Slayyyter on New Album ‘Worst Girl in America,’ ‘Making it’ at 29 Slayyyter, the 29-year-old Missouri-born singer-songwriter, is on the brink of her major label debut with Wor$t Girl in America, an album she describes as a culmination of her decade-long journey in music. Despite her nerves about the project being a “last chance,” the album has already made a significant mark, debuting at Number 22 on the Billboard 200 chart with 26,900 unit equivalents. This performance surpasses the debut of her previous album, Starfucker, which had opened with 6,900 units. For Slayyyter, the album represents both a personal and professional turning point, marking her first charting effort with a major label. The album’s success is a testament to her resilience, as she has spent years navigating the music industry without financial backing or industry connections. “My family had no money. I don’t have music industry ties,” she explains, emphasizing that her rise felt “random” at times. She admits to feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed at a young age, particularly as a woman in a male-dominated industry. “There’s this unspoken pressure that you have an expiration date on how young and sexy you can be,” she says, rejecting the notion that her age should define her career. Slayyyter’s approach to Wor$t Girl in America was rooted in authenticity. She avoided chasing trends, instead crafting an electropop album that blends vulnerability with nostalgia, inspired by her teenage experiences on Tumblr. “I didn’t want anyone to edit my thoughts or who I am,” she says, highlighting her desire to create music that felt entirely her own.#records #billboard_200 #columbia #slayyyter #worst_girl_in_america
Bruno Mars adds yet another milestone to his career Bruno Mars has achieved another significant milestone in his career, solidifying his status as one of the most successful artists in music history. According to Spotify, he is the most-listened-to artist globally, with 16 Grammy Awards and 10 chart-topping singles to his name. Despite his numerous accomplishments, Mars recently unlocked a new achievement with the release of his album The Romantic, which marked his first No. 1 album debut in over a decade. The album, released in late February 2026, also coincided with the return of his No. 1 single, "I Just Might," which had previously peaked at the top of the charts two months earlier. This week, the single reclaimed the No. 1 spot, while the album’s lead track, "Risk It All," debuted at No. 4. All of The Romantic’s songs charted on the Hot 100, a testament to its widespread appeal. Mars had not released an album under his own name since 2016, and The Romantic represents his first full-length project in nearly a decade. The album’s success is attributed to its strong streaming numbers and vinyl sales, which have grown significantly in recent years. Notably, The Romantic is Mars’ first album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and it marks the first time he has achieved a No. 1 album and a No. 1 single simultaneously. This milestone follows a 13-year gap between Mars’ previous No. 1 albums, which were Unorthodox Jukebox in 2013 and 24K Magic in 2017. While this gap is far shorter than Paul McCartney’s 36-year record between No. 1 albums, it underscores Mars’ consistent ability to produce chart-topping work. However, his success is not solely defined by chart peaks. Instead, it is measured by the longevity of his albums.#spotify #bruno_mars #the_romantic #billboard_200 #hot_100
