Chart-topper
In
popular music , a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list—achart —of top selling or otherwise judged most popular releases. "Chart-topper" and related terms like "No. 1 hit", "top of the charts", "chart hit", and so forth, are widely used in common conversation and inmarketing , and loosely defined. InNorth America , the weekly charts fromtrade publication "Billboard" magazine are most often referenced (quite often internationally, as well), particularly theBillboard Hot 100 singles andBillboard 200 album charts, although there are many other charts and sources. Because of its value in promoting artists and releases, both directly to theconsumer , and by encouraging exposure onradio ,TV and through other media, chart positioning has long been a subject of scrutiny and controversy. Chart compilation methodology and data sources vary, ranging frombuzz charts based on opinions of various experts and tastemakers, to charts that reflect empiricaldata , likeretail sales. Therefore, a "chart-topper" may be anything from aninsider s' pick to a runaway seller. The term is also used similarly to some extent invideo game s.ee also
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