The opening track of André 3000's album New Blue Sun has clinched the record for the longest-ever entrant on the Billboard Hot 100 with a runtime of 12 minutes and 20 seconds. Likewise, the track’s title exceeded the YouTube character limit. The song dethroned Tool’s Fear Inoculum (10 minutes and 21 seconds), with notable runner-ups including Taylor Swift's All Too Well (Taylor’s Version) and David Bowie’s Blackstar.

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BIGGEST Songs of the Month 📈

Three years ago, Dua Lipa graced us with one of the most exceptional pop albums of the past decade, Future Nostalgia. The British-Albanian artist fearlessly embraced a near-total sonic shift, departing from the uninspired radio hits (e.g., IDGAF) of her 2017 debut and delving into disco-inspired dance-pop with hits like the breakup anthem Don’t Start Now and a cascade of formidable singles such as Physical and Break My Heart.