North West, Kanye's Daughter, Makes History on Hot 100 as Youngest Artist
Fast forward to February 20th, and North West has officially cemented her place in hip-hop history by becoming one of the youngest artists to debut on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart. This milestone comes as all 16 songs from VULTURES 1, including "CARNIVAL," soared onto the chart, with "CARNIVAL" reaching an impressive No. 3 spot.North West earns her first ever entry on the Hot 100 this week with "TALKING".
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However, it was North's collaboration on "TALKING" that stole the spotlight, debuting at a respectable No. 30. This achievement not only showcases her undeniable talent but also places her in esteemed company alongside other young prodigies like Blue Ivy Carter, who made waves in the industry at the tender age of 7 with her feature on "Brown Skin Girl" in 2019.
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On "TALKING," North West delivers confident and captivating bars, expressing her lyrical prowess with lines like:
I love it here/ We gonna take over the year for another year/ It’s your bestie, Miss, Miss Westie/ Don’t tryna test me/ It’s gonna get messy/ Just, just bless me.”
- North West
The track is accompanied by a visually stunning music video, directed by twin directors Damiano and Fabio D’Innocenzo, further solidifying North's status as a rising star in the rap game.
The success of VULTURES 1 didn't stop at the Hot 100 chart, as the album soared to the top of the Billboard 200 chart. With an impressive 148,000 album-equivalent units, Kanye West notched his 11th No. 1 project, while Ty Dolla Sign celebrated his first.
North West's meteoric rise in the hip-hop scene not only reflects her undeniable talent but also underscores the influence of her illustrious musical lineage.