[dropcap]J[/dropcap]ust imagine “You use some weeks to come up with the lyrics of your new song. You had several rehearsals at home, parks, and studios. You got the best beats and soundtracks for the release. You were able to secure the most flashy location for your video production. You finally released the song after so much input. Within the first 72 hours of release, you’ve got over 50 million streams on YouTube, you rose to top the music charts on Show4me charts, Spotify, Audiomack, etc. Your song was on the top music chart for a whole month and everyone still considers the song as a big hit years after the release”. This is not a pipe dream but it is the fantasy and goal of every music artist. Out of the hundreds of thousands of songs released in 2021 globally, only a few numbers of these releases made the top 10 charts. But why is this so? Why made Adele’s “Easy on me” stay on top of the music chart for weeks while some songs never made a hit? In this article, we look to explore the features that distinguish top hit music.
Features of a hit song
The 3C’s Rules
No matter the genre(s) of music you’ve chosen as your niche, you must obey the 3C’s rules to produce a hit song. Your songs must be catchy, compelling, and commercially oriented. This translates to the fact that the song was diligently curated, the beats and dances were so rhythmic, it connects a wide range of listeners and it may cause them to take actions they are willing to take. The song must be so catchy and compelling that it will cause a reaction among the listener and generate an effect in them. An effect that will prompt them to listen to the song over and over again.
Well flowing melody and rhythm
This is one of the most distinctive features of a top hit. Hit songs always have a very good mix of melody, sleek tempo, complementary instrumentation, sound mix, enchanting chorus, etc. The melody must be so charming to the listener, you must strike the chord, use the highs and lows, pause, etc all at the right time. There must be a rhythm that the listeners can flow with without any difficulty.
Time and seasons
Great songs, I mean, top hit songs are usually songs of the season. You must target your release to appropriately fit into what the world is yearning for. Motivating songs are excellent during depressing moments just like some songs hit the top of the chart during the pandemic. You must understand the season in which the world is and what sort of songs are needed in such seasons. Once your song moves up the chart, it will take a while before it comes down.
The power of media
A great record label, your fans, the media, and your promotion team must be at their very best if you want your new release to hit the top music charts. Your team must be proactive, creative, innovative, and collaborative enough to cause a disruption in the charts for your music. You must get your team to be so crazy and intentional about the song. Their passion will do you a great favor.
Conclusion
Hit songs are good! Being at the top of the music charts is very impressive and outstanding. However, writing top and better songs should be the priority of every artist. Musicians need to create a musical culture for great songs and sensational releases. This will not only be a force for pushing the song as a hit, it will help you create a sense of trust and confidence among your fans. At Show4me, you can take the next step to greatness by recording your songs on our platform and eventually grab the chance of making the billboard topper.
