Sabrina Carpenter continues to ride a hot streak in pop music, thanks to a record-breaking performance on the Billboard Hot 100. Her new album Short n’ Sweet marked not only the singer’s debut No. 1 on the Billboard 200 but also a few historic markers as several singles on it entered the Hot 100. Three of her songs—”Taste,” “Please Please Please,” and “Espresso” all charted together at No. 4, 5 and 6, respectively. “Taste” meanwhile, entered at No. 2. With this move, Carpenter enters the pantheon of greats since she becomes the first artist who had all three singles, simultaneously for her debut performances on the Hot 100.
This success has helped Carpenter grow her influence in the music arena; she joins the small fraternity of artists, including Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, who have pulled off this feat. She has been able to equal only one, The Beatles, in this feat and is now placed among the music legends. Her latest hits show her potential of mixing a catchy tune with relatable yet witty lyrics that make her a pop aficionado’s favorite.
Much of the success of this album lies in the fact that Carpenter is an artist, truly at her best in every sense of the word: she continues to grow and evolve as much as holding herself to an incredibly high standard by working with top producers like Jack Antonoff, with whom she collaborated on *Short n’ Sweet*. Impressed with Carpenter, Antonoff described her unique approach to songwriting and vocal performance, this only heightens the credibility of this young artist working within the pop scene.
Lead single, “Taste” has easily won the hearts of listeners through its catchy beat and sassy use of words. The proud video clip for the song further fueled the gains garnered by this track. It is indeed a great visual enticer, and it kept viewers on high alert not only on YouTube but also on social media sites. Carpenter’s fans have warmly welcomed the other singles that debuted atop the charts, “Please Please Please,” and “Espresso.” Each one has showcased Carpenter’s vocal capabilities and her versatility.
In an industry packed with veterans, Carpenter’s achievement at the age of 25, when she became able to achieve such high chart positions, says much about her talent and her potential. Her chart success is continuous, which promises a significant role for her in popular music for years to come.
