Soul Sweep: October 4, 2014...

We're at the "hump" of today's "chart sweeps", sampling the songs making the radio charts in Billboard magazine, and this time I'm serving up the latest R&B songs on the radio...

On the main R&B/Hip Hop Airplay chart Jeremih and YG rule for a fifth week with "Don't Tell 'Em"...

The top debut at #39 is from new singer/rapper from Atlanta I LOVE MAKONNEN, a protege' of Drake with his first hit "Tuesday" featuring the Canadian rapper...

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Juicy J returns at #47 with "Low", featuring Nicki Minaj, Lil' Bibby, and Young Thug. It's the first single from the former Three 6 Mafia rapper's upcoming fourth solo album Pure THC. Meh.

The last of the three entries on the big chart at #49 is alternative soul singer Avery Sunshine with "Call My Name". The former "Soul Pick" is sitting at #13 in its fourth month on the Adult R&B list...

Meanwhile, on the older-skewing Adult R&B radio panel, Trey Songz leaps four spots to #1 with "What's Best For You"...

As neo-soul singer Tank's "You're My Star" is still in the top-10, his next single, "Stronger", enters at #27. This lush ballad is my "Soul Pick of the Week"...

And at #30 is soul vocal powerhouse Boyz II Men with "Losing Sleep", from their upcoming new album Collide. Their last album sent "More Than You'll Ever Know" to #16...This new one actually sounds more Backstreet Boys than Boyz II Men...

Lastly, on the Rhythmic radio format, whose playlists add more dance and pop to their mix, the aforementioned "Don't Tell 'Em" is on top for a fifth week...

Singer and rapper Kirko Bangz lands at #36 with "Rich" featuring August Alsina...

Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris dances in at #38 with his new single with British blue-eyed soul singer John Newman, "Blame"...

Pop duo Kalin & Myles are in at #39 with "Love Robbery"...

Another act with a big YouTube presence, rapper Bobby Schmurda, enters at #40 with "Hot Boy"...

I'll be back in 90 with the latest on country radio....groove on!