to make you a sucker
Charts music is music that qualifies for inclusion in any of the Billboard music charts.
Billboard.
Have a bunch of it sold and played commercially
Try looking at Billboard website
You haven't specified the country. In the US, the weekly radio countdown called "American Top 40" started in 1970. However, Billboard Magazine was tabulating song/music charts back in the 1930s.
Billboard
The Billboard magazine has 123 ongoing music charts in different categories (Jazz, Rock, R&B, Country, Album, etc.). There are even charts for ringtones.
Billboard magazine ranks music each week, providing charts for various genres and categories based on factors like airplay, sales, and streaming data.
Charts music is music that qualifies for inclusion in any of the Billboard music charts.
Billboard magazine publishes weekly sales figures of record and CD sales, known as the Billboard charts. These charts provide a comprehensive overview of the top-selling albums and singles across various genres. Music industry professionals and enthusiasts often refer to these charts to track the commercial success of artists and albums.
Billboard.
Billboard magazine contains articles related to the music industry, including news, reviews, interviews, charts, and features on popular artists and trends. It covers a wide range of music genres from pop to rock to hip hop and more.
Billboard
Store sales, radio, and jukebox play
Have a bunch of it sold and played commercially
The billboard top 40 charts began in January, 1955
The Billboard Music Charts did not begin until 1.1.1955