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Sound Field
What Do Billboard Hit Songs Have in Common?
Season 1
Episode 18
We broke down every song in the Billboard top five from the last two years and found some interesting trends. LA and Nahre try to write the next Billboard chart-topper with the help of Singer/Songwriter Tinzo and a whole lotta stats.
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