Billboard Japan released its 2024 mid-year charts last week, and Creepy Nuts’ viral hit “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” topped the all-genre Japan Hot 100 list compiled from six metrics. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The catchy rap banger was featured as the opening theme song for the TV anime series MASHLE season 2, which premiered in January. Along with the infectious dance moves of the anime’s opening clip, the hip-hop hit gained overwhelming support from listeners, mainly through TikTok and streams.
The popularity of the song spilled over from Japan to other countries, and the track spent 19 straight weeks atop the Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan tally — the longest consecutive streak at No. 1 on this chart.
This puts the viral hit atop the mid-year tally for this and numerous other rankings for an unprecedented total of 13 No. 1s. The tremendous momentum that propelled “BBBB” up the charts was something that the pair, rapper R-shitei (“R-rated”) and DJ Matsunaga, never anticipated.
The two spoke about their long-running hit in this mid-year chart-topper interview and shared their common mindset of enjoying what they never imagined. Congratulations on “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” topping 13 charts including the Japan Hot 100 and Global Japan Songs Excl. Japan charts on Billboard Japan’s 2024 mid-year reports.
Tell us how you feel about these accolades. R-shitei: I wasn’t expecting it at all, so I’m surprised, or rather..
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