Drop-Offs
These are the songs that have left the the Top 40 since last week’s chart. In parenthesis is their last chart position before they dropped out.
41. Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo – “Close” (#31 last week)
Gabrielle Bondi: When I was on my Nick Jonas kick last year, I might have had a more favorable reaction to this song. It’s not bad, but I find this duet to be a bit more on the boring side. You never quite feel the chemistry between the two singers, no matter how “close” they get. B-
43. Ruth B – “Lost Boy” (#27 last week)
Ashley Bulayo: I’m biased because I’m a huge fan of Peter Pan but the song has a good message! A-
Camille Espiritu: I actually loved this song before it went on the radio (not to sound all hipster or anything). So when I heard it for the first time on the radio waves, I was so happy because I’m a huge Disney fan- but more specifically, I’m a huge Peter Pan fan. Totally bias towards this song? Yes. But are the lyrics also poetically done and well sung? Double yes. A-
46. Fat Joe, Remy Ma and Jay Z feat. French Montana and Infrared – “All the Way Up” (#38 last week)
Ryan Gibbs: Remy Ma’s verse is the only really memorable thing about this very crowded song. Surprisingly, it’s her first ever Top 40 appearance. Otherwise, not much to recommend. D+
49. Zara Larsson and MNEK – Never Forget You (#40 last week)
Brooke Pawling Stennett: I still dig this track no matter how overplayed it’s become. Zara Larsson’s voice is magic, and the unique tone of MNEK fits so unexpectedly well that I almost got whiplash trying to keep up with the vocal runs these artists were tuning out. A-
Amber Mack: Once again a fantastic song becomes victim to the radio scene. Amazing vocals (some that I will never achieve) and powerful runs make this song what it is. Zara Larson and MNEK are a force to be reckoned with with this one. A-
Jon Winkler: Boy oh boy let me tell you how much I love….”Where Are U Now,” which is exactly what “Never Forget You” is except they got a cutest Barbie doll and a discount-The Weeknd to sing it. But like “Where Are U Now,” the beat drop in the chorus is pure heaven. If pop music is just clones of other pop music, at least they’re cloning the right stuff B-
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