September 10, 2021
Which Pop songs define the summer of 2021, and who is the most influential Pop artist of the summer?
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Brian Mack, WXXL: It would be hard not to say Olivia Rodrigo. Jeremy Rice, WBLI: “good 4 u,” “déjà vu,” “Kiss Me More,” “Montero,” “Industry Baby,” “Stay,” “Peaches.” Coolest song of the summer is “Beggin.” Artist is obviously Olivia Rodrigo.
Heather Deluca, WSJO: “Levitating,” “Bad Habits,” “Take My Breath,” “‘Summer of Love.” And I think The Weeknd was summer’s most influential pop star. His songs were EVERYWHERE! Josh Wolff, WAEB: Songs: “Beggin,” “Kiss Me More,” and any song from Olivia Rodrigo who happens to also be the artist of the summer. Java Joel, Javajoelmurphy@gmail.com: “good 4 u” and “deja vu,” who undoubtedly has had the biggest impact on pop so far this year. So, the artist would be Olivia Rodrigo. Matt Johnson, WPLW: All things having to do with Olivia Rodrigo! Adam Rivers, WKCI: “good 4 u” and Olivia Rodrigo. |
Jon Zellner, iHeartMedia: Summer ’21 Pop songs: “good 4 u,” “Kiss Me More,” “Bad Habits,” “Montero,” “Levitating.” Most influential is Olivia Rodrigo.
Rich Davis, KDWB: “good 4 u,” “Levitating,” “Montero,” “Kiss Me More.” Artist is definitely Olivia Rodrigo.
Buster Satterfield, WIOQ: No question, “good 4 u” and Olivia Rodrigo.
Bartel, WKTU: “Levitating,” “Kiss Me More,” “good 4 u,” “Astronaut In The Ocean.” Olivia Rodrigo is the artist without question. Joey Brooks, WKSS: “Montero,” “Stay,” and “good 4 u.” Olivia Rodrigo has owned the summer. Bob Patrick, WXLK: “good 4 u” and Olivia Rodrigo. |
Jonathan Shuford, WRVW: “good 4 u,” “déjà vu,” “traitor,” and Olivia Rodrigo for artist. Mike McVay, McVay Media: “Cold Heart.”
Rick Vaughn, KENZ: “déjà vu.” Olivia Rodrigo. Chris Michaels, FM100: “Levitating,” “good 4 u,” and “Peaches” were some of the biggest songs this summer. Most influential Pop artist is Olivia Rodrigo. |
Drew Heyman, WHYI: There’s only one song and artist, “good 4 u” and Olivia Rodrigo.
Mark Adams, KYLD & KIOI: “Levitating” for the numerous times it came back to eventually become a #1 pop hit and the artist would be Olivia Rodrigo.
Jana Sutter, WXXL: “Levitating,” “Stay,” “Bad Habits.” For influential artists, you have to include Lil Nas X, he has definitely been making an impact both musically and socially. Olivia Rodrigo is still just massive, and Doja Cat.
Jagger, KCHZ: “Bad Habits,” “good 4 u,” “Kiss Me More,” “Peaches.” Has to be Olivia Rodrigo.
Valentine, WBHT: “Kiss Me More,” “good 4 u,” “Levitating,” “Without You.” Artists of the summer: Kid Laroi and Olivia Rodrigo.
Guy Zapoleon, Zapoleon Consulting: Defining artist of the summer is undoubtedly Olivia Rodrigo with multiple songs on the charts including the #1 Summer hit “good 4 u.” The song of the summer though is the biggest comeback song of the past decade, “Levitating.” A song that peaked for most people in streaming during the spring so most Top 40’s moved it to recurrent but as people noticed, several east coast stations like Dylan Sprague‘s WXKS were still playing it in power. Top 40 radio brought it back literally from the dead to reach #1.
Jeff Hurley, iHeartMedia: When I think of a song that defined the summer, I’ll always hear “Levitating” playing in my head. When I think of an artist, it’s Olivia Rodrigo.Next Week’s Question Of The Week:
Regarding lifestyle, cultural appeal and overall environment, what’s your best/most favorite market you’ve ever worked in and why?
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