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Chartbreaker: Why Tommy Richman Is Already Looking Beyond His Breakthrough Hit: ‘This Is the Start of a Run’

Tommy Richman's 'Million Dollar Baby' has been a fixture in the Hot 100's top 10 since its release in April. Meet Billboard's June 2024 Chartbreaker.

“She likes a lot of older songs way more and [other] stuff off the album, too.” But while his parents may not be captivated by the ‘80s funk-inspired track, the rest of the country has been infatuated, giving him a steady top-5 Billboard Hot 100 hit. The positive feedback he received online encouraged Richman to chase music as a full-time career, and in 2022, he met Darren Xu, COO of Brent Faiyaz’s imprint, ISO Supremacy, and his now-manager. He released two grooving singles in 2024 before his breakthrough, first with “Soulcrusher” and then “Selfish.” On April 13, Richman uploaded a teaser of another track — what would ultimately become “Million Dollar Baby” — to social media, shot in a grainy VHS style and featuring the artist and his friends dancing to the beat in the studio.

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