Morgan Wallen dominates charts with ‘I’m the Problem’ and 36 other songs
Morgan Wallen has made a dramatic entrance atop the charts with his latest success, “I’m the Problem,” as expected, grabbing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. The album is jam-packed with music, featuring 37 songs, most of which have found their way to the Hot 100 chart. In addition to his album success, Wallen’s new single, a collaboration with Tate McRae titled “What I Want,” has also debuted at the top of the chart. On the contrary, although two big names made an attempt to break into the charts this week, it fell short of the success Wallen has achieved, highlighting the tough competition artists face in the music industry in 2025.
The rise to stardom is indeed a rollercoaster ride, and we see the English rock band, Sleep Token, experiencing this firsthand. Last week, Sleep Token celebrated their first-ever No. 1 album with “Even in Arcadia,” but this week, it slips down to No. 6 following the wave of success that Wallen’s album brings. With strong sales and impressive streaming numbers, Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” secures its place as the chart-topper for the week.
Wallen’s latest creation, “I’m the Problem,” has garnered massive attention, accumulating 493,000 “equivalent album units,” representing a mix of sales and streams. While the numbers are impressive, they still slightly trail behind those generated by his previous album, “One Thing at a Time.” Despite the absence of a definitive “song of the summer” from this album, Wallen has managed to dominate the charts with his powerful presence, with his previous albums, “One Thing at a Time” and “Dangerous: The Double Album,” maintaining spots in the top 12.
In a striking display of Wallen’s impact, nearly all the songs from “I’m the Problem” have entered the Hot 100, with an overwhelming majority of them making it to the top 10. Notably, even his older hit songs are still resonating with listeners, maintaining their positions on the charts, showcasing Wallen’s enduring popularity in the music industry. Entrancing his audience further, another standout debut this week came from BTS’s Jin, entering the Billboard 200 at No. 3, making this his highest-charting solo album so far.
However, Wallen’s success has inadvertently overshadowed other notable works, as Kendrick Lamar’s “Luther (feat. SZA)” loses its top spot to Alex Warren’s “Ordinary,” only to be dethroned swiftly by the domination of Wallen’s songs on the charts. Despite the fierce competition, Wallen’s latest track, “What I Want,” a collaboration with Tate McRae, has emerged as a strong contender for the coveted title of “song of the summer” for 2025.
The music industry landscape is unpredictable and fiercely competitive, as seen with the disappointing performance of Maren Morris’s “D R E A M S I C L E” and Arcade Fire’s “Pink Elephant,” failing to make an impact on the Billboard 200 charts. Morris and Arcade Fire’s recent albums, once gracing the top spots, have now faced setbacks, emphasizing the challenges artists face when evolving their musical styles and navigating the ever-changing demands of the music scene.