Song of the Month:

The title of song of the month for April goes to “Ordinary” by Alex Warren. “Ordinary” is Warren’s first song to place within the Billboard Hot 100. The song gained traction online on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and quickly became popular on both radio and streaming platforms. The song was featured on Warren’s album You’ll Be Alright Kid (Chapter 1) and was then rereleased as a single on February 7, 2025. The song currently sits at No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No.2 on the Billboard Global 200 to round out the month of April.

Album of the Month:

The title of album of the month for April goes to Where I’ve Been Isn’t Where I’m Going: The Complete Edition by Shaboozey. The album was released on April 25, 2025 and features Shaboozey’s hit song “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” as well as new songs like “Amen” featuring JellyRoll and “Blink Twice” featuring Myles Smith.

Artist of the Month:

The title of artist of the month for April goes to Alex Warren. His song “Ordinary” gave him his first Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Global 200 Top 10 entries of his career, currently sitting at No.3 and No.2 respectively. Warren has also teased the release of a new album, but as of now no release date or scheduled album roll-out has been announced.

Charts:

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 April. You can see a full list of all songs on the charts here.

Billboard Hot 100:

1. Luther by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
2. Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
3. Ordinary by Alex Warren.
4. Nokia by Drake.
5. A Bar Song (Tipsy) by Shaboozey.
6. Pink Pony Club by Chappell Roan.
7. I’m The Problem by Morgan Wallen.
8. I Ain’t Coming Back by Morgan Wallen and Post Malone.
9. Lose Control by Teddy Swims.
10. Beautiful Things by Benson Boone.

Billboard 200:

1. SOS by SZA.
2. GNX by Kendrick Lamar.
3. One Thing At A Time by Morgan Wallen.
4. Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter.
5. $ome $exy $ongs 4 U by PARTYNEXTDOOR and Drake.
6. Debi Tirar Mas Fotos by Bad Bunny.
7. MUSIC by Playboi Carti.
8. MAYHEM by Lady Gaga.
9. Dangerous: The Double Album by Morgan Wallen.
10. Alligator Bites Never Heal by Doechii.

Billboard Global 200:

1. Die With A Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
2. Ordinary by Alex Warren.
3. APT. by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars.
4. Birds Of A Feather by Billie Eilish.
5. Beautiful Things by Benson Boone.
6. like JENNIE by JENNIE.
7. Luther by Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
8. Anxiety by Doechii.
9. Abracadabra by Lady Gaga.
10. Lose Control by Teddy Swims.

Release Radar:

– Albums: 

• I’m The Problem by Morgan Wallen (May 16).
• Something Beautiful by Miley Cyrus (May 30).
• American Heart by Benson Boone (June 20).

– Songs:

• “Old Phone” by Ed Sheeran (May 1).
• “Priceless” by Maroon 5 ft. LISA (May 2).

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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