Eminem’s Houdini has earned a place among the Top 10 biggest Billboard Hot 100 peaks of 2024 despite falling short of the No.1 position on its best week.
By chart points calculated from sales, streams, and radio impressions, Eminem’s “Houdini” sits at No.10 on the list of 2024’s biggest Billboard Hot 100 peaks, according to the Talk of the Charts account. With a total of 378 points, it is just one point behind the year’s chart-topper, Shaboozey’s “Bar Song (Tipsy)”.
While Houdini excelled in both sales and streaming, its ranking was held back by minimal radio play. During its peak week at No.2, “Houdini” sold 49,000 units and amassed 49 million streams — far surpassing “Bar Song (Tipsy)”, which moved 23,000 units and gained 45 million streams at its best. However, “Bar Song (Tipsy)” enjoyed a staggering 60 million radio plays compared to “Houdini”’s mere 4 million.
This disparity highlights the impact of radio support in shaping chart outcomes, even as streaming and digital sales dominate the industry. However, we can see Marshall’s enduring ability to generate massive fan engagement helps him maintain the status of a heavyweight in the music world.
