Nicky Jam & Romeo Santos’ “Fan de tus Fotos” Rises to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart

It’s a picture perfect run for Nicky Jam

The 40-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican-American singer’s latest single “Fan de tus Fotos,” with Romeo Santos, has landed atop Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart dated May 1.

Romeo Santos & Nicky Jam

The song rises 8-1 in its 11th week.

It’s the second collaboration for the two artists, who previously paired up for the top 10 hit “Bella y Sensual” (2018), which also features Daddy Yankee.

“Fan De Tus Fotos” makes its way to No. 1 boosted by a 38% increase in audience impressions, to 9.8 million, earned in the week ending April 25, according to MRC Data. It rallies to the top flanked by heavy support from New York’s WSKQ (up 906,000 in audience), Puerto Rico’s WODA (up 546,000) and Miami’s WXDJ (up 261,000).

The new chart champ gives Jam his 15th No. 1 and Santos, who last led the tally in 2019 with “Aullando,” his 18th.

Here’s a recap at the acts with the most leaders:

31, Enrique Iglesias
29, J Balvin
23, Daddy Yankee
23, Ozuna
20, Maluma
18, Romeo Santos
18, Wisin
17, Ricky Martin
15, Carlos Vives
15, Nicky Jam
15, Shakira

In addition to the single’s coronation on Latin Airplay, “Fan de tus Fotos” pounces to No. 1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart as well. There, it becomes Jam’s 13th leader and Santos’ third.

“Fan” was produced by Sky Rompiendo with Saga Whiteblack as sound engineer, and was written by both Jam and Santos alongside other acts.

Alex Sensation Earns His Second No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Songs Chart with “La Mala y La Buena”

Alex Sensation is the leader of the pack…

The Colombian radio DJ, whose real name is Javier Alexander Salazar, has earned his second No. 1 on Billboard’s Tropical Songs chart.

Alex Sensation

It’s Alex Sensation’s first chart-topper as a lead act, as “La Mala y La Buena,” with Gente de Zona, steps 2-1 in its 13th frame.

He hosts daily programs on New York City’s La Mega 97.9 FM

Notably, La Mega 97.9 FM (WSKQ) contributes 26 percent of the overall weekly audience points that push the song to No. 1, while sister-station WXDJ Miami (a fellow Spanish Broadcasting System station) championed the song with 79 spins.

In November 2012, the song Balada (Tche Tcherere Tche Tche) became the number one song on the Billboard’s Tropical Song list, a track by Gusttavo Lima that featured Alex Sensation, as well as Pitbull.

Over his career, Alex Sensation has received an ACE Award from the Association of Latin Entertainment Critics, the Global Spin Award, and the Latin Mix Award.

Optimo Earns First No. 1 on the Billboard Charts

It’s a case of no pain, no gain for Optimo…

The Bachata singer has notched his first Billboard chart-topper, as his single “Duele” rises 3-1 on the Tropical Airplay chart.

Optimo

The song is the first official single from his set Amor De Guerra, which will be released on June 17.

The song grows by 32 percent in plays, with WXDJ Miami leading in spins (68) during the chart’s tracking week.

A recently released remix of the song featuring urban star J Alvarez has helped champion it on-air.

Optimo previously existed as a band under different formations, but has since been continued as a solo effort by vocalist Alixandro R. Sanchez under the same moniker.