Bad Bunny’s “DTMF” Logs 41st Week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Chart

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is inching closer to another Latin music record…

After securing his record-extending seventh consecutive win atop Billboard’s year-end top Latin Artist of the year in 2025, the 31-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar is thisclose to another record.

His hit “DTMF” logs its 41st week at No. 1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart dated December 27, tying for the second-most weeks at No. 1 with Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailando” (featuring Descemer Bueno and Gente de Zona), which concluded its 41-week streak atop the chart in February 2015.

The songs trail only Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito” (featuring Justin Bieber), which continues to lead with 56 weeks at No. 1.

The Hot Latin Songs chart launched in 1986.

“DTMF,” the fourth single from Benito’s album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, banks its 41st week at the summit on Hot Latin Songs fueled by 6 million official U.S. streams and 2.6 million in radio airplay audience during the December 12-18 tracking week, as reported by Luminate.

It’s the second song from the album to have achieved the No. 1 slot, following “Nuevayol” (one week in January), which sits at No. 5.

Additionally, two other tracks hold strong on the chart’s top 10: “Baile Inolvidable” at No. 3 and “EOO” at No. 4.

In the 39-year history of the Hot Latin Songs chart, 11 songs have logged 20 or more weeks at No. 1. Among those artists with more than one track achieving the feat are Bad Bunny, J Balvin and Iglesias.

Here are the longest-leading No. 1s on Hot Latin Songs since its inception:

Weeks at No. 1, Title, Artist, Peak Date
56, “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, feat. Justin Bieber (Feb. 18, 2017)
41, “DTMF,” Bad Bunny (Jan. 25, 2025)
41, “Bailando,” Enrique Iglesias, feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona (May 17, 2014)
30, “El Perdón,” Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias (March 21, 2015)
27, “Dákiti,” Bad Bunny & Jhayco (Nov. 14, 2020)
26, “Pepas” Farruko (Aug. 28, 2021)
25, “La Tortura,” Shakira, feat. Alejandro Sanz (June 4, 2005)
24, “RITMO (Bad Boys for Life),” Black Eyed Peas & J Balvin (January 4, 2020)
22, “Ginza,” J Balvin (Oct. 17, 2015)
20, “Me Porto Bonito,” Bad Bunny & Chencho Corleone (May 28, 2022)
20, “Te Quiero,” Flex (April 5, 2008)

Bad Bunny Rules Billboard’s List of Top Latin Artists of the 21st Century

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny is the man of the quarter-century…

The 31-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning artist reigns as the No. 1 Latin act on Billboard’s recap of the first 25 years of the quarter-century, ruling Billboard’s Top Latin Artists of the 21st Century chart.

The retrospective is based on performance on the Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs charts from January 2000 through December 2024.

Bad Bunny’s placement atop the Top Latin Artists of the 21st Century chart is all the more impressive in that he didn’t appear on Billboard’s rankings until 2016.

His tallies over 2000-24: 14 No. 1s on Hot Latin Songs and eight on Top Latin Albums.

He has since extended his respective counts to 16 and nine leaders, as well as a record 89 Hot Latin Songs top 10s — more than twice the totals of runners-up Enrique Iglesias and Luis Miguel (39 each) — dating to the chart’s 1986 start.

Benito was also Billboard‘s all-genre top artist of 2022 and is the reigning top Latin artist for five straight years, from 2020 to 2024.

Reflecting the biggest names in Latin from Y2K to today, check out the top 10 acts on Billboard’s Top Latin Artists of the 21st Century chart below and the entire 100-position ranking in Billboard’s Greatest of All Time charts menu.

Fuerza Regida’s “Marlboro Rojo” Dethrones Bad Bunny for No. 1 Spot on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Chart

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Fuerza Regida has a smokin’ hot hit…

The Regional Mexican group’s 111XPANTIA album has delivered its first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, as “Marlboro Rojo” claims the top spot on the chart dated August 30.

The group notches its third No. 1 and first on its own.

“Marlboro Rojo” brings a halt to Bad Bunny’s longest-leading hit, “DtMF,” after the latter reigned for 31 consecutive weeks out of its 33-week run so far.

“Marlboro Rojo” rises 2-1 on the multi-metric tally with gains across radio and streaming. It climbs 37-23 on the overall Latin Airplay chart following a 28% growth in audience impressions, to 4.2 million, earned in the United States during the Aug. 15-21 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The song also drew 6.2 million streams during the same period, enough to rebound to its No. 1 peak, for a fourth week, on Latin Streaming Songs.

Prior to the first No. 1 single from Fuerza Regida’s album 111XPANTIA — which earned the group its sixth ruler on Top Regional Mexican Albums and led for 16 weeks running — the act dominated Hot Latin Songs with “Tu Boda,” with Oscar Maydon (11 weeks beginning last November), and “Bebe Dame,” with Grupo Frontera (two in 2023).

Notably, all the songs from 111XPANTIA album secured a spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart upon its release.

Beyond the album’s new chart-topping hit, two other songs broke into the top 10. Among them, “Tu Sancho” fell just shy of the top spot with a No. 2 peak in July.

Elsewhere, “Marlboro Rojo” also breaks into the upper region on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart (rising 16-10); the group’s 12th top 10.

Rauw Alejandro Teams Up with Laura Pausini to Perform “Se Fue” Live in Italy

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Rauw Alejandro has brought a classic song to life, with an assist from the track’s original singer.

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican singer and rapper joined voices with Laura Pausini to perform their duet “Se Fue” for the first time together in concert, seven months after the collaboration was included on Alejandro’s 2024 Cosa Nuestra album.

The Italian songstress and Alejandro finally joined forces for a live performance of Pausini’s original 1990s hit during Rauw’s Cosa Nuestra tour stop in Milan, Italy on Sunday, June 29.

“Singing ‘Se Fue’ for the first time on stage with Rauw Alejandro, in front of his fans in Milan, was magical and so much fun,” Pausini exclusively tells Billboard. “I think he’s an incredible entertainer, I truly adore him, and I love this version of the song! I felt so proud and excited to see how a new generation connects with a song that has meant so much in my career. It reminded me why I work so hard to create and select my songs, because once they touch someone, they never really go away… they just keep finding new hearts to live in. That’s the power of music.”

Pausini first released the song in her native Italian, under the title “Non c’è,” in 1993, and then in Spanish as “Se Fue” in 1994. The latter hit No. 24 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in January 1995.

Prior to theming up, Rauw had performed “Se Fue” at the 2023 Latin Grammys, on the heels of his very public breakup with Rosalía.

However, 30 years after its release, Rauw not only reworked the classic for his album, but recruited Pausini for a euphoric collaboration. Staying true to the song’s lyrics about yearning for a loved one after a breakup, they experimented with a hyped-up, futuristic electronic song — a contrast to Pausini’s soft rock ballad. The new version gave Pausini her first Billboard Hot 100 career entry last year.

“I think its legacy is proof that a song can truly become part of people’s lives forever,” she adds. “‘Se Fue’ was one of my first international hits, and for me, the greatest gift is knowing that a song I recorded almost three decades ago still connects with so many people today. It has stood the test of time because the feelings behind it are universal.”

Anuel AA Resuming His Real Hasta La Muerte 2 Tour

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Anuel AA is heading back on the road…

The 32-year-old Puerto Rican rapper and singer is resuming his Real Hasta La Muerte 2 tour this year with new dates for the concerts that had been postponed.

Presented by CMN Events, the 20-date stint — which started last November in Argentina and was originally meant to end this March in Miami — will officially kick off at the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on August 8 and wrap at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on September 21.

Anuel AA will also make pit stops in key cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Miami, to name a few.

Named after his famous tagline and debut studio album, Real Hasta La Muerte — which debuted No. 1 on the Top Latin Albums chart in 2018 — the RHLM2 tour will “bring an unforgettable, high-energy experience to his fans,” according to a press statement.

In 2024, Anuel had nine entries in the Hot Latin Songs chart, including “Deportivo” with Blessd, “Razones” with Ozuna and “Serio con esa Q” with Omar Courtz.

Earlier this year, he teamed up with Música Mexicana star Gabito Ballesteros for a Super Bowl broadcast special on FOX Deportes.

Those affected by the cancellation of shows in 2024 will be able to use their tickets for the new dates.

General ticket sales will start at 12:00 pm local time on Friday, May 2. For more information, visit CMN Events’ website.

Here are the RHLM2 tour dates:

Aug. 8, 2025 – San Jose, Calif. @ SAP Center
Aug. 9, 2025 – Los Angeles @ Crypto.Com Arena
Aug. 14, 2025 – Ontario, Canada @ Toyota Arena
Aug. 15, 2025 – Glendale, Ariz @ Desert Diamond Arena
Aug. 17, 2025 – Hidalgo, Texas @ Payne Arena
Aug. 22, 2025 – Sugar Land, Texas @ Smart Financial Centre
Aug. 23, 2025 – Austin, Texas @ H-E-B Center
Aug. 24, 2025 – Fort Worth, Texas @ Dickies Arena
Aug. 28, 2025 – Chicago @ Allstate Arena
Aug. 30, 2025 – Reading, Pa. @ Santander Arena
Aug. 31, 2025 – Uncasville, Conn. @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Sept. 5, 2025 – Newark, N.J. @ Prudential Center
Sept. 6, 2025 – Boston @ Agganis Arena
Sept. 11, 2025 – Fairfax, Va., @ Eaglebank Arena
Sept. 12, 2025 – Brooklyn, N.Y. @ Barclays Center
Sept. 14, 2025 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Bojangles Coliseum
Sept. 17, 2025 – Atlanta @ State Farm Arena
Sept. 19, 2025 – Miami, Fla. @ Kaseya Center
Sept. 20, 2025 – Orlando, Fla. @ Kia Center
Sept. 21, 2025 – Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena

FloyyMenor Signs with Independent Artist Group for Booking

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

FloyyMenor has a new booking agent…

The 19-year-old Chilean singer and songwriter has signed with Independent Artist Group for booking.

The signing follows the huge success of FloyyMenor’s reggaeton hit “Gata Only” with Cris MJ, which was named TikTok’s Global Song of the Summer and Global Song of the Year in 2024.

According to a press release, the track saw 50 million creations on TikTok, generating more than 74 billion streams on the platform and 1.3 billion streams on Spotify; it also reached No. 2 on Spotify’s Global Chart.

“Gata Only” also had great success in the U.S., where it hit No. 27 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 and topped Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart for 14 weeks. It finished at No. 1 on the year-end Hot Latin Songs list.

FloyyMenor’s breakthrough came in 2023 with the single “Pa la Europa.” That was followed by the August release of his debut EP El Comienzo, on which he partnered with UnitedMasters.

According to the release, the EP became the most-listened-to Chilean project in Spotify’s history and ranked among the top Spanish albums globally in 2024. In December, Spotify also named “Gata Only” the most-streamed Latin song of the year, while that same month, FloyyMenor was named one of VEVO’s DSCVR Artists to Watch 2025. “Gata Only” was also featured on former U.S. President Barack Obama’s “Favorite Music of 2024” list.

In October, FloyyMenor became the first Chilean artist to win a Billboard Latin Music Award, where he took home the Global 200 Latin song of the year. He also won top Latin song at the Billboard Music Awards for “Gata Only.”

FloyyMenor is set to release his debut album YTSQS later this year.

Oscar Maydon Earns Second No. 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay Chart with Fuerza Regida-Collab “Tu Boda”

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Oscar Maydon has a second Regional Mexican Airplay chart-topper…

The 25-year-old Mexican singer’s Fuerza Regida-collaboration “Tu Boda” jumps 5-1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart for its first week atop the radio ranking dated February 1.

The new coronation lands two weeks after the song capped its 11-consecutive-week command on Hot Latin Songs.

“Tu Boda” advances to the summit on Regional Mexican Airplay after a 17% boost in audience impressions, to 7 million, logged in the U.S. in the tracking week of January 17-23, according to Luminate.

The collaboration unseats Eden Muñoz’s “Mi Lugar Favorito” which moves to No. 2 after a 6% drop in audience (to 6.6 million).

“Tu Boda’s” new ascent on Regional Mexican Airplay arrives following its 11-week coronation on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart, which gave Maydon his first champ last November on the list that combines airplay, digital downloads and streaming data into its formula. There, despite a 6% dip in streams (down to 7.6 million official U.S. clicks), the song jumps 20-16 thanks to its radio boost.

Both Maydon and Fuerza Regida add a new No. 1 to their Regional Mexican Airplay career.

For Maydon, “Tu Boda” secures the singer-songwriter his second leader, following “Mercedes,” with Becky G, last August. Fuerza Regida collects its fourth (all through team-ups) which begun with three-week ruler “Bebe Dame,” with Grupo Frontera, in March 2023.

While “Tu Boda” also improves with a 17% lift on the overall Latin Airplay ranking, there, it gains 9 million audience impressions, holding it No. 3 high for a second straight week.

Bad Bunny Replaces Himself at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs Chart

Posted on January 22, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Bad Bunny has replaced himself atop the Latin charts…

A week after the 30-year-old Puerto Rican Grammy-winning superstar placed the first No. 1 from new album Debí Tirar Más Fotos on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, he logs a second champ with “DtMF.”

The track climbs 5-1 to lead the list dated January 25, for his 16th ruler to date. The album’s title track replaces “Nuevayol,” which drops 3-1 after one week in charge.

By knocking his own song from the podium, Bad Bunny becomes the only act to replace itself at No. 1 five different times on Hot Latin Songs, since the chart launched in 1994.01:34

Bad Bunny’s self-replacement streak began in 2019 when “La Canción,” with J Balvin, ceded the throne to his own “Vete” (December 7, 2019-dated ranking).

“Moscow Mule” followed, trading places, after one week atop, with “Me Porto Bonito,” with Chencho Corleone (list dated May 28, 2022).

As the latter finished its 20-week coronation in October 2022, it was ejected from the penthouse when “Titi Me Preguntó” begun its 14-week domination on the October 15, 2022-dated tally.

A year later, Bad Bunny’s featured role in Drake’s “Gently,” a one-week leader, yielded a new replacement, trading places with the 10-week ruler “Mónaco” (Oct. 28, 2023).

In total, nine acts have replaced themselves at No. 1 in the chart’s 38-year history, which blends airplay, digital sales and streaming activity. Out of those, in addition to Bad Bunny’s five self-replacements, two artists have replaced themselves at the summit at least twice: Ozuna (2018, 2019) and Karol G (2022, 2023).

“DtMF” vaults at No. 1 with the Greatest Gainer/Streaming honors in its first full tracking week. It registered 34.9 million official streams, and 2,000 sales downloads in the week ending January 16, according to Luminate.

Those sums yield a No. 1 on the overall Streaming Songs and Latin Streaming Songs charts, plus a No. 16 start on the Digital Song Sales and a 2-1 jump on Latin Digital Song Sales.

Beyond its Hot Latin Songs coronation, “DtMF” rallies 38-2 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100, his highest rank since “I Like It,” with Cardi B and J Balvin, topped for one week in July 2018.

Further, as “DtMF” leads, Bad Bunny extends his Hot Latin Songs record among Latin rhythm artists, with 16th No. 1s, tying with Luis Miguel for the second-most, both behind Enrique Iglesias who still holds the most champs to date, 27.

Here’s a recap of the artists with the most leaders since Hot Latin Songs launched in 1994:

27, Enrique Iglesias
16, Bad Bunny
16, Luis Miguel
15, Gloria Estefan
13, Shakira
11, Marco Antonio Solis
11, Ricky Martin

Karol G Breaks Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay Chart with “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido”

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Tom Castaneda

Karol G is officially in a league of her own…

The 33-year-old Colombian Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” adds a 26th week at No. 1 on Billboard’s overall Latin Airplay chart dated January 25, breaking the record for the most weeks among all songs since the list launched in 1994.

The merengue track surpasses the 25-week domination by Shakira’s “La Tortura,” featuring Alejandro Sanz, a record the song held since November 2005, when it outdid the 20-week mark by Son By Four’s “A Puro Dolor.”

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” released June 21, 2024, also remains as the top performer on the Tropical Airplay chart, where it has led the list for 28 weeks (of its total 31 weeks on the chart).

Karol G might also set a new record on the tropical ranking, as she is one week away from tying Prince Royce‘s record of 29 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1 with “Carita de Inocente” in 2020. (It stepped aside for one week during its run atop the list, when Kyen?Es? sneaked-out one week atop the chart with “El Carnaval de Celia: A Tribute (La Vida Es Un Carnaval/ La Negra Tiene…)” in September 2020.

“Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” commands both Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay despite a 13% decline in audience impressions, to 10 million, earned during the Jan. 10-16 tracking week in the U.S., according to Luminate.

The global hit gave Karol G her 18th No. 1 on the overall Latin radio ranking when it landed at the summit last July, the second-most among women, just behind Shakira who continues at the helm with 24 champs.

While “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” spent its last week on the multi-metric Hot Latin Songs chart on the January 11-dated list (due to the colossal take over by Bad Bunny’s new album), it also left a mark in 2024, tying with Xavi’s “La Diabla” and FloyyMenor and Cris MJ’s “Gata Only” for the most weeks at No. 1, all with 14 weeks at the summit.

Further, in addition to “Qlona,” with Peso Pluma (No. 5), Karol’s “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido” became only the second song by a female artist to close in the top 10 on the year-end Hot Latin Songs chart in 2024, at No. 8.

J Balvin to Headline This Year’s Billboard Latin Music Week

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Tom Castaneda

J Balvin is helping celebrate Latin music…

The 39-year-old Colombian singer will headline the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week.

This year’s 35th annual event will take place from October 14-18 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater.

Known for his massive influence on Colombian reggaetón and global Latin music, the Medellín superstar — who is fresh off releasing his sixth solo studio album Rayo — will host a special night titled “Next Gen Reggaetón: An Evening Curated by J Balvin” during the week.

The event promises an exciting lineup of surprise performances and guests, all chosen by Balvin himself.

The global superstar and entrepreneur is a highly decorated and critically acclaimed cultural icon who has won multiple Billboard Music Awards and plenty of chart accolades, including nine No. 1 tracks on the Hot Latin Songs chart like “Mi Gente” with Beyoncé, “Ginza,” “RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)” with Black Eyed Peas) and a No. 1 on the Hot 100 (“I Like It” with Cardi B and Bad Bunny).

Apart from his curation, Balvin will engage in an exclusive Superstar Q&A moderated by Leila Cobo, chief content officer for Latin/Español at Billboard, providing deeper insights into his music and influence. The session aims to foster intimate and enlightening discussions.

“Latin music is living its most successful and globally recognized moment ever this year. But Billboard has been proudly at its side for over 35 years as the main flagbearer, supporter and ultimate opinion maker for Latin music around the world,” said Cobo in a press release. “During a year when Latin music is dominating the charts and the cultural zeitgeist, we are thrilled to return to Miami Beach, the global capital of Latin music, for this exciting week-long event.”

The announcement also highlighted the expansive lineup for this legacy event, featuring a blend of established stars and emerging talents including Bad Gyal, DANNA, Danny Ocean, Domelipa, Fat Joe, Gloria Estefan, JOP, Keityn, Lele Pons, Luis Alfonso, Maria Becerra, Mau y Ricky, Mon LaFerte, N.O.R.E., Paola Jara, Peso Pluma, Pipe Bueno, Sophia Talamas, Yeison Jiménez, and Yeri Mua, with more to be announced in the coming months.

Tickets are now available here.

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