Another win for Machine Gun Kelly, now on the iTunes alternative charts. His latest single, Iris, has again taken the number one spot, with people just going nuts. Jay-mgkrap announced this with a hype post that became the talk of the town.
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Iris is not just another candidate for the charts; it is an actual moment. The track delivers that raw energy typical of MGK’s punk-rap, with an undertone of raw, emotional lyricism that fans have been devouring (sic “listening to”). On the other hand, the iTunes alternative chart plays in a major league. It’s not only well and truly gone to battle with the heavy hitters in the genre, but it has also gone all the way top again, just to confirm that, yes, Machine Gun Kelly is the real master at catchy tunes.
The responses that followed were mainly celebratory and generated with real excitement. Katy Gentry nicely summarized it, “Where it deserves to be. 🖤.” Mike Slimmen’s response was short and sweet: “As it should be. Beautiful song.” Resyra said: “HELL YES IT IS!! ❤️🔥👏🎉.”
Most interestingly, YUNG EMO COBAIN points out the wench line of artists currently serving it with MGK, saying, “This lineup is a dream to me,” followed by dropping Lola, Billie, and Fontaines DC. It’s a good reminder that the alternative scene is in its finest hour, with Machine Gun Kelly riding said wall.
That being said, chart wins are nothing new to MGK. In every type of place from rap to pop-punk and any genre-defying sound he feels like for the time being. But the chart-topping of Iris feels a little different, like the absolute full circle of the artist who has spent an entire lifetime bending and pushing every boundary.
So what next? Of course, being more music, more chaos, and definitely more chart-topping. The Machine Gun Kelly never does anything quiet—he doesn’t even know the meaning of quiet—and Iris alone stands to testify that he’s certainly not closing down anytime soon. Be it that you love him or hate him, the fact that he is out here making moves is actually something you can’t deny. Currently, those moves include iTunes alternative charts domination. What an impressive way to start a Tuesday, I must say.
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Side note: What for have you been holding not to put a finger on this one? Go somewhere and hit play already. Then come back to shower us thanks; or just openly ignore us. It’s number one anyway.
