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Here's a look at notable trends atop the Hot 100 last year. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends among No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart during 2024? Hit Songs ...

Notice anything unusual about this year’s top hits? Yes, more than half of them are from last year. What’s going on? Sure, factors like release schedules, timing (a song that was already charting in ...

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Here's a look at the trends in the Hot 100's top 10 for last year, as analyzed by Hit Songs Deconstructed. By Gary Trust What were some of the most notable trends on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart ...