Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” Dominates Billboard Hot 100
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Chart-Topping Debut
Sabrina Carpenter’s latest single, “Manchild,” has stormed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at Number One for the week of June 21, 2025. This marks Carpenter’s first single to debut directly at the top spot and her second overall Number One hit, following last year’s “Please Please Please”.
Record-Breaking Performance
• Streams and Sales: “Manchild” achieved 27.1 million official streams, 14 million radio airplay impressions, and 20,000 units sold in the United States during its first tracking week.
• Historical Context: It is only the fourth song with “child” in its title to reach Number One since Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’ Mine” in 1988.
• International Success: The track also dethroned Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” from the top of the UK’s Official Singles Chart, becoming Carpenter’s fourth UK Number One single.
About the Song and Album
• Lead Single: “Manchild” is the lead single from Carpenter’s upcoming seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, set for release on August 29, 2025.
• Creative Process: Co-written with Amy Allen and produced by Jack Antonoff, Carpenter describes the song as a playful reflection on young adulthood, capturing the spirit of a “loving eye roll” and endless summer road trips.
• Artist’s Perspective: Carpenter has emphasized her desire to release music based on inspiration rather than industry norms, stating, “If I’m inspired to write and make something new, I would rather do that. Why would I wait three years just for the sake of waiting three years?”.
Public and Critical Reception
• Fan Response: The song’s rapid ascent has been met with excitement from fans, though Carpenter has also addressed some online backlash regarding the album’s cover art and the sexual themes in her music, defending her creative choices in recent interviews.
• Cultural Impact: “Manchild” is already being hailed as a contender for “song of the summer,” following the massive success of her 2024 hit “Espresso”.
Upcoming Plans
• Touring: Carpenter is set to headline major music festivals this summer, including Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, before launching a North American tour in October.
Sabrina Carpenter’s “Manchild” is not only dominating the charts but also setting the tone for the summer, reinforcing her status as one of pop’s leading voices in 2025
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