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Chris Molanphy

  1. where's the beef?
    DJ Khaled vs. Billboard May Be a Breaking Point in the Merch-Bundle Chart WarsBundles have become a chart scam ripe for gaming, and the playing field needs to be better defined.
  2. chart watch
    Taylor Swift’s ‘ME!’ Came in Second Place. What Happened?Why Swift’s usually successful single strategy might be at odds with today’s chart demands.
  3. Here’s How Cardi B Could Beat Taylor Swift on the ChartsIt’s “Bodak Yellow” versus “Look What You Made Me Do” and the stakes are higher than they might initially seem.
  4. chart futures
    Future’s Back-to-Back No. 1 Albums Reflect the Music Industry’s EvolutionHow the artist savvily capitalized on the state of the business.
  5. chart futures
    What Does Kanye’s No. 1 Album Even Mean?With The Life of Pablo, Kanye is eyeing the futch.