A week after securing his first No. 1 hit from his latest album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, Bad Bunny achieves a second chart-topper with “DtMF” rising to the top spot on the list dated Jan. 25, marking his 16th No. 1 hit so far. This track replaces “Nuevayol,” which falls from No. 1 after holding the position for one week.
Breaking Records
By dethroning his own song, Bad Bunny sets a new record as the only artist to replace himself at the No. 1 spot five times on Hot Latin Songs since its inception in 1994.
Self-Replacement Streak
Bad Bunny’s streak of replacing his own songs began in 2019 when “La Canción,” featuring J Balvin, gave way to “Vete” on the charts. This trend continued with songs like “Moscow Mule” and “Me Porto Bonito,” as well as collaborations like “Titi Me Preguntó” and “Gently” with Drake.
Historical Milestones
In the history of the chart, nine artists have managed to replace themselves at No. 1, with Bad Bunny leading the pack with five self-replacements. Other notable artists include Ozuna and Karol G, each achieving this feat twice.
Chart-Topping Success
“DtMF” secures the No. 1 spot with the Greatest Gainer/Streaming honors in its first full tracking week, garnering 34.9 million official streams and 2,000 sales downloads. The track also performs well on other charts like Streaming Songs, Latin Streaming Songs, Digital Song Sales, and Latin Digital Song Sales.
Additionally, “DtMF” climbs to the second spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Bad Bunny’s highest rank since his collaboration on “I Like It” with Cardi B and J Balvin in 2018.
Record-Breaking Career
With his 16th No. 1 hit, Bad Bunny extends his lead among Latin rhythm artists on Hot Latin Songs, tying with Luis Miguel for the second-most chart-toppers, behind Enrique Iglesias who holds the record with 27 No. 1 hits.
Top Artists on Hot Latin Songs
Here’s a summary of the artists with the most No. 1 hits on Hot Latin Songs since its inception:
27, Enrique Iglesias
16, Bad Bunny
16, Luis Miguel
15, Gloria Estefan
13, Shakira
11, Marco Antonio Solis
11, Ricky Martin
FAQs
Q: How many No. 1 hits does Bad Bunny have on Hot Latin Songs?
A: Bad Bunny has achieved 16 No. 1 hits on the Hot Latin Songs chart.
Q: Who holds the record for the most No. 1 hits on Hot Latin Songs?
A: Enrique Iglesias currently holds the record with 27 No. 1 hits on Hot Latin Songs.
Credit: www.billboard.com
