Shakira achieves a new career milestone with her latest single “Soltera,” climbing to number 4 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated Oct. 26), marking her 41st top 10 hit on the overall ranking. This accomplishment extends Shakira’s record for the most top 10 hits among women and ties her with Enrique Iglesias for the most top 10s among Latin pop acts.
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Shakira’s Career Milestones
Shakira’s record-extending 41st top 10 on Latin Airplay comes shortly after she achieved a significant milestone on Latin Pop Airplay, tying Iglesias for the most number 1 hits and surpassing her female peers with 25 career champions.
“Soltera” reaches the top spot on Latin Airplay after garnering 6.3 million audience impressions for the week ending Oct. 17, resulting in a 63% increase in radio airplay from the previous period and earning the Greatest Gainer award.
“Soltera” maintains its number 1 position on Latin Pop Airplay for a second week, debuting at number 12 on Sony Music Latin on the chart dated Oct. 12.
Top 10 Acts on Latin Airplay
Shakira’s rise to number 4 on Latin Airplay ties her with Iglesias for the most top 10 hits among Latin pop acts since 1994. Here’s a breakdown of the acts with the most top 10 hits, with Shakira standing out as the only female presence:
49, Daddy Yankee
42, J Balvin
41, Enrique Iglesias
41, Shakira
39, Ozuna
“Soltera” continues its success on various Billboard charts, entering the top 10 on Hot Latin Songs at number 9, with increased sales and streams. The song accumulates 4.3 million official U.S. streams, securing a number 15 position on Latin Streaming Songs. Additionally, sales contribute to nearly 1,000 U.S. downloads, leading to a climb to number 2 on Latin Digital Song Sales after topping the chart for one week.
“Soltera” climbs to number 28 on Billboard Global 200 with 37.1 million streams worldwide and reaches number 16 on the Global Excl. U.S. tally with 33.2 million streams outside the U.S., marking Shakira’s best ranking on the latter since June 2023.
Shakira’s career milestones coincide with the announcement of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran North American leg tour, rescheduled to spring 2025, with several venues upgraded to stadiums.
FAQs
Question: What is Shakira’s latest career milestone?
Answer: Shakira achieves her 41st top 10 hit on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart with her single “Soltera.”
Question: How does “Soltera” perform on Latin Pop Airplay?
Answer: “Soltera” maintains its number 1 position on Latin Pop Airplay for a second week.
Question: What global achievements has “Soltera” reached?
Answer: “Soltera” rises on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts with impressive streaming numbers.
Question: What upcoming event is associated with Shakira’s career milestones?
Answer: Shakira’s career milestones coincide with the announcement of the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran North American leg tour, scheduled for spring 2025.
Credit: www.billboard.com
