Song of the Month:

The title of song of the month for February goes to “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The song reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 to round out the month of February. It is the third single from Lamar’s latest album gnx, and was also performed by him and SZA at the Super Bowl on February 9th.

Album of the Month:

The title of album of the month for February goes to Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weeknd. Hurry Up Tomorrow is the last album that Abel Tesfaye is said to release as The Weeknd. It reached No.1 on the Billboard 200, and rounded out the month of February at the No.6 spot.

Artist of the Month:

The title of artist of the month for February goes to Kendrick Lamar. Lamar is at the current peak of his career, winning five Grammys on February 2nd for his hit song “Not Like Us” and then performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show just a week later. “Not Like Us” as well as multiple tracks from his album gnx, like “Luther,” “TV Off,” and “Squabble Up,” have also placed within the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Here is a list of the top 10 songs and albums on the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard 200, and Billboard Global 200 rounding out the month of February. You can see a full list of all songs on the charts here.

Billboard Hot 100:

1. Luther by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
2. Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar.
3. Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
4. TV Off by Kendrick Lamar ft. Lefty Gunplay.
5. Squabble Up by Kendrick Lamar.
6. Gimme A Hug by Drake
7. APT. by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars.
8. Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish.
9. A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey.
10. Nokia by Drake.

Billboard 200:

1. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U by PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake.
2. Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter.
3. GNX by Kendrick Lamar.
4. SOS by SZA.
5. Debi Tirar Mas Fotos by Bad Bunny.
6. Hurry Up Tomorrow by The Weeknd.
7. The Rise And Fall Of A Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan.
8. Hit Me Hard And Soft by Billie Eilish.
9. One Thing At A Time by Morgan Wallen.
10. DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar.

Billboard Global 200:

1. Not Like Us by Kendrick Lamar.
2. Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
3. Luther by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
4. APT. by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars.
5. Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish.
6. All The Stars by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
7. TV Off by Kendrick Lamar ft. Lefty Gunplay.
8. DTMF by Bad Bunny.
9. Abracadabra by Lady Gaga.
10. Messy by Lola Young.

Super Bowl Halftime Show

Kendrick Lamar put on a performance to remember at the Super Bowl earlier this month. He performed some of his most popular hits as well as songs from his latest album gnx. Lamar was also joined by special guest SZA to perform their songs “All The Stars” and “Luther.” The show also had appearances from actor Samuel L. Jackson, dressed in an Uncle Sam costume, and Serena Williams, who was seen crip walking when Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us” played, which is about William’s ex-boyfriend and fellow rapper, Drake.

Release Radar:

– Albums:

• So Close To What by Tate McRae (February 21st).

• Alter Ego by LISA (February 28th).

• Mayhem by Lady Gaga (March 7th).

• Second Wind by Daniel Seavy (March 7th).

– Songs:

• “Sorry I’m Here For Someone Else” by Benson Boone (February 28th).

New Year, New Name, New Location:

Music ‘24 is now Music ‘25. Music ‘25 will continue with monthly editions and other articles throughout the remainder of the school year, however, after the school year concludes, Music ‘25 will move to a publication independent of the West Press that, at the time of this article’s release, has yet to be determined. More information is coming soon!

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