April 4 is a significant date in Top 40 history. It has seen Madonna in the spotlight, Justin Bieber dominating the charts, and New Kids on the Block announcing their reunion on The Today Show.
Several artists have made their mark on this day. In 1995, Montell Jordan released his debut album, *This Is How We Do It*, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 and No. 4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The title track became a massive hit, reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100. He also had another Top 40 single, “,” which hit No. 21.
In 2000, P!nk launched her debut album, *Can’t Take Me Home*, selling over four million copies worldwide. It produced two Top 40 singles, “,” and “,” but the album itself peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard 200.
Fast forward to 2017, Halsey released a powerful music video for “Now or Never,” featuring intense scenes from her album *Hopeless Fountain Kingdom*. Then in 2019, Ed Sheeran, now a superstar, performed at Taoyuan City Stadium in Taiwan during his ÷ Tour.
April 4 also marks important cultural milestones. Clive Davis was born in 1932, known for shaping the careers of stars like Billy Joel and Whitney Houston. In 1946, Dave Hill of Slade was born, contributing to several Top 40 hits. Jill Scott, born in 1972, is a three-time GRAMMY winner with many chart-topping singles and a foundation for underprivileged kids. In 1989, Pepsi dropped Madonna from their ads due to backlash over religious imagery in her music video.
