: Songs from the Black Panther soundtrack, including "All The Stars" and "Pray For Me," maintained strong top-10 presence.

: Powered by its viral, philanthropic music video and record-breaking streaming numbers on Spotify and Apple Music, the track solidified Drake as the defining artist of 2018.

While many consumers were moving away from owning digital MP3 files, the top-charting songs of early 2018 were consistently streamed millions of times on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify 2.2.1.

A cross-genre juggernaut, climbed into the Top 5. The song shattered the record for the most weeks spent at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, acting as a bridge between country fans and mainstream pop radio. Key Musical Trends Defining This Chart Week 1. The Trap and Emo-Rap Explosion

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The chart for March 3, 2018, was a snapshot of a music industry at a crossroads. It was anchored by a streaming giant, propped up by pop powerhouses, and beginning to feel the tremors of genre-blending artists who would define the sound of the late 2010s. Whether you're revisiting this list for nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, it serves as a powerful time capsule of an era.

Already a cultural phenomenon, "Havana" was still dominating after 25+ weeks on the chart. It would eventually be certified 9× Platinum in the US.

: This track spent its fourth consecutive week at No. 1. It would eventually go on to lead for 11 weeks total, fueled by record-breaking streaming numbers.

Following his massive 2017, Sheeran maintained a top spot for months.

By downloading or streaming these hit singles, you'll be able to enjoy the best music of the week, straight from the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

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