# What REALLY Makes a Song a Hit?

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Podcast: [GEE RAY RECORDS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gee-ray-records-7084325)
Published: 2025-12-28T02:29:24+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/gee-ray-records/2415962
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Duration seconds: 639

## Resource

Explore the ongoing clash between YouTube’s massive streaming power and Billboard’s traditional chart rules . From viral fan campaigns to debates over what counts as a “real” hit , this episode breaks down how these two giants shape the music industry—and why their rivalry keeps rewriting the rules of success .

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