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Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber’s “Despacito” Enjoys 7th Week At #1 In Australia

“Despacito” extends its reign in the Land Down Under.

Make it seven weeks for “Despacito (featuring Justin Bieber).”

Seven weeks atop the ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles Chart, that is.

Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee’s smash continues its reign of dominance in the Land Down Under.

Its closest competition comes from DJ Khaled’s “Wild Thoughts (featuring Rihanna & Bryson Tiller).” The song rises two spots to #2.

Liam Payne’s “Strip That Down (featuring Quavo)” dips one place to #3, while DJ Khaled’s “I’m The One (featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper & Lil Wayne)” rises one spot to #4.

Down two spots, Niall Horan’s “Slow Hands” takes #5.

Other notables on this week’s chart:

— Jonas Blue’s “Mama (featuring William Singe)” rises four spots to #7.
— Charlie Puth’s “Attention” rises two spots to #10.
— Imagine Dragons’ “Thunder” jumps seven spots to #12.
— Jessica Mauboy’s “Fallin'” enters at #20.
— French Montana’s “Unforgettable (featuring Swae Lee)” rises sixteen spots to #21.
— Maggie Lindemann’s “Pretty Girl” climbs five spots to #22.
— Calvin Harris’ “Feels (featuring Pharrell, Katy Perry & Big Sean)” ascends nine spots to #26.
— Drake’s “Signs” debuts at #39.
— Khalid’s “Location” debuts at #43.
— Camila Cabello’s “Crying In The Club” re-enters at #49.

Brian Cantor

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