Sabrina Carpenter’s summer hit “Please Please Please” has officially reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. On Monday, June 24, Billboard released the Top 10 of the Hot 100, announcing that Carpenter’s latest hit had overtaken Post Malone and Morgan Wallen’s song “I Had Some Help.” This marks Carpenter’s first number-one hit on the chart, following the song’s release on June 6.
By Aubree Ross
Rapid Rise to the Top
“Please Please Please” debuted last week at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, right behind “I Had Some Help.” The song quickly climbed the charts, giving Sabrina Carpenter her first No. 1 hit. Carpenter’s viral hit “Espresso,” which peaked at No. 3 on the chart, remains in the Top 10 and currently holds the fourth position. These achievements have solidified the 25-year-old singer’s breakthrough as a pop star.
Star-Studded Music Video
The music video for “Please Please Please” features Carpenter alongside her rumored boyfriend, Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan. Directed by Bardia Zeinali, the video shows Keoghan repeatedly being arrested for various incidents, including bank robberies and fights. Carpenter is seen throughout the video picking up her boyfriend from jail after each release, with the song’s fitting lyrics soundtracking the scenes: “Heartbreak is one thing / My ego’s another / I beg you, don’t embarrass me, motherfucker / Please, please, please.”
New Album on the Horizon
Sabrina Carpenter is set to release her sixth album, titled “Short n’ Sweet,” on August 23. “Please Please Please” serves as the second single from this album, following the success of “Espresso.” The anticipation for the new album is high, and many fans are eager to see what the talented singer has in store next. With this new album, Carpenter has the potential to further establish her place in the pop music scene and expand her fanbase.
Comparisons to Taylor Swift
Given her recent successes, Sabrina Carpenter is already being compared to pop icon Taylor Swift. Both artists have loyal fan bases and a series of hits that dominate the charts. Although Carpenter is still early in her career, her success with “Please Please Please” shows that she has the potential to follow in Swift’s footsteps. Whether she becomes the next Taylor Swift remains to be seen, but the signs are promising.
Sabrina Carpenter’s rise to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 demonstrates that she is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. With her impressive voice and knack for writing catchy hits, she has the potential to become one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. Fans and critics alike are eagerly anticipating her upcoming album and the future successes that are sure to follow.
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