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Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj’s “Side To Side” Leading Race For #1 At Pop Radio

Ariana Grande Nicki Minaj [Side To Side Video/Republic]

Going into the December 4-10 tracking week, it seemed inevitable that Ariana Grande’s “Side To Side (featuring Nicki Minaj)” would reach #1 on the Mediabase pop radio airplay chart.

Opening day airplay data does nothing to change that assumption.

According to Mediabase, “Side To Side” was Sunday’s #1 song at the pop format. It received 2,248 spins on the first day of the tracking week, besting last Sunday’s count by 3.9%.

While it only leads The Chainsmokers’ building #2 “Closer (featuring Halsey)” by eight spins, it has the momentum advantage. Whereas “Side To Side” is up 3.9% from last Sunday, “Closer” is down 7.9%.

Barring a sudden reversal in trajectory, “Side To Side” should hold on through the close of tracking.

“Side To Side” will be Ariana Grande’s third #1, following in the footsteps of “Problem” and “Bang Bang.” The latter was also a collaboration with Nicki Minaj (and Jessie J).

Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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