Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is steady at No. 1 on the U.K.

The “Say So” hitmaker is the only woman currently in the Top 10. This week, Doja Cat’s “Woman” sits at #7 on the Hot 100 rankings. “Need to Know” (#19), “You Right” with The Weeknd (#43), “Freaky ...

The rapper-singer adds her eighth leader on the list — twice as many as any other act this decade. By Gary Trust With her latest hit “Agora Hills,” Doja Cat scales new heights on Billboard’s Pop ...

Kenya Grace's "Strangers" is close behind Doja Cat's "Paint The Town Red" in the chart race. By Lars Brandle Doja Cat is still top cat on the U.K. singles chart, but she’s facing stiff competition.

The year also showed a hiatus in chart-topping hip-hop albums, a first since 1993. Ending the drought was Lil Uzi Vert with The Pink Tape in June, followed by Travis Scott’s Utopia in July. On ...