Olivia Rodrigo’s debut studio album, Sour, has officially taken the music world by storm, achieving remarkable success on Billboard‘s charts dated June 5. The album not only launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 but also made history with all 11 of its tracks landing in the top 30 of the highly competitive Billboard Hot 100. This unprecedented feat cements Rodrigo’s status as a rising superstar and highlights the widespread appeal of her Sour songs.
As previously reported, Sour debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, securing a staggering 295,000 equivalent album units in its first week, according to MRC Data. This impressive number surpassed Taylor Swift’s Fearless (Taylor’s Version) to become the biggest week for any album in 2021 so far. Furthermore, Sour achieved a new milestone for debut albums, exceeding Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy from 2018 in terms of weekly units. This data underscores the monumental impact of Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour songs on the current music landscape.
Here’s a breakdown of the Hot 100 chart performance for Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour songs this week:
- No. 2: “Good 4 U” (previously No. 1)
- No. 3: “Deja Vu” (up from No. 21, new peak)
- No. 9: “Traitor”
- No. 11: “Drivers License” (up from No. 24, previously eight weeks at No. 1)
- No. 12: “Brutal”
- No. 14: “Enough for You”
- No. 15: “Happier”
- No. 18: “Favorite Crime”
- No. 19: “1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back”
- No. 24: “Jealousy, Jealousy”
- No. 29: “Hope Ur OK”
Olivia Rodrigo now stands as the first female artist and only the fourth act in history to simultaneously place 11 or more songs in the Hot 100’s top 30. She joins an elite group led by Drake, who holds the record with 17 songs in the top 30 in a single week in 2018. Drake is followed by Post Malone (12 songs) and J. Cole (11 songs, achieved the previous week). Rodrigo’s accomplishment places her in the company of music industry titans, demonstrating the phenomenal reach of her Sour songs.
Olivia Rodrigo performing at the Brit Awards 2021, celebrating the chart-topping success of her album 'Sour' and its hit songs.
In terms of female artists, Rodrigo is only the sixth woman to achieve at least 11 simultaneous entries on the Hot 100. She is now part of a prestigious list that includes Taylor Swift (who holds the female record with 18 songs), Cardi B, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande. This further emphasizes the significant impact Olivia Rodrigo and her Sour songs are having within the music industry and among female artists.
Adding to her accolades, Olivia Rodrigo has also spent a remarkable 10th week at No. 1 on the Hot 100 Songwriters chart. This is attributed to her writing credits on all 11 tracks of Sour. She is now tied with Roddy Ricch for the second-longest reign at No. 1 on this chart, just behind Finneas. This songwriting achievement highlights not only her performance ability but also her talent as a songwriter behind the Sour songs.
The latest Billboard charts, dated June 5, updated on Wednesday, June 2, on Billboard.com, confirm Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour album and its songs as a dominant force in music. Her blend of relatable lyrics and catchy melodies, showcased throughout Sour, has resonated deeply with audiences, leading to her record-breaking chart performances and solidifying her position as a major artist to watch.
