Every two weeks, we update our “Most Famous 2020s [music genre] from the Last 30 Days” series to reflect shifts in listener trends. These rankings combine data from our platform with external streaming metrics to highlight what’s resonating right now.
While not exhaustive, these charts capture notable changes—rising hits, enduring favorites, and exciting new entries—across 16 genres.
Here is the Dec 8,2025 edition
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Alt Z
Tate McRae maintains her grip on ALT Z as “Just Keep Watching” leads for a second consecutive chart, fending off Faouzia’s “Minefields,” which edges ahead of “Greedy” to claim the runner-up slot.
Elley Duhé’s “Middle of the Night” and Sub Urban’s “Uh Oh!” with Benee complete a steady top five that has barely shifted, underscoring a streak of stability among the chart’s upper tier.
The Chainsmokers and Lennon Stella keep “Takeaway” firmly mid-pack while Gracie Abrams’ “I Love You, I’m Sorry” and Tate McRae’s “Exes” hold position, together giving McRae three titles inside the top ten.
Faouzia’s “Unethical” and Lauren Spencer Smith’s “Flowers” trade places in the lower half of that bracket, while Lizzy McAlpine’s “Ceilings” softens slightly.
The sole new arrival, Zolita’s “Somebody I F*cked Once,” slips in at No. 18, its bold narrative and LGBTQ+ lens injecting a fresh voice into a lineup otherwise dominated by familiar climbers.
Further down, Royal’s “Wasteland [From Arcane Season 2]” and Noah Cyrus’ “July” close the chart unchanged, suggesting the season’s mix of melancholic pop and cinematic mood remains firmly in demand.
Alternative Metal
Linkin Park’s “The Emptiness Machine” and “Up From the Bottom” continue to anchor the Alternative Metal chart, with Falling in Reverse’s “Watch the World Burn” completing a static top three.
“Voices in My Head” rebounds sharply to No. 4, giving the band twin titles inside the top five alongside Linkin Park’s “Heavy Is the Crown [League of Legends Worlds 2024],” which slips one place.
Evanescence’s “Afterlife” rises to No. 6, nudging Breaking Benjamin’s “So Cold” to No. 7 as Linkin Park’s catalogue reshuffles below with “Lost” and “Two Faced.”
Falling in Reverse maintain a dense presence through “Prequel,” “Ronald,” and “Zombified,” while Motionless in White’s “Another Life” drifts to the lower teens.
The lower end holds steady—Slipknot, Daughtry, and Motionless in White remain fixtures—producing a chart that prizes continuity and legacy heft over rapid turnover.
Alternative R&B
Mariah the Scientist keeps command of Alternative R&B with “Burning Blue” and sees her hold expand as “Is It a Crime” featuring Kali Uchis debuts at No. 4, bringing new dimension to her chart run.
Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not” and Sevdaliza’s “Alibi” stay rooted at Nos. 2 and 3, their artful restraint framing Mariah’s expansion within the genre’s current soundscape.
Tinashe’s “Nasty” remains a sleek fixture at No. 5, while “2 You” and “From a Woman” hold ground further down, emphasizing Mariah’s multi-song dominance.
Doechii’s “Denial Is a River” dips slightly amid the influx, and Lucky Daye’s “Over” makes a quiet climb, marking renewed traction for his brand of elastic neo-soul.
Newcomers strengthen the rotation: Teyana Taylor’s “Hard Part” with Lucky Daye enters at No. 16, “Hair Down” by SiR and Kendrick Lamar appears at No. 18, and Young M.A’s “Big” closes the chart at No. 20, widening its palette from confessional to confident.
American Hip-Hop
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” holds atop American Hip-Hop, reinforcing its summer-to-winter endurance.
Twice and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Strategy” keeps a tight grip on second place, while Central Cee’s “Band4Band” with Lil Baby remains at No. 3, leaving the upper deck unchanged.
King Von’s “Took Her to the O” advances to No. 4 as YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “Finest” rises into the top five, signaling renewed audience interest in his prolific streak.
Rod Wave debuts at No. 18 with “Leavin,” a breathless confessional whose momentum balances emotion and exhaustion, punctuating a chart otherwise dense with recurring heavyweights.
Elsewhere, Drake and Lil Durk’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” gains new life at No. 8, while Glorilla’s “Whatchu Kno About Me” with Sexyy Red climbs to No. 16, underscoring a competitive mid-section led by consistency rather than novelty.
Art Pop
Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” secures a fourth consecutive week at No. 1 on the Art Pop chart, continuing its bright-dark chemistry streak.
Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” stays locked at No. 2, but the landscape shifts beneath them as Rosalía storms in at No. 3 with “Berghain,” her avant-collaboration with Björk and Yves Tumor that injects art-world provocation into pop rotation.
Charli XCX’s “Guess” with Eilish edges to No. 4 while Aurora’s “Cure for Me” and Lana Del Rey’s “Doin’ Time” circle mid-chart in poised balance between classic and current.
The remainder holds firm—Lady Gaga continues her saturation with multiple entries across the top 20, while Billie Eilish mirrors that dominance with steady multi-track presence—together defining the chart’s contrast of theatrical excess and minimalist mood.
Asian Pop
Rosé and Bruno Mars continue to reign across Asian Pop with “Apt.” extending its stay at No. 1, a seamless fusion of Korean and Western polish that again outpaces BLACKPINK’s “뛰어 (JUMP)” at No. 2.
LE SSERAFIM’s “Spaghetti” featuring J-Hope debuts powerfully at No. 3, its playful funk groove and witty self-awareness cutting straight through the genre’s polished field.
BABYMONSTER’s “We Go Up” also lands high at No. 4, asserting confidence and cohesion amid lineup changes, while Katseye’s “Touch” and “Gnarly” dip slightly but retain strong mid-chart momentum.
Jisoo’s “Eyes Closed” with Zayn opens softly at No. 7, marking her English-language debut and lending the list a rare, understated moment of introspection.
Stray Kids’ twin singles shuffle positions, Jennie’s “Like Jennie” steadies at No. 9, and Twice’s “This Is For” holds tight to the top ten, confirming the chart’s core of resilient pop powerhouses.
New energy flows through the lower ranks as YOUNGOHM and BLACKPINK maintain visibility, even while exits like “Mantra” make room for a slate of cross-collaborations that blur borders more than ever.
Country Music
Morgan Wallen returns to the summit of Country Music with “I Got Better,” a reflective mid-tempo that replaces “Worst Way” at the top and signals a new phase of quiet self-possession in his run of hits.
Ella Langley and Wallen’s duet “You Look Like You Love Me” holds steady at No. 2, keeping their chemistry intact just as Wallen triples his presence with “I’m the Problem” and “Smile” still charting solidly.
“20 Cigarettes” debuts at No. 12, its smoky late-night storytelling expanding the album’s narrative and giving Wallen five titles in the current top 20.
Bailey Zimmerman’s “Fall in Love” rises as Miley Cyrus and Luke Combs trade mild slips, while Hardy and Lainey Wilson’s “Wait in the Truck” keeps its long-burning presence.
Further down, Lainey Wilson and Parker McCollum round out a field that mixes endurance and subtle change—modern Nashville evolving but never straying far from its familiar heartbeat.
Dance Pop
Rosé’s “Apt.” with Bruno Mars also dominates Dance Pop, securing No. 1 again ahead of Lady Gaga and Mars’ “Die With a Smile,” as the two duets create a mirrored glow at the top.
Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” holds firm at No. 3, joined by a resilient cluster of her catalog tracks that continue to outline her sustained club appeal.
Dimitri Vegas’ “Thank You [Not So Bad]” climbs to No. 4, overtaking Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red,” while Elton John’s “Cold Heart – Pnau Remix” steadies at No. 6.
Sevdaliza’s “Alibi” with Pabllo Vittar and Yseult gains ground to No. 7, its art-pop edge finding dance-floor traction among mainstream staples.
Shakira’s “Acróstico – Milan + Sasha” makes a gentle entry at No. 13, offering rare intimacy in an otherwise glossy lineup, while The Black Eyed Peas’ “Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life)” resurfaces at No. 19 to close the decade’s nostalgia loop.
The week’s movement underlines dance pop’s current identity: family warmth beside polished futurism, every beat still built for shared light.
East & South African Music
Goon Flavour’s “Ngishutheni” with Master KG and Eemoh remains unshaken atop East & South African Music, while Chella’s “My Darling” stays close behind, both embodying regional stability wrapped in amapiano glow.
Tyla’s global smash “Water” rises to No. 3, reaffirming its crossover power as Mbosso’s “Pawa” and Davido’s “With You” adjust slightly below.
Diamond Platnumz re-enters at No. 9 with “Nani,” a flirtatious slice of Afro-pop storytelling that blends humor with his trademark melodic ease.
New arrivals keep the list vibrant: Shebeshxt’s “Rato Laka” joins at No. 13, threading collaborative amapiano energy through a dense middle section, while Sharma Boy’s Somali hip-hop entry “Saqajaan” lands at No. 15, broadening the chart’s linguistic and stylistic map.
Further down, recurring names like Scotts Maphuma, Zee Nxumalo, and Harmonize maintain their foothold, underscoring a regional ecosystem where innovation and familiarity coexist in steady rhythm.
French R&B
French R&B crowns Gims with “Sois Pas Timide,” unseating Joé Dwèt Filé’s “4 Kampé” after a strong run and marking Gims’ continued dominance across formats.
His collaboration “Spider” with Dystinct holds at No. 3, keeping the top tier firmly within his orbit, while Gazo’s “Nanani Nanana” and Dadju & Tayc’s “I Love You” round out a tightly packed top five.
Soolking and Gims’ “Carré OK” inches upward, and Tayc’s cross-cultural duet “Yimmy Yimmy” sustains its mid-chart grip, reinforcing the genre’s hybrid pulse of Afro-R&B and European pop.
Deeper in the list, Naza’s “Joli Bébé” and Keblack’s “Boucan” climb modestly as Lacrim, Booba, and Ninho sustain late-chart gravity, proving longevity still counts.
The week confirms an unmistakable hierarchy: Gims presides, Joé Dwèt Filé counters, and the rest of France’s sleek R&B scene keeps orbiting their gravitational pull.
Metalcore
Bad Omens take full control of the Metalcore chart as “Dying to Love” storms in at No. 1, marking another evolution in the band’s ongoing balance between heaviness and atmosphere.
“Specter” slides to No. 2, giving the group a one-two lead and confirming their dominance over a genre moment they’ve effectively redefined.
YUNGBLUD’s “Zombie” maintains its bite at No. 3, while Babymetal’s “Ratatata” with Electric Callboy holds fast at No. 4, a testament to its irresistible mix of humor and precision chaos.
Motionless in White and Sleep Token retain mid-chart gravity with “Another Life,” “Masterpiece,” and “Emergence,” each carrying the introspective edge that continues to shape the metalcore landscape.
Spiritbox re-enters the fold at No. 20 with “Circle With Me,” closing the week’s list on a note of contrast—polished volatility meeting emotional transparency—while Bad Omens occupy nearly a quarter of the lineup, asserting near-total scene ownership.
Modern Dancehall
Kybba’s “Ba Ba Bad Remix” with Ryan Castro, Sean Paul, and Busy Signal keeps its crown atop Modern Dancehall, a powerhouse blend of Latin and Caribbean energy that remains untouchable for another week.
Rema’s “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez holds at No. 2, and Moliy’s “Shake It To The Max [Fly] [Remix]” keeps its pulse steady at No. 3 as the genre’s global rhythm continues to blur boundaries.
The major shake-up arrives mid-chart with Tommy Lee Sparta and Trippie Redd’s “Murderer,” debuting at No. 12—a cinematic and unapologetically dark collaboration that fuses horror aesthetics with trap’s emotional edge.
Vybz Kartel’s “Only Gets Better (Forever)” lands at No. 13, pairing dancehall’s romance with refined production, while Patoranking’s “No Jonze” and Skillibeng’s “New Gears Remix” close out the week with new-generation flair that nods to old-school roots.
Across the board, the chart’s tone is decisively eclectic—veterans, hybrids, and innovators thriving within the same rhythmic bloodstream.
Nigerian Pop
Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” remains unshaken at No. 1 on Nigerian Pop, its global influence still defining the soundscape two years after release.
Ayra Starr’s “Rush” and Omah Lay’s “Soso” follow closely, both emblematic of Afrobeats’ melodic introspection and polished consistency.
The upper half stays stable, but subtle movement brings Wizkid’s “Essence” with Tems back into the fold at No. 17—a return that reaffirms its enduring role as the genre’s global calling card.
Davido’s “Kante” featuring Fave enters at No. 19, its sleek nostalgia and dancehall undertones adding romantic texture to a list heavy with crossover hits.
The week’s lower tier, featuring Wizkid’s “Joro” and Burna Boy’s “Tested, Approved & Trusted,” underscores a rotation of icons maintaining relevance even as new voices push upward.
Pov: Indie
Hozier’s “Too Sweet” leads POV: Indie once again, its soulful mix of irony and affection proving remarkably unshakable.
Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves” and Conan Gray’s “Heather” continue their long residencies near the top, while Twenty One Pilots’ “The Line [From Arcane Season 2]” and YUNGBLUD’s “Zombie” fill the middle stretch with high-concept melancholy.
The band adds another layer to its chart dominance as “Navigating” debuts at No. 19—a quietly philosophical reflection on grief and balance that fits their expanding narrative arc.
Tom Cardy’s “Transcendental Cha Cha Cha” closes the chart at No. 20, a surrealist injection of humor and rhythm that provides levity amid the introspection dominating the genre.
Collectively, the chart captures indie’s broad emotional reach—from confession and absurdity to existential groove—all orbiting under a calm, poetic light.
Urban Contemporary
Shakira’s “Soltera” keeps its seat atop Urban Contemporary, holding off strong momentum from Partynextdoor’s “No Chill” and Usher’s “Good Good.”
Ciara reshapes the mid-section with “How We Roll” climbing to No. 6, showing her continued agility in R&B’s hybrid spaces.
T-Pain’s “Club Husband” makes its chart debut at No. 17, spinning humor and flirtation into a slick groove that finds him once again reinventing relationship dynamics with a wink.
Teyana Taylor’s “Hard Part” featuring Lucky Daye reappears at No. 18, linking the R&B narrative across charts and themes.
The mix of veterans and newer torchbearers—from GloRilla to Jung Kook—keeps the chart’s pulse unpredictable but deeply self-assured, balancing playfulness with maturity in the modern R&B continuum.
Urbano Latino
Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” continues its commanding run on Urbano Latino, effortlessly retaining the top position and underscoring his unmatched consistency.
Beéle and Ovy On The Drums’ “Mi Refe” remains close behind, with Karol G’s “Provenza” steady at No. 3, solidifying the genre’s female-led backbone.
Feid’s “Luna” climbs to No. 4, its smooth atmospheric reggaeton expanding the chart’s tonal variety.
New additions lend freshness—Ozuna’s “Una Locura” debuts at No. 15, reuniting him with J Balvin and Chencho Corleone for a finely tuned take on classic reggaeton interplay, while Tini’s “Miénteme” with María Becerra enters at No. 19, bringing cumbia influence into the mix.
Shakira’s “Soltera” dips slightly but remains present, bridging this chart to Urban Contemporary and reinforcing her enduring cross-market reach.