Weezer’s cover of Toto’s “Africa” continues to gain traction at pop radio. The song officially moves into the format’s Top 50 this week.
Childish Gambino’s “Summertime Magic” also earns a Top 50 position.
Played 614 times during the August 12-18 tracking period (+190), “Africa” ranks as the Mediabase pop panel’s #46 song. It was #53 last week.
“Summertime Magic,” which received 429 spins (+64), concurrently rises five places to #50.
— Both songs are also charting at other formats. “Africa” is the reigning #1 song at alternative radio and the #6 song at hot adult contemporary. “Summertime Magic” is #16 at rhythmic and #29 at urban.
