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Fans Choose Cynthia Erivo’s ‘Worst of Me’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music


Cynthia Erivo's "Worst of Me" tops Billboard's latest new music poll that features artists in various genres of music.

“Worst of Me” captured 73% of the vote, surpassing recent releases from artists like Lana Del Rey(“Henry, Come On”), Jessie Murph(“Blue Strips”), Bon Iver( SABLE fABLE), Rauw Alejandro(“Carita Linda”), and others. In addition to showcasing her powerhouse vocals, the project marks a new chapter for Erivo as a songwriter, as she has co-writing credits on every track. Following the blockbuster success of Wicked in 2024, she received a best actress nomination at the 2025 Oscars, where she also delivered a show-stopping performance of “Defying Gravity” alongside co-star Ariana Grande.

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