Hits of Our Lives

Can Cihan and Murat Çolakoğlu
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Welcome to Hits of Our Lives (HooL) — your weekly breakdown of the Billboard charts and the data driving the hits. We’re Can and Murat, two chart nerds following the numbers, trends, and surprises behind the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. If you're into stats, shifts, and everything in between — you’re in the right place. New episodes every week. 🎧📊

  1. 5D AGO

    Super Bowl to Hot 100: The Bad Bunny Takeover

    Bad Bunny’s moment keeps getting bigger. Following his Grammy win and a historic Super Bowl halftime show, Bad Bunny dominates the conversation — and the charts. We unpack the cultural impact of his intimate, Puerto Rico-centered performance, the massive streaming surges across platforms, and how the moment is translating into major chart gains, including multiple Hot 100 placements and a potential first solo #1 with DtMF. Meanwhile, the Hot 100 sees yet another shake-up as Ella Langley scores her first No. 1 with Choosin’ Texas, briefly interrupting the race before the next wave of turnover. With several contenders circling the top and new releases on the horizon, the chart climate remains unusually unpredictable — and it’s only February. We also discuss Taylor Swift’s strategic Opalite rollout and its unexpected challenges, Olivia Dean’s continued push following her Grammy momentum, and what the current chart environment means for upcoming releases from Bruno Mars and Harry Styles. Plus, sombr’s Homewrecker makes a strong streaming debut, J. Cole’s long-awaited The Fall-Off heads for a massive Billboard 200 debut during Super Bowl week, and we break down the shifting balance between cultural moments, streaming power, and chart success.

    25 min

  2. FEB 5

    Grammys Night Belonged to Bad Bunny — So Do the Charts

    The Grammys may be over, but the charts are anything but settled. In the immediate aftermath of music’s biggest night, streaming and sales surge across the board — and Bad Bunny emerges as the clear cultural and chart force, translating his Grammy wins into massive gains that push him back into the center of the conversation. Kendrick Lamar takes home the most awards, but it’s Bad Bunny whose impact is felt most clearly on the charts. Olivia Dean also has a defining Grammys moment, winning Best New Artist and seeing her catalog surge following her performance — placing her firmly in the middle of a tightening race at the top. With "Choosin’ Texas", "Man I Need", and Bad Bunny’s "DtMF" all converging near #1, the Hot 100 looks set for yet another turnover — and it’s only February. We also track Don Toliver and Noah Kahan’s new releases surge into the upper tiers of the charts, while Grammys-stage momentum carries forward for Zara Larsson, Tyla, Addison Rae, KATSEYE, Lola Young, Bilal and sombr as their songs continue to build across platforms. Plus, our take on the night’s biggest surprises, snubs, and what this Grammys cycle signals for the charts heading into the Super Bowl — and even an early look toward the 2027 Grammys.

    42 min

  3. JAN 29

    Aperture Open, Race Close

    With the margins shrinking even further, the charts enter their most unpredictable stretch yet. Bruno Mars’ "I Just Might" holds strong in its second week at the top, but the gap is razor-thin — and with YouTube now fully out of the formula, the race is wide open. Olivia Dean surges to a new peak and suddenly finds herself closer than ever to #1 as Grammy week approaches. The tension isn’t limited to the Hot 100. On the albums side, A$AP Rocky storms in with a massive debut, while Bad Bunny and ENHYPEN remain firmly in the mix. And this week seems like no less of a competition with blockbuster albums and new album by Megadeth enter the mix — turning the Billboard 200 into another multi-way battle where small shifts could decide everything. We also break down Harry Styles’ "Aperture", a major moment that opens a new era while landing in an already crowded top tier — and share our thoughts on who’s best positioned to win at the Grammys as performances and momentum collide. Plus: Zara Larsson, Ella Langley, Tyla, Bad Bunny, Victoria Beckham and more.

    39 min

  4. JAN 22

    Too Close to Call: Three-Way Battles At The Top

    Charts turn into a multi-way battle as Bruno Mars’ "I Just Might" debuts at the top, colliding with "Golden" and "The Fate of Ophelia". With YouTube now removed from the formula, the balance shifts fast — and Olivia Dean quietly enters the race with momentum that suddenly matters more than ever. We break down how the math is changing, why the #1 spot is no longer locked, and how this could be her clearest path yet. On the Billboard 200, Zach Bryan debuts at #1, but the top spot is far from settled. Early forecasts point to a tight three-way race next week between Bad Bunny, A$AP Rocky, and ENHYPEN, with margins slim enough that small shifts in streaming and sales could decide everything. Elsewhere, Harry Styles signals a major chart reset with the announcement of "Aperture", his first solo single of the new era. With immediate radio impact planned and a full album rollout underway, his return looms large over the charts. Beyond the top battles, 2016 nostalgia floods streaming as older hits resurface globally, Zara Larsson’s "Lush Life" continues its resurgence, Tyla’s "CHANEL" keeps climbing, and Sienna Spiro posts her strongest gains yet. With the Grammys and the Super Bowl approaching, the battles feel far from over — and likely to intensify.

    33 min

  5. JAN 15

    Full Throttle: The Charts Are So Back

    After a quiet start to the year, the charts are finally shifting gears — and moving back into full-throttle mode. As new rules begin to reshape the Hot 100 and early-year releases pick up momentum, The Fate of Ophelia reaches a major milestone with its 10th week at #1, marking Taylor Swift’s first double-digit Hot 100 leader. Elsewhere, Olivia Dean quietly dominates the chart with seven simultaneous entries, raising real questions about her #1 potential under the updated chart formula. Meanwhile, Bruno Mars storms back with I Just Might, setting up a tightly contested #1 race as his catalog surges across platforms. We break down the criticism, the numbers, and why this moment makes perfect sense for him. Djo’s End of Beginning climbs into the Hot 100’s upper tier, boosted by renewed interest tied to Stranger Things and strong streaming activity, while classic tracks like Purple Rain gain fresh momentum. Plus: new Luminate data puts 2025’s streaming behavior into context, KATSEYE keeps building, country regains ground with Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Luke Combs and Zach Bryan as he gears up for a potential album bomb, Harry Styles teases a comeback, BLACKPINK lines up a major release date, and new voices like Sienna Spiro begin to break through.

    47 min

  6. JAN 8

    The Charts at the End of the Beginning

    With a completely refreshed Hot 100, The Fate of Ophelia returns to #1 for another week as Golden and Ordinary follow close behind. Low point totals and softer streaming numbers spark a conversation around whether the charts are entering a January hangover phase — but new peaks quickly began to surface. Ella Langley lands her first Top 5 with Choosin’ Texas, Kehlani’s Folded and sombr’s back to friends hit new highs, and Olivia Dean continues her steady surge with six songs now charting simultaneously. We also look ahead to what may define the real start of 2026. Next week marks the first chart under Billboard’s updated streaming-weighted rules, followed shortly by the first chart without YouTube data. As the charts prepare for a major shift, Djo’s End of Beginning surges for an unprecedented second run, emerging as a literal reset for the year. Plus: Tyla’s CHANEL keeps climbing, RAYE scores a U.K. #1, KATSEYE builds momentum, rap eyes a return, and upcoming releases from Bruno Mars, Olivia Rodrigo, and Zach Bryan threaten to shake up both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. The charts feel quiet — but only for a moment. Stay tuned.

    36 min

  7. 12/28/2025

    The Last Christmas Push, Then Everything Changes

    Christmas signs off with one final surge — and it does not go quietly. Mariah Carey extends her historic run at #1 as “All I Want for Christmas Is You” locks in another record-setting week, pushing her career total past 100 weeks at the summit and stretching the song’s reign to 21 weeks (with 22 looking very probable). Holiday classics dominate the charts for the last time this season, as Last Christmas, Underneath the Tree, and Jingle Bell Rock all close out their strongest runs yet — with Wham!’s Last Christmas claiming its best year ever, including a No. 2 peak on the Hot 100 and No. 1 on Billboard Global 200. With the Christmas curtain closing, we turn to what comes next. Billboard’s new chart rules are about to take effect, YouTube is preparing to exit the charts entirely, and the way hits are measured is shifting in real time — raising serious questions about accuracy, longevity, and who benefits in the new era. We also check in on early 2026 contenders: Tyla’s “CHANEL” surges globally, The Fate of Ophelia and Golden remain locked in a tight race, Ella Langley, Olivia Dean and Pooh Shiesty eyeing new peaks, and viral revivals from Djo and She & Him show how TikTok is still capable of rewriting a song’s fate overnight. One last Christmas push — and then everything changes. 🎄📈

    29 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    Records Broken, Rules Rewritten, 2026 Wide Open

    Christmas tightens its grip on the charts as records fall, rules shift, and the road into 2026 opens up. Mariah Carey breaks the all-time Hot 100 record with a 20th week at #1 for “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” pushing her career total to 99 weeks at the summit with more still in play. Holiday classics dominate the Hot 100 and Billboard 200, and competition remains fiercer than ever as multiple songs fight for position at the very top. We also break down Billboard’s upcoming rule changes, increasing the weight of streaming across both charts — and what that means for hit longevity, radio-driven songs, album bombs, and legacy acts heading into the new year. Plus, we check in on new releases from 21 Savage and Pooh Shiesty, early momentum around Tyla’s “CHANEL” as a 2026 hit contender, and the latest RIAA milestones for Mariah Carey and Morgan Wallen. Records broken. Rules rewritten. And a chart landscape that feels wide open as 2026 approaches. 🎄📈

    31 min
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Welcome to Hits of Our Lives (HooL) — your weekly breakdown of the Billboard charts and the data driving the hits. We’re Can and Murat, two chart nerds following the numbers, trends, and surprises behind the Hot 100 and Billboard 200. If you're into stats, shifts, and everything in between — you’re in the right place. New episodes every week. 🎧📊

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  • Creator
    Can Cihan and Murat Çolakoğlu
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Can Cihan and Murat Çolakoğlu
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