He’s also recorded “Ole” featuring fellow British singer John Newman, and Jason Derulo says they’re in talks to work together. Offstage, Calvin’s been spending time with singer Tinashe…with Taylor Swift seemingly in his rear-view mirror.


Number 2: Drake Featuring Wizkid & Kyla "One Dance" 


Here’s our big change: Drake loses his Hot 100 crown as “One Dance” falls to second place. He dropped a bombshell at his recent music festival.  On August 1, Kanye West made a surprise appearance at Drake’s OVO Fest in Toronto to announce a new collaborative album with Drake. How that album will be distributed remains 5 a mystery: West is with Tidal, Drake is with Apple Music. Kanye’s been vocal 6 in his desire for the two services to resolve their differences.


Number 1: Sia Featuring Sean Paul "Cheap Thrills" 


Sia earns her first Hot 100 pop singles championship, as “Cheap Thrills” featuring Sean Paul jumps two slots. This is Sean Paul’s fourth trip to the top; he first scaled the summit way back in 2003 with “Get Busy.”


Can they keep the title? We’ll find out next week.



1 billboard
n.布告板,揭示栏,广告牌
  • He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
  • Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。
2 inaugural
adj.就职的;n.就职典礼
  • We listened to the President's inaugural speech on the radio yesterday.昨天我们通过无线电听了总统的就职演说。
  • Professor Pearson gave the inaugural lecture in the new lecture theatre.皮尔逊教授在新的阶梯讲堂发表了启用演说。
3 notch
n.(V字形)槽口,缺口,等级
  • The peanuts they grow are top-notch.他们种的花生是拔尖的。
  • He cut a notch in the stick with a sharp knife.他用利刃在棒上刻了一个凹痕。
4 rascal
n.流氓;不诚实的人
  • If he had done otherwise,I should have thought him a rascal.如果他不这样做,我就认为他是个恶棍。
  • The rascal was frightened into holding his tongue.这坏蛋吓得不敢往下说了。
5 remains
n.剩余物,残留物;遗体,遗迹
  • He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
  • The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。
6 vocal
adj.直言不讳的;嗓音的;n.[pl.]声乐节目
  • The tongue is a vocal organ.舌头是一个发音器官。
  • Public opinion at last became vocal.终于舆论哗然。
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