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15/02/2025

PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ Reaches No. 1 In Jamaica And 72 Other Countries

Drake’s third collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U has taken the world by storm, reaching the #1 spot in an astonishing 73 countries on Apple Music. The project, featuring singles like CN Tower, Gimme A Hug, and Moth Balls, has secured the top spot in major music markets such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Germany. The album reached #1 in key music markets such as Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Jamaica and Saudi Arabia, demonstrating a broad international appeal.

On iTunes, the album also performed impressively, claiming the #1 position in 25 countries, including Canada, Australia, Greece, and Colombia. Meanwhile, its singles continue to make waves across multiple platforms.

Standout Singles

CN Tower

  • 14x #1 on Apple Music, including Jamaica, South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia
  • Top 5 in 26 countries, including the U.S. (#2), Canada (#2), Portugal (#4), and Germany (#35)
  • Top 100 in over 70 countries

CN Tower has quickly become a fan favorite, reaching #1 in 14 countries and breaking into the top 10 in key music territories. The song has proven to be a streaming powerhouse, particularly in African and Caribbean markets, where its infectious rhythm and compelling lyrics have driven strong engagement.

Gimme A Hug

  • 13x #1 on Apple Music, including the U.S., Canada, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago
  • Top 5 in 20 countries, including Jamaica (#2), South Africa (#2), Portugal (#8), and the UK (#9)
  • Strong performance on Deezer, ranking #2 in Kenya and #4 in Jamaica

With Gimme A Hug, the album continues its dominance, achieving chart-topping success across North America, the Caribbean, and Africa. The song’s performance on multiple streaming platforms highlights its widespread popularity.

Moth Balls

  • Top 5 in 15 countries, including Jamaica (#3), Canada (#5), and the U.S. (#5)
  • Consistently charting in over 50 countries, from the UK (#14) to Germany (#57)

Moth Balls has emerged as another standout track, charting strongly in Jamaica and Canada, with widespread appeal across African and European markets. The song’s unique production and lyrical depth have made it a favorite among fans and critics alike.

Drake was the #1 most streamed artist on both global and US Spotify on Valentine’s Day, dethroning Kendrick Lamar who came in second.

Additionally, Drake’s album ‘$OME $EXY $ONGS 4 U’ with PARTYNEXTDOOR earned 56.6 million first day streams on the global Spotify chart. Second biggest album debut of 2025.

 

Kendrick Lamar, Drake- image by Associated Press
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