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The Official South African Charts
The Official South African Charts (TOSAC) is the music industry standard record chart in South Africa launched by RISA for local and international songs. Chart rankings are based on digital sales and online streaming in South Africa through iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer. The charts were launched in South Africa on 1 September 2021, becoming the only South African chart to focus on songs on digital music streaming services. The first official number-one hit on the chart was Ed Sheeran's " Bad Habits". History Music charts in South Africa were initially presented by Entertainment Monitoring Africa, based on radio airplay only, however the company became defunct in late 2016. The Recording Industry of South Africa Recording Industry of South Africa (RISA) is a trade association representing the interests of major and independent record labels of South Africa. Located in Randburg, RISA is responsible for running the annual South African Music Awards (SAMA ... later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannesburg
Johannesburg ( , , ; Zulu and xh, eGoli ), colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "The City of Gold", is the largest city in South Africa, classified as a megacity, and is one of the 100 largest urban areas in the world. According to Demographia, the Johannesburg–Pretoria urban area (combined because of strong transport links that make commuting feasible) is the 26th-largest in the world in terms of population, with 14,167,000 inhabitants. It is the provincial capital and largest city of Gauteng, which is the wealthiest province in South Africa. Johannesburg is the seat of the Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa. Most of the major South African companies and banks have their head offices in Johannesburg. The city is located in the mineral-rich Witwatersrand range of hills and is the centre of large-scale gold and diamond trade. The city was established in 1886 following the discovery of gold on what had been a farm. Due to the extremely large gold de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh My God (Adele Song)
"Oh My God" is a song by English singer Adele from her fourth studio album, '' 30'' (2021). Adele wrote the song with its producer Greg Kurstin. Columbia Records released it as the album's second single on 29 November 2021. A gospel pop song with influences of R&B and a dance-pop chorus, "Oh My God" has lyrics about Adele's desire to start dating again and being guarded while beginning a relationship with a new love interest. "Oh My God" received positive reviews from music critics, most of whom praised its catchy production and identified commercial potential in it. The song reached number one in Israel and Mexico, and the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Sam Brown directed its music video, which was positively received and features religious imagery and Adele clad in designer outfits. She performed "Oh My God" during her British Summer Time concerts. Background and release Adele began workin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someone Like You (Adele Song)
"Someone like You" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele. It was written and produced by Adele and Dan Wilson for her second studio album, '' 21'' (2011). It is the second single and final track on the album. The song was inspired by a broken relationship with one's life partner, and lyrically speaks of Adele's coming to terms with it. XL Recordings released the song as the second single from the album on 24 January 2011 (the same day the album was released) in the United Kingdom and on 9 August 2011 in the United States. Accompanied only by a piano in the song (played by co-writer Wilson), Adele sings about the end of the relationship with her ex-partner. "Someone like You" received universal critical acclaim, with reviewers choosing it as a highlight of ''21'' and praised the lyrics, its simple sound and Adele's vocal performance. It became a global success, topping the charts in nineteen countries and reaching the top 10 in various other regions. Following a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
When We Were Young (Adele Song)
"When We Were Young" is a song by English singer Adele from her third studio album, '' 25'' (2015). Adele and Tobias Jesso Jr. wrote the song, and Ariel Rechtshaid produced it. The song was written within three days in Los Angeles, after Adele struggled with writer's block during unfruitful early sessions for the album. XL Recordings released it as the album's second single on 22 January 2016. A soul ballad, the song has piano instrumentation that places emphasis on Adele's vocals. Inspired by the vision of meeting acquaintances at a party at an older age, it explores the fear of getting older and the loss of one's youth. "When We Were Young" received acclaim from music critics, with praise directed towards its production and emotional lyrics. The song reached the top 10 in 11 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Scotland. It received a 5× Platinum certification in Canada, a 3× Platinum certification in the UK, and a 2× Platinum certification in Denmark and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Easy On Me
"Easy on Me" is a song by English singer Adele from her fourth studio album '' 30'' (2021). Adele wrote the song with its producer, Greg Kurstin. Columbia Records released it as the album's lead single on 15 October 2021. It is a minimally produced pop ballad set to a prominent, sombre piano and propelled by sparse bass beats. Expressing themes of nostalgia, regret, and forgiveness, the lyrics represent Adele's plea to her son, in which she details her struggles with her dissolved marriage and requests him to be kind to her. The song received critical acclaim, with praise towards its poignant lyrics and vocals, though some opined it did not reach the emotional heights of her previous ballads. In the United Kingdom and United States, the song marked Adele's third and fifth chart toppers, respectively. "Easy on Me" broke the Spotify and Amazon Music records for the most streams for a song in both a day and a week. It became the longest running number-one song on the US ''Billb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21 Savage
Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is a rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Born in London, he moved to Atlanta with his mother at age seven. He became known after releasing two mixtapes in 2015, before attaining international attention with the release of the collaborative EP ''Savage Mode'' (2016) with Metro Boomin; its singles " X" (featuring Future) and " No Heart" peaked within the top 40 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and 21 Savage's profile also later increased with a guest feature on Drake's 2016 single " Sneakin'. He then signed a recording contract with Epic Records in January 2017. 21 Savage's debut studio album, '' Issa Album'' (2017), peaked at number two on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and its lead single "Bank Account" reached number 12 on the Hot 100. He then released the collaborative album '' Without Warning'' (2017) with Offset and Metro Boomin, with the song "Ric Flair Drip" peaking at number ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A$AP Rocky
Rakim Athelaston Mayers (born October 3, 1988), known professionally as ASAP Rocky ( ; stylized as A$AP Rocky), is an American rapper, music producer and record executive. Born and raised in Harlem, he embarked on his musical career as a member of the hip hop collective ASAP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. In August 2011, Rocky's single "Peso" was leaked online and within weeks began receiving radio airplay. Rocky released his debut mixtape '' Live. Love. A$AP'', later that year to widespread critical acclaim. The success of what is considered his breakout project led to a joint venture record deal with Polo Grounds Music and Sony Music's RCA Records. His debut studio album '' Long. Live. A$AP'' (2013) debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album was preceded by Rocky's breakout single, "Fuckin' Problems" (featuring Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar), which w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Post Malone
Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his variegated vocals, Malone has gained acclaim for blending genres and subgenres of hip hop, pop, R&B, and trap. His stage name was derived from inputting his birth name into a rap name generator. Malone began his music career in 2011 and gained recognition with his 2015 debut single "White Iverson", which peaked at number 14 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Malone signed a recording contract with Republic Records and released his debut album '' Stoney'' (2016); it contained the diamond single "Congratulations" (featuring Quavo) and set the record for most weeks (77) on the US ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. His second album, ''Beerbongs & Bentleys'' (2018), debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and set several streaming records. It also contained the US number-one singles "Rockstar" (featuring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bubbly (Young Thug, Drake And Travis Scott Song)
"Bubbly" is a song by American rapper Young Thug, Canadian rapper Drake, and American rapper Travis Scott. It was released on October 15, 2021, from the former's second studio album, ''Punk'', as the twelfth track from the album. Background On October 20, 2021, American rapper Lil Baby posted a video on TikTok TikTok, known in China as Douyin (), is a short-form video hosting service owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. It hosts user-submitted videos, which can range in duration from 15 seconds to 10 minutes. TikTok is an international version o ..., in which he revealed that he was supposed to be on the song and previewed his verse, but claimed that he forgot to send it to Young Thug. Composition and lyrics On the song, Young Thug, Travis Scott, and Drake go in order verse-to-verse. The former starts off the song, boasting about his expensive clothing and jewelry and about women. Travis Scott then comes in, rapping about the same thing. The beat switches as Drake slo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Thug
Jeffery Lamar Williams (born August 16, 1991), known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is considered to be an influential figure of his generation, with his music impacting the modern sound of hip hop and trap music. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, Thug initially released a series of independent mixtapes beginning in 2011 with ''I Came from Nothing''. In early 2013, he signed with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, and later that year he released his label debut mixtape ''1017 Thug'' to critical praise. Young Thug received mainstream recognition in 2014 with the singles " Stoner" and "Danny Glover" in addition to appearances on several singles, including T.I.'s "About the Money", Tyga's " Hookah", and Rich Gang's "Lifestyle". That year, he also signed to Lyor Cohen's 300 Entertainment and collaborated on the mixtape '' Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1''. In 2015, he amassed a number of mixtapes, including ''Barter 6'' and two i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rich Flex
"Rich Flex" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake and Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage. It was released on November 4, 2022, as the opening track from their collaborative studio album '' Her Loss''. The song interpolates " Savage" (2020) by Megan Thee Stallion, " 24's" (2003) by T.I., and " Red Opps" (2016) by 21 Savage, as well as sampling "I Want You, Girl" (1973) by Sugar and " Nora's Transformation" (1973) by Charles Bernstein. The song spent its first three weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart at number two (tying "My Life" as 21 Savage's highest-charting song as a lead artist), blocked from reaching the top spot by Taylor Swift's "Anti-Hero" and peaked at number one on the Canadian Hot 100 chart where it became Drake's eleventh number one single. Background On November 3, 2022, the song was announced as part of the tracklist reveal for ''Her Loss''. Shortly after release, the track garnered attention and went viral due to the chorus's lyrical content. The track in partic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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