Depends on a few things…
1)Simple answer:
Yes. The songs that have the most commercial appeal will get radio/air play. When you listen to a new track think to yourself could this song be used to sell a soft drink as well as a car, if it’s yes, you could be listening to the next hit.
2)Complex but Simple answer:
70% of the music buying public which is largely us Americans are told what to listen to. We don’t pick our hits,they are chosen for us.
3)As a DJ playing for crowds:
Factors – Age group/Demographics/Venue .
Hope that helped a bit!
Boss
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