Five weeks and counting. Robin Thicke's hit single, "Blurred Lines," has just earned a fifth week atop the coveted Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"The sultry song concurrently climbs to No. 1 on the Radio Songs and On-Demand Songs charts and logs a noteworthy sales feat," reports Billboard.
According to Nielsen Soundscan, the song continues to be propelled by strong digital sales.
Moving another 423,000 downloads, "Blurred Lines" has sold over 400,000 copies each week for a total of three weeks. Last week the song moved 423,000 copies and the week before, it moved 424,000 copies.
"The strong sales for "Lines," which passes 2 million sold to date (2.4 million), are reflecting the song's multi-chart domination, as "Lines" crowns two additional Hot 100 component charts. It jumps 2-1 on Radio Songs with an 11% increase to 156 million all-format audience impressions, according to Nielsen BDS, good for top Airplay Gainer honors on the Hot 100 for a sixth straight week. (As previously reported, "Lines" leaps 4-1 on the mainstream top 40-based Pop Songs radio airplay chart this week.) The track also lifts 2-1 on the subscription services-based On-Demand Songs chart (1.9 million, down 4%, according to BDS)," reports Billboard. ""Lines" holds at No. 3 on Streaming Songs with 5.9 million U.S. streams (up 11%) and notches a fifth week at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and an eighth week atop R&B Songs."
Major congrats to Robin Thicke.
"Blurred Lines," the album," is due July 30.
Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’ continues to dominate the music charts like no other song before it! For a fifth consecutive week, this hit single has held onto its number one seat in the Billboard Top 100 and is showing absolutely no signs of slowing down. This record-setting success begs the question: what makes ‘Blurred Lines’ so special?
In just eight short weeks, ‘Blurred Lines’ has skyrocketed past 2 million sales mark – an impressive feat for any artist. Aside from having been written and produced by some of today’s top musical talents, there are several factors that have contributed to the song’s incredible success. From its catchy beat to its clever lyrics, this classic summer jam certainly knows how to get people up on their feet and dancing!
Interestingly enough, many attribute part of ‘Blurred Line’s popularity not only to its infectious tune but also due to its controversial nature. Does controversy really sell records? Read on as we explore why Robin Thicke’s latest track has become such a massive hit around the world!
Song Overview
Robin Thicke’s hit single, “Blurred Lines,” has seen unprecedented success. It has soared past the two million mark and earned its fifth week at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This is quite an accomplishment for any song, especially one that was only released seven months ago.
The catchy tune features vocals by Pharrell Williams and T.I., as well as a groovy electric guitar hook from Robin himself. Combined with its easy-to-remember lyrics and upbeat tempo, it’s no wonder why this track quickly climbed to the top of every music list out there. Not only did it manage to stay in the number one spot for over a month, but it also became the highest selling digital single ever recorded in the U.S., surpassing Flo Rida’s “Low” record set three years prior.
It’s clear that “Blurred Lines” resonated with listeners everywhere who are looking for something new yet familiar enough to stick around in their heads all day long. If Robin Thicke can keep producing such great tunes like this one, he looks set for many more weeks at the top of the charts!
Chart Performance
The chart performance of ‘Blurred Lines’ has been nothing short of extraordinary. It debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there for five weeks straight, the longest streak since 2007’s “Umbrella” by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z. What’s more impressive is that it achieved this feat without any help from radio airplay or music videos – a major accomplishment considering how much influence these two elements have in determining a song’s success.
Not only did it retain its number one spot for over a month, but also became the highest selling digital single ever recorded in the U.S., surpassing Flo Rida’s “Low” record set three years prior. This achievement speaks to not only Robin Thicke’s talent as an artist, but also his ability to captivate audiences around the world with infectious tunes.
It goes without saying that ‘Blurred Lines’ is quickly becoming one of 2013’s most memorable singles and will be remembered for quite some time–a testament to both Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ production skills. With such strong support, it looks like this hit could stay atop the charts well into 2014!
Conclusion
I. Summary
In conclusion, Robin Thicke’s hit single “Blurred Lines” has had an impressive run on the charts over the past few weeks. The song has earned its fifth week at No. 1 and sold more than 2 million copies in a short space of time. Its success is due to its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics that have resonated with fans all across the world.
II. Reflection
My personal thoughts on this chart-topping phenomenon are quite simple; it’s really not surprising that “Blurred Lines” has achieved such great success. It’s an infectious track that everyone can enjoy regardless of age or musical preference, which I think is one of the reasons why it was able to amass so much attention in such a short amount of time.
III. Conclusion
Overall, Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” proves to be an exceptional piece of music that will likely remain popular for years to come. Personally, I believe it will go down as one of the most successful singles ever released, and deservedly so!
