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Which Song From Karol G’s ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Is Becoming the Album’s Viral Breakout Hit?

This week's Trending Up looks at a gradually building viral hit from Karol's latest, as well as an exploding Cody Johnson deep cut and some tribute streams for the late Hayden Panettiere.

Which Song From Karol G’s ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’ Is Becoming the Album’s Viral Breakout Hit?

Karol G's latest album, "No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto," has been generating buzz on social media, with one track in particular standing out as a viral breakout hit. While collaborations with international artists like Drake and Bruno Mars have also charted well, the song "BbY WOW," featuring Spanish artists Judeline and Risowsky, has become the album's standout track.

The song, which describes a person's surprise at how much they like something, has quickly gained popularity, opening at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 4.5 million U.S. streams in its first three days of release. The track features an interpolation of the Coolie Dance Riddim, a danceable beat that has been used in other hit songs.

As the album's mood is largely centered on heartbreak, "BbY WOW" provides a refreshing change of pace with its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics.

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