The Weeknd [NBC]
Pop was not the only radio format to demonstrate enthusiasm for The Weeknd’s new “Can’t Feel My Face” this week. Nearly 40 rhythmic radio programmers also embraced the singer-songwriter’s high-profile release.
According to Mediabase, “Can’t Feel My Face” won first week support from 39 monitored rhythmic stations. That count easily earns the format’s most added distinction.
Rae Sremmurd’s “This Could Be Us,” which received the format’s next-greatest level of support, distantly follows with 13 adds. Each added by 8 stations, Big Sean’s “One Man Can Change the World,” Natalie La Rose’s “Around the World (featuring Fetty Wap)” and Silento’s “Watch Me” tie for third-most added.
Other notable rhythmic options: DJ Khaled’s “How Many Times (featuring Chris Brown, Big Sean and Lil Wayne)” (7 adds, 6th-most added, tie), Sage the Gemini’s “Good Thing (featuring Nick Jonas)” (7 adds, 6th-most added, tie), Elijah Blake’s “I Just Wanna…” (6 adds, 8th-most added, tie), Fetty Wap’s “My Way (featuring Monty)” (6 adds, 8th-most added, tie) and Samantha J’s “League of My Own” (6 adds, 8th-most added, tie).