A week-over-week spin gain allows Drake’s “Hotline Bling” to widen its lead on Mediabase’s rhythmic radio airplay chart.
The smash hit, which last week reached the top of the chart, this week retains its crown. “Hotline Bling” received ~7,596 spins during the official October 18-24 tracking week (+175).
The Weeknd’s “The Hills,” which remains #2, received ~6,681 weekly spins (-180).
Fetty Wap’s “679” repeats at #3 (~6,347 spins, +112), while Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Downtown” is once again the format’s #4 song (~4,621, +319).
The chart’s first movement comes at #5, where Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?” rises one place to a new peak. It was played ~4,321 times during the official tracking week (+572).