Will Madonna Continue Her Winning Streak Next Week With Sam Smith?

This week, Madonna makes a triumphant return to the Hot 100 with her new single “Popular,” a collaboration with The Weeknd and Playboi Carti. The song debuts at No. 43, bringing her back to the tally for the first time in years and to a high she hasn’t seen in a decade. The track also blasts onto several other Billboard charts she has never reached before…but she’s not done for the moment.

Madonna has another, even newer single out now with singer Sam Smith. The two worked on “Vulgar” together, and it came out one week after “Popular.” It is currently racking up streams and sales, which may propel it to various Billboard charts in a few days.

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Madonna is riding high, as she is back in a way fans haven’t seen in a long time. Now, paired again with one of the top stars in music, the two could be headed for several Billboard rankings, including the Hot 100 once again.

Smith earned a No. 1 Hot 100 smash in 2022 with “Unholy,” a collaboration with rising pop talent Kim Petras. The two won a Grammy for the composition, making history in the process. It sounds and feels similar to “Vulgar” in many ways, so are Madonna and Smith about to repeat that success with their electro-pop anthem? It certainly seems like Smith is at least trying to replicate the smash, and Madonna is on board for the ride.

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While it’s difficult to predict the future success of any song, especially in the ever-changing landscape of the music industry, the collaboration between Madonna and Smith holds immense potential. Both artists have a strong following and a knack for crafting catchy and memorable tunes, and they have now shown that they can snag a hit very recently.

“Vulgar,” their latest collaboration, showcases their shared penchant for electro-pop sounds and dark, controversial lyrics. The track’s early streaming and sales performance indicate a promising start, hinting at the possibility of chart success. If the song continues to gain traction, it may secure a spot on various Billboard charts, including the prestigious Hot 100.

While duplicating the success of “Unholy” may be a tall order, the combined star power of Madonna and Smith certainly increases the likelihood of achieving significant chart success. Their current buzz thanks to recent wins also helps, and fans of the two are sure to show up in a major way to at least attempt to make the new release a minor hit.

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