The Number Ones - Stereogum https://www.stereogum.com The world's best music blog. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:21:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.5.1 https://static.stereogum.com/uploads/2022/02/stereogum-site-icon-192x192-1644917357-96x96.png The Number Ones - Stereogum https://www.stereogum.com 32 32 The Number Ones: Taylor Swift’s “Cardigan” https://www.stereogum.com/2324066/the-number-ones-taylor-swifts-cardigan/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2324066/the-number-ones-taylor-swifts-cardigan/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 29 Sep 2025 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2324066

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj’s “Trollz” https://www.stereogum.com/2323313/the-number-ones-6ix9ine-nicki-minajs-trollz/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2323313/the-number-ones-6ix9ine-nicki-minajs-trollz/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:52:16 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2323313

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: DaBaby’s “Rockstar” (Feat. Roddy Ricch) https://www.stereogum.com/2322423/the-number-ones-dababys-rockstar-feat-roddy-ricch/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2322423/the-number-ones-dababys-rockstar-feat-roddy-ricch/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:47:57 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2322423

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande’s “Rain On Me” https://www.stereogum.com/2321485/the-number-ones-lady-gaga-ariana-grandes-rain-on-me/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2321485/the-number-ones-lady-gaga-ariana-grandes-rain-on-me/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:49:06 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2321485

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” (Feat. Beyoncé) https://www.stereogum.com/2320511/the-number-ones-megan-thee-stallions-savage-feat-beyonce/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2320511/the-number-ones-megan-thee-stallions-savage-feat-beyonce/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:33:41 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2320511

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber’s “Stuck With U” https://www.stereogum.com/2319538/the-number-ones-ariana-grande-justin-biebers-stuck-with-u/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2319538/the-number-ones-ariana-grande-justin-biebers-stuck-with-u/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:48:00 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2319538

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Doja Cat – “Say So” (Feat. Nicki Minaj) https://www.stereogum.com/2318698/the-number-ones-doja-cat-say-so-feat-nicki-minaj/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2318698/the-number-ones-doja-cat-say-so-feat-nicki-minaj/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:58:34 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2318698

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Travis Scott & Kid Cudi’s “The Scotts” https://www.stereogum.com/2318055/the-number-ones-travis-scott-kid-cudis-the-scotts/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2318055/the-number-ones-travis-scott-kid-cudis-the-scotts/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:54:37 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2318055

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Drake’s “Toosie Slide” https://www.stereogum.com/2317419/the-number-ones-drakes-toosie-slide/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2317419/the-number-ones-drakes-toosie-slide/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:31 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2317419

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” https://www.stereogum.com/2315874/the-number-ones-the-weeknds-blinding-lights/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2315874/the-number-ones-the-weeknds-blinding-lights/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:55:32 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2315874

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” https://www.stereogum.com/2314873/the-number-ones-roddy-ricchs-the-box/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2314873/the-number-ones-roddy-ricchs-the-box/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:16:07 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2314873

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” https://www.stereogum.com/2314446/the-number-ones-mariah-careys-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2314446/the-number-ones-mariah-careys-all-i-want-for-christmas-is-you/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:05:52 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2314446

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: The Weeknd’s “Heartless” https://www.stereogum.com/2313838/the-number-ones-the-weeknds-heartless/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2313838/the-number-ones-the-weeknds-heartless/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:44:12 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2313838

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Post Malone’s “Circles” https://www.stereogum.com/2312921/the-number-ones-post-malones-circles/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2312921/the-number-ones-post-malones-circles/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:39:32 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2312921

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Selena Gomez’s “Lose You To Love Me” https://www.stereogum.com/2312070/the-number-ones-selena-gomezs-lose-you-to-love-me/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2312070/the-number-ones-selena-gomezs-lose-you-to-love-me/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:47:48 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2312070

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved” https://www.stereogum.com/2311431/the-number-ones-lewis-capaldis-someone-you-loved/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2311431/the-number-ones-lewis-capaldis-someone-you-loved/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:26:32 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2311431

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Travis Scott’s “Highest In The Room” https://www.stereogum.com/2310393/the-number-ones-travis-scotts-highest-in-the-room/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2310393/the-number-ones-travis-scotts-highest-in-the-room/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:57:44 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2310393

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” https://www.stereogum.com/2309192/the-number-ones-lizzos-truth-hurts/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2309192/the-number-ones-lizzos-truth-hurts/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:45:54 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2309192

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello’s “Señorita” https://www.stereogum.com/2308605/the-number-ones-shawn-mendes-camila-cabellos-senorita/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2308605/the-number-ones-shawn-mendes-camila-cabellos-senorita/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 26 May 2025 13:35:50 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2308605

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy” https://www.stereogum.com/2307834/the-number-ones-billie-eilishs-bad-guy/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2307834/the-number-ones-billie-eilishs-bad-guy/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 19 May 2025 12:55:40 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2307834

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” (Feat. Billy Ray Cyrus) https://www.stereogum.com/2306992/the-number-ones-lil-nas-xs-old-town-road-feat-billy-ray-cyrus/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2306992/the-number-ones-lil-nas-xs-old-town-road-feat-billy-ray-cyrus/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 12 May 2025 12:43:20 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2306992

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Jonas Brothers’ “Sucker” https://www.stereogum.com/2305964/the-number-ones-jonas-brothers-sucker/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2305964/the-number-ones-jonas-brothers-sucker/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 05 May 2025 12:50:15 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2305964

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper’s “Shallow” https://www.stereogum.com/2305257/the-number-ones-lady-gaga-bradley-coopers-shallow/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2305257/the-number-ones-lady-gaga-bradley-coopers-shallow/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:48:03 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2305257

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” https://www.stereogum.com/2303970/the-number-ones-ariana-grandes-7-rings/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2303970/the-number-ones-ariana-grandes-7-rings/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:48:35 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2303970

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Swae Lee & Post Malone’s “Sunflower” https://www.stereogum.com/2303391/the-number-ones-swae-lee-post-malones-sunflower/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2303391/the-number-ones-swae-lee-post-malones-sunflower/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:51:20 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2303391

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Halsey’s “Without Me” https://www.stereogum.com/2302627/the-number-ones-halseys-without-me/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2302627/the-number-ones-halseys-without-me/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:46:02 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2302627

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” (Feat. Drake) https://www.stereogum.com/2301905/the-number-ones-travis-scotts-sicko-mode-feat-drake/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2301905/the-number-ones-travis-scotts-sicko-mode-feat-drake/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:05:25 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2301905

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” https://www.stereogum.com/2300877/the-number-ones-ariana-grandes-thank-u-next/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2300877/the-number-ones-ariana-grandes-thank-u-next/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:34:27 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2300877

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You” (Feat. Cardi B) https://www.stereogum.com/2299961/the-number-ones-maroon-5s-girls-like-you-feat-cardi-b/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2299961/the-number-ones-maroon-5s-girls-like-you-feat-cardi-b/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:51:30 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2299961

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Drake’s “In My Feelings” https://www.stereogum.com/2299144/the-number-ones-drakes-in-my-feelings/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2299144/the-number-ones-drakes-in-my-feelings/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:01:31 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2299144

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Cardi B’s “I Like It” (Feat. Bad Bunny & J Balvin) https://www.stereogum.com/2298425/the-number-ones-cardi-bs-i-like-it-feat-bad-bunny-j-balvin/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2298425/the-number-ones-cardi-bs-i-like-it-feat-bad-bunny-j-balvin/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:51:11 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2298425

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: XXXTentacion’s “Sad!” https://www.stereogum.com/2297689/the-number-ones-xxxtentacions-sad/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2297689/the-number-ones-xxxtentacions-sad/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 13:29:09 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2297689

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Post Malone’s “Psycho” (Feat. Ty Dolla $ign) https://www.stereogum.com/2296798/the-number-ones-post-malones-psycho-feat-ty-dolla-ign/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2296798/the-number-ones-post-malones-psycho-feat-ty-dolla-ign/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:10:09 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2296798

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” https://www.stereogum.com/2295810/the-number-ones-childish-gambinos-this-is-america/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2295810/the-number-ones-childish-gambinos-this-is-america/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:30:20 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2295810

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Drake’s “Nice For What” https://www.stereogum.com/2294594/the-number-ones-drakes-nice-for-what/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2294594/the-number-ones-drakes-nice-for-what/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:49:43 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2294594

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Drake’s “God’s Plan” https://www.stereogum.com/2294123/the-number-ones-drakes-gods-plan/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2294123/the-number-ones-drakes-gods-plan/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:30:56 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2294123

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Camila Cabello’s “Havana” (Feat. Young Thug) https://www.stereogum.com/2293184/the-number-ones-camila-cabellos-havana-feat-young-thug/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2293184/the-number-ones-camila-cabellos-havana-feat-young-thug/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:45:27 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2293184

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” (Feat. Beyoncé) https://www.stereogum.com/2292107/the-number-ones-ed-sheerans-perfect-feat-beyonce/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2292107/the-number-ones-ed-sheerans-perfect-feat-beyonce/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:40:29 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2292107

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Post Malone’s “Rockstar” (Feat. 21 Savage) https://www.stereogum.com/2291655/the-number-ones-post-malones-rockstar-feat-21-savage/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2291655/the-number-ones-post-malones-rockstar-feat-21-savage/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:49:21 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2291655

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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The Number Ones: Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow” https://www.stereogum.com/2291419/the-number-ones-cardi-bs-bodak-yellow/columns/the-number-ones/ https://www.stereogum.com/2291419/the-number-ones-cardi-bs-bodak-yellow/columns/the-number-ones/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:47:25 +0000 https://www.stereogum.com/?p=2291419

In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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In The Number Ones, I’m reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart’s beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Book Bonus Beat: The Number Ones: Twenty Chart-Topping Hits That Reveal the History of Pop Music.

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