ARIA Singles Top Ten/Chart Review: 25th May. Rockstar reaches the top of the summit

This week while better than last week was still a frustrating one but we saw some interesting shifts with a new number one and a song that debuted last week looking like it has some real traction going forward but firstly to the big story which lays in our top ten with our new number one that being "Rockstar" by DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch which got to the top thanks to streaming where it is dominant, its not QUITE there are on sales but if this gets sales as well then this could spend a considerable time at the time even allowing for the big debut due next week that we'll talk about later.

It pushed "Roses" by Saint JHN back to number two as "Rockstar" went past it on streaming and sales are starting to show signs of slowing, the same could go for "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd back to number three as streaming slows down but sales remain decent however they are starting to bleed so we'll have to wait and see I guess.

A one place fall to number four was also in order for "Stuck On You" by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. Frankly given how forgettable this song is, I am surprised it didn't fall further but anyway, "Say So" by Doja Cat held steady at number five this week as streaming starts to show signs of slipping as sales already have so this song could leave the top ten sooner rather than later. Good

Regaining one place to number six is "Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion as it recovered a little ground on streaming. Would be nice if this went back into the top 5, its a pretty good song.

What isn't going back into the top five is "Toosie Slide" by Drake which slid one place to number seven, this thing is hanging on because streaming can't let it die, it's a fucking TikTok MEME for crying out loud, Australia!

The rest of the top ten held their places this week that being "Death bed" by Powfu feat. Beabadoobee at number eight, "Supalonely" by BENEE feat Gus Dapperton at number nine and "Don't Start Now' by Dua Lipa rounding out the top ten at number ten.

Gains

So Topic's "Breaking Me" feat. A7S is the biggest gainer this week up a massive 24 places to 25 this week which is great as I actually don't mind the song.

Breaking into the top 20 though is "ILY" by Surf Mesa feat Emilee up 8 places to 17 this week. I'm now pretty indifferent to this song now.

What I am not thrilled about is Don Toliver's "After Party" getting a 12 place boost up to 34. No, Australia, we do not need this load of garbage to become a hit, there's enough garbage making the year end all fucking ready,

Re Entries

The only re-entry this week is Future's "Life Is Good" feat. Drake which re-entered at 45 probably due to the two different versions on Future's album "High off Life". Not that it matters really because the song sucks.

Losers

Unfortunately this week's biggest loser was Juice WRLD's "Righteous" which fell 13 spots again to 41 this week. Bit of a shame given the song is pretty good considering it's posthumous Juice WRLD song.

Maroon 5's "Memories" takes a well deserved seven place slip to 47. Thank god.

Meduza's "Lose Control" feat. Becky Hill and Goodboys drops six places to 49

Drop Outs

Well I ain't complaining about this week's drop outs with "Say It Again" by OneFour feat. A$AP Ferg, "I'm Ready" by Sam Smith and Demi Lovato, "Falling" by Trevor Daniel and "City of Angels" by 24kGOLDN all gone.

New Entries

Just the three new entries this week with "Daisies" by Katy Perry debuting at 37. Definitely not the high debut she's accustomed to but we'll see if this song can get some organic groundswell behind it.

Another TikTok meme has entered the chart in the form of "Party Girl" by StaySolidRocky at number 41, a hip hop act that I do wonder the point of explaining who he is because I can see him becoming a one hit wonder and "Party Girl" is pretty awful.

Finally Kygo is back on the chart and brought Ryan Tedder and the rest of OneRepublic along for the ride with "Lose Somebody" at number 45.

So that wraps up the week. Expecting a big top ten debut for Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's collab. Not sure what other new entries will hit the chart otherwise, guess we'll find out on next Saturday at 5pm.