Bad Bunny Tops Latin Airplay For 23rd Time With ‘Un Preview’
One week after dominating several Billboard year-end charts, popular Puerto Rican urban music artist Bad Bunny secures another chart milestone as “Un Preview” climbs to the top spot on the Latin Airplay ranking dated Dec. 2. This latest achievement comes after the song's continued reign on Latin Rhythm Airplay for a third consecutive week.
Ascending to the top spot on Latin Airplay, “Un Preview” accrues 10.3 million audience impressions in the U.S. during the Nov. 17-23 tracking week, as reported by Luminate. This marks a 14% increase from the previous week, causing Myke Towers’ “LaLa” to drop to No. 6 after two weeks at the peak, experiencing a 16% decrease to 7.8 million impressions.
With “Preview” claiming the top position, Bad Bunny secures his 23rd chart-topper, thereby equaling Maluma for the fifth-highest number of No. 1 hits overall since the inception of Latin Airplay in 1994. As the reigning Top Latin Artist of 2023 teases another No. 1 hit, here is the list of artists who have achieved an equal or greater number of chart-toppers:
36, J Balvin
33, Ozuna
32, Enrique Iglesias
28, Daddy Yankee
23, Bad Bunny
23, Maluma
Bad Bunny's latest No. 1 further solidifies his success as a solo artist. Within his 23 chart-topping hits, "Preview" marks his eighth solo leader, standing independent of any other featured acts. Moreover, this track becomes his second solo No. 1 with an English-language title, following the success of "Where She Goes," which dominated Latin Airplay last August. Let's delve into these victorious solo tracks:
Top Position, Song Title, Duration
March 14, 2020, Vete, one
August 1, 2020, La Dificil, one
June 6, 2020, Yo Perreo Sola, two
September 4, 2021, Yonaguni, one
July 30, 2022, Moscow Mule, one
September 24, 2022,Titi Me Preguntó, one
August 12, 2023, Where She Goes, one
December 2, 2023, Un Preview
Additionally, as previously noted, "Un Preview" reclaims the top spot for a third consecutive week on Latin Rhythm Airplay.
Bad Bunny Was featured In Forbes
Bad Bunny recently caused a buzz in the music industry by landing on the cover of Forbes' prestigious "30 Under 30" list, which showcases the most impactful young professionals under the age of 30 across diverse fields. Originally featured in 2019, Vega Baja native Benito Martínez Ocasio, widely recognized as Bad Bunny, has now been named the "King of Pop" by Forbes as he approaches 29. This year, he not only secured a spot on the list but also graced its cover.
Forbes also lauded Bad Bunny for his remarkable global triumph, highlighting his phenomenal achievement of 35.9 billion Spotify streams in the past three years, securing his position as the second most-streamed artist in history. His YouTube channel boasts over 32 billion views, surpassing the popularity of esteemed international musicians such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber. Adding to his accolades, Bad Bunny has clinched three Grammy Awards and eleven Latin Grammy Awards, solidifying his musical prowess and talent.
Bad Bunny made history by headlining the renowned Coachella music festival in April, becoming the first-ever Latin artist to do so. His groundbreaking performance, entirely in Spanish, showcased his dedication to his cultural identity and heritage, marking a significant milestone in the festival's history.
(With AI Inputs)
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