This Week’s (July 17) Must-Hear Debuts on Billboard Hot 100

WizKid’s "Essence" featuring Tems is included

It's the week of July 17, 2021, and Nigeria's music icon, Wizkid's "Essence" is heralded as one of the must-hear songs on Billboard, as he makes his debut entrant to the chart.

New songs hit the Hot 100 every week, so we're rounding up the must-hear debuts for the week of 07/17/21. Big Red Machine’s "Renegade" featuring Taylor Swift.

"Renegade" a song by Big Red Machine featuring American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, was released on July 2, 2021. It was serviced to US triple-A radio on the same day as the third single from the band's second studio album, How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last?, which is slated for release on August 27, 2021.

WizKid’s "Essence" featuring Tems.

Grammy Award-winning international superstar Wizkid released the video for “Essence” featuring fellow Nigerian singer/songwriter Tems, on April 9. Directed by DK, the video was shot in Accra, Ghana.

Tai Verdes’ "A-O-K."

Released on May 6th, A-O-K falls in line with many songs meant to uplift one's morale. But it isn't here to preach that everything is going to be fine.

Chris Stapleton's "You Should Probably Leave."

Chris Stapleton often blends an extra dose of soul or R&B into his country, and those stylistics are once again on full display in "You Should Probably Leave," his latest submission to country radio.

Old Dominion’s "I Was On A Boat That Day."

The new single “I Was on a Boat That Day,” is the ACM-winning group’s lead offering from an upcoming project. It's out with buoyant rhythm and hum-along melodies underpinned by accordion, “I Was on a Boat That Day” nearly masks the fact that it’s a breakup song.