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 Oct 8, 2025 edition
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Alt Z
The ALT Z chart remains remarkably steady, with the entire Top 5 holding firm for a second consecutive update.
Tate McRae’s “Just Keep Watching” extends its lead at No. 1, while “Greedy” continues to shadow it in second, both anchoring a stable upper tier that also includes Faouzia’s “Minefields” and Sub Urban’s “Uh Oh!” featuring Benee.
Elley Duhé’s nocturnal anthem “Middle of the Night” holds its ground at No. 5, keeping the core lineup intact.
The only major shift occurs in the midsection: The Chainsmokers and Lennon Stella’s “Takeaway” edges up one position to No. 6, nudging Gracie Abrams’ “I Love You, I’m Sorry” to No. 7.
Lizzy McAlpine’s “Ceilings” overtakes Lauren Spencer Smith’s “Flowers” to claim the No. 10 spot, completing a minor reshuffle within the chart’s quieter middle ranks.
The week’s sole new arrival, Em Beihold’s “Brutus,” lands at No. 16, introducing sharp lyrical introspection and theatrical flair to a chart otherwise defined by emotional constancy.
Noah Cyrus’s “July” slips to No. 20, marking the only gentle retreat within an otherwise remarkably consistent landscape.
Alternative Metal
The Alternative Metal listing also experiences minimal upheaval, underscoring its dominance by two ongoing Linkin Park releases.
“The Emptiness Machine” and “Up From the Bottom” maintain their lock on the top two positions, followed by the unyielding one-two punch of Falling in Reverse’s “Watch the World Burn” and “Voices in My Head.”
Linkin Park’s “Heavy Is the Crown” rises one place to No. 5, overtaking “Lost,” which slips to No. 7, as Evanescence’s “Afterlife” quietly climbs to No. 6.
Lower down, Breaking Benjamin’s “So Cold” gains renewed traction at No. 9, while Five Finger Death Punch’s “Blue on Black” softens to No. 12.
Otherwise, the remainder of the chart holds steady—an unbroken wall of veterans with enduring airplay, from Motionless in White’s “Another Life” to Slipknot’s “Unsainted.”
The genre’s foundations remain solid, with its principal acts firmly entrenched and little sign of new challengers breaking through this rotation.
Alternative R&B
In Alternative R&B, stability again defines the upper order as Mariah the Scientist continues her reign: “Burning Blue” stays at No. 1, trailed by Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not” and Sevdaliza’s intricate “Alibi,” both unchanged.
Doechii’s “Denial Is a River” and Tinashe’s “Nasty” complete the consistent Top 5, leaving Mariah’s twin follow-ups, “2 You” and “From a Woman,” to mirror each other at Nos. 6 and 7.
Deeper in the chart, subtle movements shift the mood—Ari Lennox’s “Pressure” advances to No. 10, trading places with Young M.A’s “Went Legit Freestyle,” while Sir’s “Hair Down” ascends to No. 12.
The week’s most striking addition arrives with Tommy Genesis’s “True Blue” at No. 15, its sleek, hyper-stylized edge breaking through amid the chart’s smoother textures.
Meanwhile, Sir resurfaces at No. 20 with “John Redcorn,” a reflective close to a lineup that otherwise remains faithful to its prior configuration, continuing this category’s seamless blend of mood, polish, and slow-burning persistence.
American Hip-Hop
On the American Hip-Hop chart, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” extends its commanding hold at No. 1 for yet another week, reaffirming its status as the scene’s current benchmark.
TWICE and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Strategy” rises to No. 2, edging past Central Cee and Lil Baby’s “Band4Band,” which moves down to No. 3 in a slight but notable shuffle at the top.
The rest of the leading group remains intact, with Travis Scott and Playboi Carti’s “Fe!N” secure at No. 4 and King Von’s twin entries, “Took Her to the O” and “Armed & Dangerous,” holding strong at Nos. 5 and 6.
Further down, YoungBoy Never Broke Again stages a quiet resurgence as “Finest” and “Self Control” rise to Nos. 7 and 9, framing BigXthaPlug’s crossover “All the Way” at No. 8.
Eminem and Juice WRLD’s “Godzilla” dips slightly to No. 10, while Glorilla’s “Whatchu Kno About Me” maintains its midchart momentum.
Only minor reversals round out the week, with Yung Bleu’s “You’re Mines Still” descending to No. 19 and 21 Savage’s “Redrum” closing at No. 20, marking an otherwise firm and familiar ranking across the genre’s heavyweights.
Art Pop
Within the Art Pop field, continuity reigns as Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’s duet “Die With a Smile” retains the summit effortlessly.
The pairing of Billie Eilish’s “Birds of a Feather” and Gaga’s spellbound “Abracadabra” repeats in second and third place, while “Shallow” and “Happier Than Ever” round out a perfectly preserved Top 5.
The chart below them mirrors this stillness: Gaga’s “Hold My Hand” remains fixed at No. 6, and Charli XCX’s “Guess,” with Eilish, continues at No. 7.
Aurora’s “Cure for Me” and Eilish’s “Everything I Wanted” trade calm stability for a subtle endurance that keeps both within the Top 10.
The only change arrives at the very base, where Billie Eilish’s “Your Power” reenters at No. 20, closing the cycle with restrained force.
Its quiet acoustic gravity contrasts the shimmer above, lending this week’s update a sense of full-circle reflection—Art Pop in complete composure, with its icons precisely where they intend to be.
Asian Pop
The Asian Pop chart opens this cycle with Rosé and Bruno Mars still reigning supreme at No. 1 with “Apt.,” a collaboration whose cross-continental elegance continues to dominate.
The week’s most decisive shake-up comes just below, as BLACKPINK’s “뛰어 (JUMP)” vaults in at No. 2, marking the group’s emphatic return and reshaping the entire upper tier.
KATSEYE holds firm immediately behind, with “Touch” and “Gnarly” steady at Nos. 3 and 4, while their “Gameboy” advances into the Top 5 for the first time, reflecting the group’s deep chart presence with three concurrent entries in single digits.
Jennie’s “Like Jennie” and Stray Kids’ “Lalalala” remain stable just below, joined by Lisa’s “Rockstar” rising to No. 8 as her solo momentum continues.
TWICE’s new single “This Is For” makes an assured debut at No. 11, pushing BTS’s “Dynamite” back to No. 12 and slightly rearranging the middle field.
The lower reaches remain intact, with aespa’s “Dirty Work” and Jennie’s dual entries, “Mantra” and “Extral,” closing a chart now dominated by familiar names and one newly returned powerhouse.
Country Music
In Country Music, Morgan Wallen reclaims the summit as “I’m The Problem” ascends to No. 1, unseating Miley Cyrus’s “End of the World,” which moves to No. 2 after a strong multiweek run.
Riley Green’s “Worst Way” holds steady at No. 3, but a reshuffle directly below spotlights Ella Langley’s “You Look Like You Love Me,” featuring Green, which rises to No. 4, overtaking Luke Combs’s “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.”
Bailey Zimmerman’s “Fall in Love” drifts slightly to No. 6, while Wallen’s “Smile” and Hardy’s “Wait in the Truck” with Lainey Wilson both retain their places, reflecting enduring listener engagement.
The Combs catalogue remains a defining force across Nos. 9 and 10 with “Forever After All” and “The Kind of Love We Make,” now trading order.
The sole newcomer, Lainey Wilson’s “4x4xU,” arrives at No. 17, extending her streak of grounded, heartfelt releases.
Otherwise, the chart’s continuity reinforces country’s traditional core: sturdy storytelling, familiar voices, and the slow, confident pacing of hits that stick around long after their debuts.
Dance Pop
Dance Pop holds onto its radiant balance of energy and poise, with Rosé and Bruno Mars’s “Apt.” remaining an immovable No. 1 and Lady Gaga’s “Die With a Smile,” also featuring Mars, close behind in second.
Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” sustains its perennial Top 3 standing, underscoring its staying power among newer material.
The upper tier sees mild rotation as Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red” advances to No. 4, trading positions with Gaga’s enduring “Shallow,” now at No. 6.
Dimitri Vegas’s collaborative anthem “Thank You [Not So Bad]” remains central at No. 5, bridging eras of club sound.
Sevdaliza’s “Alibi,” featuring Pabllo Vittar and Yseult, continues to rise on crossover momentum, now within the Top 10 at No. 9.
Doja Cat further cements her dominance with multiple concurrent entries between Nos. 10 and 14, while Camila Cabello’s “Shameless” reenters the landscape at No. 20.
Its fiery blend of confession and cinematic intensity closes the list with a reminder that emotional volatility remains dance pop’s best accelerant.
East & South African Music
Across the East & South African Music rankings, Goon Flavour’s “Ngishutheni,” featuring Master KG and Eemoh, holds the top spot without contest, extending its commanding run.
Chella’s “My Darling” continues its climb in second, shadowed closely by Mbosso’s “Pawa” and Davido’s “With You,” both maintaining their steady rhythm near the top.
Tyla’s “Water” and CIZA’s “Isaka (6AM)” remain unmoved, preserving a midsection defined by sleek, pan-African fluidity.
The most noticeable realignment occurs lower down, as Titom’s viral “Tshwala Bam” rises to No. 9, overtaking Master KG’s “Jerusalema.”
Two new entries close the chart: Rayvanny’s tender “Number One,” featuring Zuchu, appears at No. 19, while Diamond Platnumz and Koffi Olomide’s exuberant “Waah!” returns at No. 20.
Together they bring East Africa’s melodic warmth and cross-border resonance back into view, balancing the amapiano pulse that continues to define the upper field.
The result is a chart where continuity meets renewal—where songs of affection, joy, and rhythm trade seamlessly between nations.
French R&B
French R&B remains anchored by its reigning leaders, with Joé Dwèt Filé’s “4 Kampé” holding the top position and Gims’s twin hits “Sois Pas Timide” and “Spider” with Dystinct locked securely behind.
Tayc’s “Yimmy Yimmy” featuring Shreya Ghoshal stays resilient at No. 4, while Gazo injects new intensity into the genre with “Kat,” his fresh collaboration with La Rvfleuze, debuting at No. 5.
This new entry displaces Dadju and Tayc’s “I Love You,” now at No. 6, and sets a grittier tone within an otherwise smooth sequence.
The remainder of the Top 10 holds firm, from Guy2Bezbar’s “Monaco” to Joé Dwèt Filé’s enduring duet “Jolie Madame” with Ronisia.
Below, minor reshuffles place Ninho and Niska’s “Coco” a notch higher, while Booba’s “Mona Lisa” edges up to No. 17, confirming its steady appeal.
Gims reappears at No. 20 with “Only You,” rounding out a week where the genre’s leading names continue to define its direction—balancing tenderness, swagger, and the unmistakable polish of the French R&B mainstream.
Metalcore
The Metalcore rankings hold their high-intensity grip with YUNGBLUD’s “Zombie” continuing its reign at No. 1, unshaken by a field of closely packed challengers.
Babymetal’s “Ratatata,” with Electric Callboy, remains entrenched at No. 2, its playful chaos serving as the genre’s most animated crossover.
The remainder of the Top 5—Bad Omens’ “Like a Villain,” SiM’s anime-driven “The Rumbling,” and Motionless in White’s “Another Life”—stands motionless in its precision, underscoring how this segment has settled into a balance between theatrics and stability.
The real changes surface further down: Bring Me The Horizon’s “Teardrops” rises back into the Top 10, pushing Imminence’s “God Fearing Man” and Bad Omens’ “Limits” to Nos. 11 and 12 respectively.
“V.A.N,” Bad Omens’ collaboration with Poppy, climbs to No. 13, becoming one of the week’s sharpest moves as the duo’s digital menace finds new footing.
Spiritbox’s “Circle With Me” also gains ground at No. 15, while I Prevail’s entries “Violent Nature” and “Bad Things” exchange places, reshaping the chart’s lower pulse.
Despite its minor shuffles, this update confirms the genre’s dense continuity—where the leaders roar, and the rest compete through fine-tuned aggression rather than disruption.
Modern Dancehall
Modern Dancehall experiences its most pronounced turnover in weeks, with Kybba’s “Ba Ba Bad Remix” vaulting straight to No. 1—a striking debut that brings Sean Paul, Busy Signal, and Ryan Castro together under the Basshall Movement banner.
The remix displaces Rema and Selena Gomez’s enduring “Calm Down” to second and Moliy’s “Shake It To The Max [Fly] [Remix]” to third, shifting the chart’s rhythmic center from Afropop fusion to Caribbean fire.
Wizthemc’s “Show Me Love” and Spice’s “Go Down Deh” stay resilient at Nos. 4 and 5, while Masicka’s “Rich Sex” and Shenseea’s “Hit & Run” anchor the midsection.
New energy also enters the lower ranks: Teejay’s “From Rags to Riches” reappears at No. 18, injecting a note of grit and perseverance into a list otherwise pulsing with brightness.
Meryl’s “Shatta Confessions” and Bessan Ismail’s “Hayhat” continue to supply regional color at Nos. 8 and 9, reinforcing the genre’s global reach.
Between Kybba’s genre-hopping production and Rema’s continued dominance, the scene now moves in overlapping circles of Afro-Caribbean momentum, equally club-ready and cross-continental.
Nigerian Pop
Nigerian Pop sees its hierarchy preserved at the top, with Rema and Selena Gomez’s “Calm Down” still reigning supreme and Ayra Starr’s “Rush” unwavering in second.
Omah Lay’s “Soso” follows steadily in third, keeping the Top 3 unchanged for another week.
Chiké’s “Egwu,” featuring Mohbad, maintains its strength at No. 4, while Victony’s evergreen “Soweto” rounds out the familiar Top 5.
The midchart introduces subtle but telling shifts: AY YOLA’s “Homay” edges up to No. 6, overtaking Rema’s solo version of “Calm Down,” and Fireboy DML’s “Bandana” regains prominence at No. 9.
The lower stretch adds a touch of freshness with Iyanya’s “One Side (Remix)” debuting at No. 18, offering a smooth romantic lift supported by Mayorkun and Tekno.
Elsewhere, long-standing hits like Wizkid’s “Essence” and Tems’s “Me & U” retain their emotional core, ensuring the chart remains deeply melodic even as new voices test its balance.
This week’s sequence confirms Nigerian pop’s remarkable equilibrium—an intricate mix of global visibility and local sentiment, polished yet distinctly personal.
Pov: Indie
POV: Indie maintains a glowing sense of stability at its summit, with Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves” once again holding firm at No. 1, a long-standing emblem of endurance across indie airwaves.
Hozier’s “Too Sweet” continues in second, preserving its hypnotic pull, while Twenty One Pilots’ “The Line,” from the Arcane Season 2 soundtrack, stays comfortably in third.
The rest of the upper ranks—Mitski’s “My Love Mine All Mine,” Conan Gray’s “Heather,” and Beabadoobee’s “Glue Song”—remain unchanged, giving the Top 6 a quietly enduring symmetry.
The midsection follows suit until Conan Gray’s “Vodka Cranberry” breaks through at No. 16, a late-night reflection that deepens his ongoing narrative of vulnerability and youth.
Tom Cardy’s genre-blending “Transcendental Cha Cha Cha” enters at No. 19, injecting humor and eccentricity into a chart otherwise steeped in introspection.
Chappell Roan’s “Casual” slips to No. 20, making room for the newcomers while preserving the overall tone of emotional candor and artistic detail that defines this landscape.
The chart reads like a cohesive moodboard of modern indie sensibility—melancholy, wit, and endurance in perfect sync.
Urban Contemporary
Urban Contemporary holds its sleek composure, led once again by Shakira’s “Soltera,” which keeps its place at the top without challenge.
Usher’s “Good Good” and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “No Chill” remain steady in second and third, framing a smooth, rhythmic continuity that extends through GloRilla and T-Pain’s “I Luv Her” at No. 4 and Clipse’s “So Be It” at No. 5.
The rest of the field follows suit, with Ciara’s “How We Roll” and Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” maintaining their placements, each continuing to balance nostalgia and new-era sheen.
The sole new entrant arrives at No. 20, as Leela James’s “Complicated” enters with a deeply felt dose of soul, its emotive weight offering a counterpoint to the chart’s otherwise mid-tempo sleekness.
Usher’s collaboration “Ruin” with Pheelz edges higher at No. 15, while Teyana Taylor closes the Top 20 with “Bare Wit Me,” reinforcing her steady presence.
Altogether, the list reflects a scene that prizes subtle evolution over volatility—where craft, charisma, and heart still carry the day.
Urbano Latino
Urbano Latino turns sharply this week as Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” rises to No. 1, dethroning Karol G’s “Papasito” after its long run at the summit.
Beéle’s “Mi Refe,” with Ovy on the Drums, stays unwavering at No. 2, while Karol G continues to dominate the upper tier through multiple entries: “Papasito,” “+57,” “TQG,” and “Provenza” all remaining within the Top 8.
Feid’s “Luna” and Myke Towers’ “Si Se Da – Remix” preserve their midchart strength, confirming their lasting appeal.
Deeper in the lineup, Rauw Alejandro’s “Khé?” with Romeo Santos gains renewed traction at No. 12, while Rvssian’s “Santa” and Maluma’s “Sobrio” exchange slight positions.
Bad Bunny’s “Me Porto Bonito” rises back into the Top 20 at No. 18, reinforcing the week’s clear narrative: his complete resurgence across multiple tracks.
Even as Karol G’s collective momentum defines much of the chart, the overall landscape leans back toward reggaeton’s global axis—sharper beats, tightened production, and a balance between reflective balladry and unabashed celebration.