Billboard’s top ten includes Russian schoolgirls
Russian teen sensation ‘Sigma Boy’ has made a splash by entering Billboard’s top ten dance tracks, surpassing hits from artists like Katy Perry and Bon Jovi. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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‘Sigma Boy’ previously went viral on YouTube, TikTok, and Shazam.
A song by two Russian schoolgirls has made an impressive entry into Billboard’s top ten dance hits, even outpacing tracks by major artists like Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, and Kesha. The track, ‘Sigma Boy,’ secured the seventh position in the ‘Hot Dance/Pop Songs’ chart as of January 15.
The song features the talents of 11-year-old Svetlana Chertischeva, known as Betsy, and 12-year-old Maria Yankovskaya, both of whom are emerging figures in the Russian music scene. Released in November, the song quickly became popular in Russia before exploding in popularity on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
On YouTube, 'Sigma Boy' has garnered an impressive 54 million views and has reached 3.8 million listens on Spotify. It has been included in various meme videos, including one from Italian football club Atalanta, and was played during a hockey match in Prague.
In an interview with RT, Mikhail Chertischev, Betsy’s father and producer, expressed his astonishment and pride regarding the song's Billboard achievement, noting that both girls were "absolutely delighted" by the news. Despite this success, he mentioned that their recognition by Billboard was unexpected given the current geopolitical climate and the anti-Russian sentiments prevalent in the West.
“An amazing story… unexpected for them. But I believe in the power of a song, if a song is talented, it has a great future despite all the restrictions,” he said. However, he emphasized that while being featured in the Billboard chart was noteworthy, the girls appreciate their online popularity even more.
“For the generation that grew up in the 1990s-2000s, getting into foreign music charts was a dream. But for the new generation, things like 1.5 million TikToks featuring their song or being on Shazam’s world top chart mean more than appearing on Billboard,” he explained.
Svetlana also shared her perspective with RT: “I was very happy. Seventh place in a global chart means a lot. But, truth to tell, I never followed Billboard, because teens are more interested in social networks like YouTube, TikTok, in Shazam. If we see big numbers there, that’s what means a lot to us.”
According to Chertischev, the success of ‘Sigma Boy’ showcases the changing landscape of global music trends. He noted that "there’s a misconception that songs need massive promotion and funds to succeed," adding that nowadays, a song can achieve international fame through social media with minimal investment.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
A song by two Russian schoolgirls has made an impressive entry into Billboard’s top ten dance hits, even outpacing tracks by major artists like Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, and Kesha. The track, ‘Sigma Boy,’ secured the seventh position in the ‘Hot Dance/Pop Songs’ chart as of January 15.
The song features the talents of 11-year-old Svetlana Chertischeva, known as Betsy, and 12-year-old Maria Yankovskaya, both of whom are emerging figures in the Russian music scene. Released in November, the song quickly became popular in Russia before exploding in popularity on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
On YouTube, 'Sigma Boy' has garnered an impressive 54 million views and has reached 3.8 million listens on Spotify. It has been included in various meme videos, including one from Italian football club Atalanta, and was played during a hockey match in Prague.
In an interview with RT, Mikhail Chertischev, Betsy’s father and producer, expressed his astonishment and pride regarding the song's Billboard achievement, noting that both girls were "absolutely delighted" by the news. Despite this success, he mentioned that their recognition by Billboard was unexpected given the current geopolitical climate and the anti-Russian sentiments prevalent in the West.
“An amazing story… unexpected for them. But I believe in the power of a song, if a song is talented, it has a great future despite all the restrictions,” he said. However, he emphasized that while being featured in the Billboard chart was noteworthy, the girls appreciate their online popularity even more.
“For the generation that grew up in the 1990s-2000s, getting into foreign music charts was a dream. But for the new generation, things like 1.5 million TikToks featuring their song or being on Shazam’s world top chart mean more than appearing on Billboard,” he explained.
Svetlana also shared her perspective with RT: “I was very happy. Seventh place in a global chart means a lot. But, truth to tell, I never followed Billboard, because teens are more interested in social networks like YouTube, TikTok, in Shazam. If we see big numbers there, that’s what means a lot to us.”
According to Chertischev, the success of ‘Sigma Boy’ showcases the changing landscape of global music trends. He noted that "there’s a misconception that songs need massive promotion and funds to succeed," adding that nowadays, a song can achieve international fame through social media with minimal investment.
Mark B Thomas for TROIB News
