This week’s Canadian Billboard chart features a notable competition between SZA’s “SOS” and Michael Bublé’s “Christmas.” The recent deluxe edition of SZA’s award-winning 2022 album, titled “SOS,” has propelled it back to the top position on the Billboard 200. In contrast, Bublé’s holiday-themed album maintains its stronghold at No. 1 on the Billboard Canadian Album Chart, leaving “SOS” in the second spot.
The deluxe edition includes 15 new tracks, with 10 of them debuting on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100 this week. Among these tracks, “30 For 30,” featuring rapper Kendrick Lamar, peaked at No. 64. Another collaboration with Lamar, titled “Luther,” achieved a slightly higher rank at No. 51.
Fans in Toronto can anticipate hearing these tracks live during the concert featuring both Lamar and SZA at the Rogers Center in June, which is expected to be one of Canada’s biggest music events this year.
While SZA’s song is among the few new entries on Canada’s Hot 100, the chart remains predominantly influenced by holiday music. Bublé’s 2011 Christmas album continues to lead the charts, whereas his latest Christmas song, “Maybe This Christmas,” which features country singer Carly Pearce, has debuted at No. 79 on the Hot 100.
As the holiday season comes to an end, it is expected that the dominance of Christmas music will decline, paving the way for new artists and songs to emerge as contenders for the charts in the upcoming year. The anticipation builds around whether SZA will continue to perform well as 2025 approaches, and what other trends will emerge as the music landscape shifts away from the holiday season.