Title: Ariana Grande's First Top 10 Hit on a New Billboard Chart: A Breakdown
Ariana Grande has carved out a formidable decade-long presence in the global music scene, with her debut album "Yours Truly" in 2013 laying the foundation for a string of hit songs. Her musical reach extends beyond pop, exploring genres such as R&B, dance, and even show tunes, as demonstrated in "Wicked."
This week, Grande makes another Billboard chart appearance with a new collaboration, debuting at an impressive No. 6 on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart. She shares this space with Charli XCX on "Sympathy is a Knife," marking Ariana's inaugural entry into the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart.
Interestingly, Charli XCX gains significant momentum on Billboard's latest chart with half a dozen tracks, "Sympathy is a Knife" included. Charli holds the record for most successful acts on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart's inception. Her top 10 hits, including "Apple," "360," and a collaboration with Billie Eilish on "Guess," boast impressive positions on the chart.
Despite Ariana's star power, "Sympathy is a Knife" does not rank as Charli's most popular Hot Dance/Pop Songs hit. Charli's winning streak spans between positions 2 and 4.
Notable artists like Katy Perry, The Weeknd, and Kesha join Ariana and Charli in the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart's top 10. The chart's introduction benefits from their considerable influence.
"Sympathy is a Knife" is a welcomed addition to Charli's album "Brat," which experienced significant success following a series of high-profile collaborations. The song, released on October 11, 2024, gained significant traction after a fellow artist joined Charli on a remix. The remix elevated the song's chart performance.
When Grande came on board, "Sympathy is a Knife" became one of Charli's most popular tracks on both the original "Brat" album and the remixed version, "It's Completely Different but Also Still Brat." The Grammy-nominated artist's debut on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart represents a significant career milestone and a successful dance music comeback.
Ariana Grande and Charli XCX's collaboration, "Sympathy is a Knife," also appears on Ariana's chart appearances, reaching notable positions. Their collaboration contributes to Charli XCX's impressive sales in the Billboard Dance/Pop category. Ariana Grande's involvement in "Sympathy is a Knife" significantly boosts its chart performance, making it one of Charli's best-selling tracks on the album "Brat." The song's remix, featuring Ariana Grande, also achieves significant success on the Billboard charts, cementing Ariana's debut on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart.
