Billboard
The Billboard 200 is a chart that ranks the 200 most popular albums in the United States, based on sales, streaming, and radio airplay. Published weekly by Billboard magazine, it reflects the current trends in music consumption. The chart includes a variety of genres and highlights both new releases and long-standing favorites. Artists and record labels use this ranking to gauge an album's success and popularity. The Billboard 200 is a key indicator of what music resonates with listeners at any given time.
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Billboard is a prominent music chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks the popularity of songs in the United States. It mainly uses data from radio airplay, music sales, and streaming to determine which songs are most popular at a given time. The most famous chart is the Billboard Hot 100, which lists the top 100 songs across all genres. Billboard also tracks albums, music videos, and various genres through different charts, serving as a key indicator of commercial success in the music industry.