New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart: The Brave II by Tom MacDonald & Adam Calhoun.
"The Brave II" is the second collaboration album between Tom MacDonald and Adam Calhoun. Tom MacDonald has described the album as the second half of a painting, with "The Brave" being the first half [genius.com]. The album was released on September 22, 2023 [music.apple.com*].
New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart: ONE MORE TIME by blink-182.
Blink-182 is an American rock band formed in Poway, California, in 1992. The band's current lineup consists of bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus, guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker. They are known for their straightforward approach and simple arrangements, which helped initiate pop-punk's mainstream rise [en.wikipedia.org].
New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart: The Maverick Way - EP by Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine.
"The Maverick Way - EP" is a 6-song EP by Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore, and Naomi Raine, released on September 15, 2023, via TRIBL Records [ccmmagazine.com]. The EP features collaborations with artists such as Noah Schnacky, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Bobbi Storm [ccmmagazine.com]. Some of the tracks included in the EP are "Crazy Love (feat. Noah Schnacky)", "God Problems", "More Than Able (feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard)", "Promises", "Firm Foundation (He's Gonna Make A Way) [feat. Bobbi Storm & Wande]", and "No Longer Bound (I'm Free)" [chartoo.com].
New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart: Laugh Track by The National.
"Laugh Track" is the tenth studio album by American indie rock band The National. Released on September 18, 2023, the album was a surprise release, announced just three days before its launch at the band's Homecoming Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio [en.wikipedia.org]. The album features collaborations with artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, Bon Iver, and Roseanne Cash [stereogum.com]. "Laugh Track" is considered a companion album to their previous release, "First Two Pages of Frankenstein," which was released five months earlier [genius.com].
New No. 1 on the Apple Music Top Songs chart: Slime You Out (feat. SZA) by Drake.
"Slime You Out" is a song by Canadian rapper and singer Drake, featuring American singer-songwriter SZA [en.wikipedia.org]. It was released on September 15, 2023, through OVO Sound and Republic Records as the second and final single from Drake's upcoming eighth studio album, "For All the Dogs" [en.wikipedia.org]. The song was produced by Drake himself, 40, Bnyx, Noel Cadastre, and Dalton Tennant, and the five wrote it alongside SZA and with C. Powell and G. Lapointe [en.wikipedia.org].
New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart: Magic 3 by Nas.
"Magic 3" is the final installment of the trilogy by Nas and Hit-Boy, marking the end of their remarkable collaboration that produced six albums in three years [genius.com]. Released on Nas' 50th birthday, the album features 15 tracks that showcase Nas' inherent artistry, his flows, and the potency of his lyrics [clashmusic.com]. Hit-Boy's production on the album expertly overlays new ideas on the vintage 'Illmatic' sound, creating a broad and immersive experience [clashmusic.com].
New No. 1 on the Apple Music Top Songs chart: Boyz Don't Cry by Rod Wave.
"Boyz Don't Cry" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on September 13, 2023, as part of his album "Nostalgia" [fresherslive.com]. The song delves into themes of pain, emotional struggle, and the internal battles that the artist experiences [songtell.com]. It features a mix of country and trap elements, with twinkling guitars and trap drums [genius.com]. The song's structure consists of one long verse followed by a single chorus, giving it a candid and gentle vent session feel [ratingsgamemusic.com].
New No. 1 on the Apple Music Top Albums chart: Nostalgia by Rod Wave.
"Nostalgia" is the fifth full-length studio album by St. Petersburg native, Rod Wave, following his November 2022 EP, "Jupiter's Diary: 7 Day Theory" and his fourth full-length studio album, "Beautiful Mind" released in August 2022 [genius.com]. The album features a warm R&B feeling with a subtle use of Rod's rapping skills, as he often sings about heartbreak and betrayal in his life amongst himself and his peers or ex-partners [genius.com].
New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Albums chart: I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) by Teddy Swims.
"I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)" is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, released on September 15, 2023 [genius.com]. Teddy Swims, whose real name is Jaten Dimsdale, is known for blending various genres, including R&B, soul, country, and pop [en.wikipedia.org]. The album features 10 tracks, including the singles "Some Things I'll Never Know," "Lose Control," "What More Can I Say," and "The Door" [genius.com, shop.teddyswims.com].
New No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart: Slow Dancing by V.
"Slow Dancing" is a song by V, a member of the South Korean boy group BTS. The track is part of his debut solo mini-album, "Layover" [kpopreviewed.com]. The song is a romantic, '70s-style soul song with a laid-back vibe [soompi.com]. It features V's rich, comforting, and warm baritone voice, which is at times sensual [viewofthearts.com]. The main influence of the song is jazz, with elements of R&B [viewofthearts.com].