Tom Petty Nears Achieving Top Position on a Chart He Previously Never Reached During His Lifetime
Tom Petty consistently appears on multiple U.S. charts due to fans' ongoing purchases and streams of his popular tracks. His 'Greatest Hits' compilation keeps him in the rock rankings, a common occurrence. Posthumously, he earns a new hit, surpassing a count he was unaware of during his lifetime.
On this week's Rap Digital Song Sales chart, Petty debuts at number 2. He features on a song titled "Last Dance With Mary Jane," which debuts second on the list of America's top-selling rap tracks, not alone in his feat.
"Last Dance With Mary Jane" is spearheaded by Snoop Dogg, and it's part of his new album 'Missionary,' which affects numerous Billboard charts this week. The track also credits Jelly Roll in a featured role, alongside Petty.
Though new to the Rap Digital Song Sales chart, Petty's collaborators are no strangers. Snoop collects his 15th top 10 hit on the list, a multi-genre powerhouse boasting 34 career entries.
Jelly, on the other hand, earns his third top 10 win on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart. His entire list of accomplishment consists of just three tracks.
Another legendary rocker graces the rap ranking this week. Snoop also collaborated with Sting on 'Missionary,' and their joint effort "Another Part of Me" debuted at number 4 last week. Despite a slight fall, it now sits at number 7.
Snoop dominates the Rap Digital Song Sales chart, despite not securing the top spot. This week, "Squabble Up" by Kendrick Lamar takes the crown, with Snoop filling four of the chart's ten slots, thus controlling 40% of the entire roster.
Even as Petty scores his first posthumous hit on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart, his own work continues to thrive on other genre-specific charts. His 'Greatest Hits' compilation, a collection of beloved songs by Petty and his band the Heartbreakers, slips one spot on both the Top Rock Albums (No. 25) and Top Rock & Alternative Albums (No. 32) rankings.
Tom Petty's posthumous collaboration with Snoop Dogg on the song "Last Dance With Mary Jane" lands at number 2 on this week's Rap Digital Song Sales chart. The new single, which also features Jelly Roll, contributes to Snoop Dogg's 15th top 10 hit on this chart.
The song debuted at number 2 on the list of America's top-selling rap tracks, adding to Tom Petty's notable presence on various U.S. charts even after his passing. This posthumous hit marks a significant milestone for Petty, surpassing a count he was unaware of during his lifetime.
Snoop Dogg's new album 'Missionary' has a significant impact on several Billboard charts this week, and "Last Dance With Mary Jane" is one of its standout tracks. Tom Petty's inclusion in this hip-hop album has opened up new avenues for his music, reaching a broader audience than his typical rock genres.
The new Tom Petty single isn't the only notable collaboration on Snoop Dogg's 'Missionary' album. The album also features Sting, whose joint effort "Another Part of Me" debuted at number 4 last week and currently sits at number 7.
Despite not securing the top spot on the Rap Digital Song Sales chart, Snoop Dogg still exerts a considerable influence. With "Squabble Up" by Kendrick Lamar taking the top spot, Snoop fills four of the chart's ten slots, making up 40% of the entire roster. Meanwhile, Tom Petty's 'Greatest Hits' compilation remains popular on other genre-specific charts, dropping one spot on both the Top Rock Albums and Top Rock & Alternative Albums rankings.
