Chart Check [Hot 100]: Ariana Grande’s ‘Boy is Mine’ Jumps Nearly 50 Spots After Boost from Brandy & Monica Remix.
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Monica may have once declared her and Brandy’s legendary hit ‘The Boy is Mine’ was “too sacred” to remake, but chart-topping Pop star Ariana Grande’s decision to take the “inspired by” route (instead of a direct duplication) apparently got both R&B divas’ stamp of approval. They not only appeared in the tune’s music video but later lent their talents to its official remix.
The ‘Eternal Sunshine’ favorite had already cracked the Billboard Hot 100’s top 20 at the time of its parent album’s release, peaking at #16. However, it was seemingly on its way off the chart before Brandy and Monica worked their magic. After slipping to #74 on last week’s Hot 100, the refreshed edition sees Grande printed at #29 with ‘Boy’ – a feat that represents a whopping 45-spot jump.
The song rejoins its predecessor, the former chart-topper ‘We Can’t Be Friends,’ inside the hitlist’s top 40. This ascension makes Ariana, Taylor Swift, GloRilla, and Billie Eilish the only female acts with concurrent top 40 smashes on the updated all-genre chart.
Here are the figures that powered the boost:
- Sales: ≈ 3,000 digital downloads
- Radio airplay: ≈ 8.3 million audience impressions
- Streams: ≈ 11.4 million U.S.-based streams
While the impressive hop is undoubtedly due in great part to the remix, Billboard did not credit the Brandy and Monica mix of ‘Boy’ because that version did not outperform the original.
This remarkable surge highlights Ariana Grande’s ability to adapt and innovate, drawing from iconic influences while creating something fresh and exciting. The collaboration with Brandy and Monica not only pays homage to the original but also bridges generational gaps in music, bringing together fans of all ages. The success of ‘Boy is Mine’ on the charts is a testament to the power of collaboration and the timeless appeal of great music.
