On cue, the popular singles compilation series returned with its yearly August installment on 2019's Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 71. As always, the collection features some of the biggest hits from the worlds of pop, hip-hop, electronic, and whatever else happens to be hot on the charts that season. Notable selections in this set include the Jonas Brother's big comeback "Sucker"; breakthrough singles by Ava Max ("Sweet but Psycho"), Lizzo ("Juice"), and Billie Eilish ("bad guy"); and the record-breaking Hot 100 number one champion "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X and special guest/country co-sign Billy Ray Cyrus. Frequent Now faces Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Katy Perry, and the Chainsmokers also appear. Vol. 71's "Now What's Next!" section highlights up-and-comers Freya Ridings, Kina, and David Francisco, as well as indie electronic trio Muna. Upon release, Vol. 71 charted just within the Top 40 on the Billboard 200. ~ Neil Z. Yeung