Industry insiders discuss this summer’s unprecedented male dominance on the charts.
DJ Khaleds sultry jam Wild Thoughts, featuring Rihanna,debuted at No.
4 on Billboards Hot 100this week.
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3 slot on the April 8 edition of the list.
That 12-week drought of female artists in the top five was the longest of its kind since 1972.
But the trend is more widespread.
In seven of those years, women occupied the charts top slot.
So whats going on?
And the industry is changing.
Streaming has also played a role.
I dont think theres anything more to it really.
Insiders arent too concerned and note that female reinforcements are coming.
Come fall, Lipshutz says, we could be having a very different conversation.
Additional reporting by Nolan Feeney and Madison Vain
