Top 5 Songs for Week Ending July 9

七月一周劲歌TOP5

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TRANSCRIPT

Hi, I'm Ray McDonald on the Voice of America and this is the Top 5 Countdown. We're counting down the five most popular songs in the Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending July 9, 2016.

The United States celebrated its 240th birthday on Monday, and here's something else to celebrate: a new song in the Top Five. Let's hear is from Rihana and Calvin Harris "This is What You Came For".

(Song: Calvin Harris & Rihanna "This Is What You Came For")

Calvin Harris and Rihanna say "This Is What You Came For," and if you want new music, yes it is. They jump a slot to fifth place.

This is their second visit to the Top Five: back in 2011, "We Found Love" spent 10 weeks at number one and went on to become Rihanna's most successful single.

The Chainsmokers and Daya seem comfortable in fourth place, because that's where we find them once again with "Don't Let Me Down." The Chainsmokers are teaching young DJs to make hit records. Hold on for more.

(Song: Chainsmokers Featuring Daya "Don't Let Me Down")

All is quiet for the Chainsmokers and Daya's "Don't Let Me Down" holds yet another week in fourth place. Chainsmokers member Andrew Taggart posts YouTube tutorials explaining how he creates their hits. Andrew says he and his partner Alex Pall learned all they know from YouTube, and they want to return the favor.

Stay in put Number 3. Say hello to Desiigner, "Panda".(Song: Desiigner "Panda")

Desiigner relaxes in third place with his former champ "Panda." The 19-year-old Brooklyn rapper is criss-crossing the U.S, promoting his breakout single which he bought for $200. Desiigner says he purchased the beat online from a European kid named Menace. They've never actually met.

Justin Timberlake stays in striking distance this week, as "Can't Stop the Feeling" holds at number two. Justin gave his fans an online gift over the July 4 weekend. Details are on the way.

(Song: Justin Timberlake "Can't Stop the Feeling" )

Justin Timberlake hangs tough in second place with his Trolls soundtrack hit "Stop the Feeling". Over the weekend Justin and hiswife Jessica Biel shared an Instagram photo of their one-year-old son, Silas, and U.S. media report they're actively trying for a second child.

Well, not only does Drake rule the Hot 100 for a seventh big week with "One Dance," he also hangs onto the album title. What is the secret to his success? Stay with me.

(Song: Drake Featuring Wizkid and Kyla "One Dance")

Drake, Wizkid and Kyla are the Hot 100 champs for a seventh week with "One Dance". Over on the album chart, Views hold the gold for a ninth straight week. That's the longest consecutive streak at number one since 2012, when Adele dominated the list for 10 weeks with 21.

According to Billboard, streaming is the secret to Views' success, with almost 73 percent of its activity coming from online platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and Tidal.

The tide of hits never stops on the charts, so be sure and stop by next week!

I'm Ray McDonald and this has been the Top 5 Countdown on the Voice of America.

Adapted from 七月一周劲歌TOP5

VOCABULARY

1. slot n. a position, a time or an opportunity for sb./sth, for example in a list, a programme of events or a series of broadcasts （名单、日程安排或广播节目表中的）位置，时间，机会

2. tutorial n. a short book or computer program that gives information on a particular subject or explains how sth. Is done 教程；辅导材料；使用说明书

3. champ n. （常用于报章，champion 的非正式写法）冠军

4. rapper n. a person who speaks the words of a rap song 说唱歌手

5. consecutive adj. following one after another in a series, without interruption 连续不断的

6. streak n. a series of successes or failures, especially in a sport or in gambling （尤指体育比赛或赌博中）顺的时候，背的时候，运气，手气

7. streaming n. 流媒体。是一种数据传送技术，它把客户机收到的数据变成一个稳定连续的流，源源不断地送出，使用户听到的声音或看到的图象十分平稳，而且用户在整个文件送完之前就可以开始在屏幕上浏览文件。这在目前大多数用户因接入瓶颈而不具备快速下载大型多媒体文件的情况下尤为重要。Streaming的中文译名可译为 "成流"或"连续播送"。当与其它词汇搭配使用时，可简译为"流"，利用Streaming技术送出的声音或图象叫流音频 (streaming audio) 或流视象 (streaming video)，有人把此统称为"流媒体"。

QUESTIONS

Listen to the news and complete the table with what you hear.

A new song in the Top Five

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