Starrgirl Dominates This Week’s New Music Poll
TL;DR
Fans named Ayra Starr’s Starrgirl this week’s favorite new music in Billboard’s poll, with the 16‑track third album taking more than 87% of the vote. Starrgirl features collaborations with Zayn, Rema, Leon Thomas and Danny Ocean, includes singles Tornado and Gimme Dat, and reflects a broader, NYC‑inspired sound. Starr says the project represents a complete, unshowy version of herself beyond traditional expectations.
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