Melanie Martinez has secured the top spot in this week’s fan-voted rankings. According to InMusic’s latest poll on X, her new album Hades emerged as the most popular release, outperforming new drops from Zayn, Miley Cyrus, and RAYE.
The results highlight a tightly contested race. Hades leads with 39% of the vote, followed closely by Zayn’s “Sideways” at 35%. Miley Cyrus’ “Younger You” claims 20%, while RAYE’s This Music May Contain Hope. rounds out the list with 6%. The margin between the top two entries underscores the competitive nature of a release week defined by high-profile releases.
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Released on March 27 via Atlantic Records, Hades marks Martinez’s fourth studio album and the first installment of a planned double project. Spanning 18 tracks and running just over 70 minutes, the record leans into dystopian themes while expanding her cinematic alt-pop aesthetic. Pre-release singles “Possession” and “Disney Princess” set the tone earlier in the year, while album cuts like “GARBAGE” and “IS THIS A CULT?” quickly became fan-favorites.
Zayn’s “Sideways,” also released March 27, serves as the second single from his upcoming album Konnakol, due April 17. Built on minimalist R&B production, the track revisits themes of intimacy and emotional distance, with lyrics that foreground vulnerability. The release continues a measured rollout following “Die For Me,” positioning Konnakol as one of the most anticipated albums of April 2026.
Miley Cyrus approached the week from a different angle. Her standalone single “Younger You” arrived as part of the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary celebrations, first premiering during a Disney+ special aired March 24.
RAYE’s This Music May Contain Hope. delivered the most expansive project of the group. The 17-track album, released independently on March 27, incorporates orchestral arrangements, spoken-word segments, and collaborations with artists including Al Green, alongside contributions from the London Symphony Orchestra. Conceptually structured around emotional “seasons,” the record explores resilienceq and personal growth across a 73-minute runtime.
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