July 2025 brought a wave of strategic shifts across the genre charts, with a handful of newcomers shaking up long-standing lineups and a few familiar faces solidifying their hold. Culture Beat stormed the Eurodance scene with a triple entry surge, including the new number one, “Crying In The Rain.” Over in Art Rock, Radiohead resurfaced with emotional depth, adding “Creep” and “No Surprises” to the mix. Meanwhile, Post-Punk saw The Smiths finally nudge Talking Heads from the top with “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out.”
Garage Rock and Britpop both welcomed fresh energy from The Raconteurs and Cast respectively, while Post-Disco added Roger Troutman’s talk-box classic “I Want To Be Your Man.” Boy Band Retro continued to shift nostalgically with the debut of Blackstreet, and in Girl Groups, Jade overtook SWV for the crown. New entries across Pop Dance, Nu Metal, and Neo Soul further diversified the charts, showing that legacy and fresh interest are walking hand in hand.
Across the board, July was a month where deep cuts returned to relevance and genre champions reaffirmed their dominance, setting the stage for a dynamic August.
Here is the Jul 31,2025 edition
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Big Beat
Death In Vegas maintains a stronghold with “Aisha” at number 1 for a second month.
Armand Van Helden climbs steadily, with “Hands Around My Throat” moving into the top 3.
Fatboy Slim’s “Star 69” makes a debut at number 17, bringing an iconic early 2000s acid techno touch to the chart.
Faithless‘ “Insomnia” exits the top 20, making room for this new entry.
2000s Garage Rock
The White Stripes remain dominant at number 1 with “I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself.”
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ “Maps” drops from 2 to 10, while The Raconteurs’ “Hands” and The Hives’ “Two_Timing Touch And Broken Bones” debut at 20 and 19 respectively.
Newcomers push out Wolfmother’s “Woman” and The White Stripes’ “Fell In Love With A Girl.”
Britpop
A significant shift sees The Stone Roses’ “Sally Cinnamon” debut at number 1, dethroning EMF’s “Unbelievable HD.”
Cast sees a double boost with “Alright” debuting at number 4 and “Fine Time” at number 20.
Lush, The Beautiful South, and Supergrass drop in rank, though they remain in the top 20.
90s Sophisti-Pop
Molella holds the top spot with “With This Ring Let Me Go.”
Sting continues a strong showing with four titles in the top 10, including a climb for “The Soul Cages” and “Fields Of Gold.”
Chris Rea re-enters with “Girl In A Sports Car” at number 18, while Everything But The Girl adds “Driving” at number 19.
M People’s “One Night in Heaven” exits the chart this month.
2010s R&B
Kendrick Lamar and Jorja Smith remain stable at numbers 1 and 2.
Enrique Iglesias’ “Dirty Dancer” debuts at number 4, pushing Pitbull and Sam Smith lower on the chart.
Chris Brown adds “Liquor” at number 19, maintaining a strong presence with three tracks.
Usher’s “More” exits the chart this month.
Neo-Mellow
Gary Jules retains the top position with the enduring “Mad World.”
The top 10 remains completely unchanged from June, showing remarkable chart stability.
Michelle Branch’s “All You Wanted” edges up to number 10, swapping places with David Gray’s “The One I Love.”
P0st-Disco
Shalamar continues to lead with “Make That Move.”
Roger Troutman‘s “I Want To Be Your Man” enters at number 17, injecting fresh late-’80s funk into the chart.
Alexander O’Neal’s “All True Man” drops to number 20, while Dynasty slips out of the top 10.
Yacht Rock
Don Henley remains at number 1 with “The Boys Of Summer.”
Michael McDonald and George Benson each see a small climb, tightening their hold in the top 10.
The rankings remain otherwise unchanged, reflecting genre stability and enduring audience appeal.
Diva House
Urban Cookie Collective’s “The Key The Secret” remains the top diva house anthem for a second month.
West End featuring Sybil debuts at number 19 with “The Love I Lost,” adding early ’90s house nostalgia to the mix.
SNAP! retains three tracks in the chart, showcasing enduring Eurodance influence.
Vintage Power Pop
Blondie’s “The Tide Is High” continues to reign at number 1.
The chart sees no movement from June, emphasizing the persistent popularity of these power pop staples.
XTC holds strong with four entries, led by “Mayor Of Simpleton” at number 2.
Eurodance
Culture Beat dominates the chart, claiming the top three spots with “Crying In The Rain,” “Anything,” and “Take Me Away,” all new entries.
ATC’s long-reigning “All Around The World” drops to number 5.
Miss Jane’s classic “It’s A Fine Day” returns to the top 20 at number 17, pushing out 2 Brothers On The 4th Floor.
Heartland Rock
Cheap Trick holds steady at number 1 with “The Flame.”
Little Steven’s politically-charged “Bitter Fruit” debuts at number 19, bringing a poignant narrative to the genre.
The Black Crowes’ “Sting Me” exits to make room for this topical addition.
New Jack Swing
Shalamar maintains dominance with “Make That Move” at number 1.
Roger Troutman‘s “I Want To Be Your Man” debuts at number 19, expanding his cross-genre influence into this chart.
Next’s “Wifey” drops off to make room, while top 10 placements remain largely unchanged.
Post-Grunge
Limp Bizkit continues to top the chart with their cover of “Behind Blue Eyes.”
Third Eye Blind’s “Semi~Charmed Life” makes its debut at number 18, adding 90s alt-rock flair to the post-grunge mix.
Rage Against The Machine’s “Guerrilla Radio” exits the top 20 to accommodate this change.
Trip Hop
Death In Vegas holds firm at number 1 with “Aisha.”
Björk’s “I Miss You” climbs into the top 5, overtaking Portishead’s “Sour Times.”
The chart remains stable overall, with no new entries or exits this month.
80s New Wave Pop
Fine Young Cannibals climb to number 1 with “Johnny Come Home,” nudging Thompson Twins‘ “Doctor! Doctor!” to number 2.
Simple Minds’ “Someone Somewhere In Summertime” debuts at number 13, injecting atmospheric depth to the lineup.
Sheena Easton enters at number 18 with the emotive ballad “Almost Over You,” replacing Kim Wilde’s “View From A Bridge.”
Gangster Rap
Panjabi MC holds strong at number 1 with “Beware.”
Trick Daddy’s high-energy “Let’s Go” debuts at number 19, introducing Lil Jon’s crunk influence to the chart.
Jay Z, Ice Cube, and 2Pac maintain dominant presence in the top tiers, affirming their genre legacy.
80s Glam Metal
Ozzy Osbourne takes the lead with “Bark At The Moon,” overtaking Cheap Trick’s long-time number 1.
The chart sees the return of “The Ultimate Sin” by Ozzy at number 14 and Foreigner’s “Urgent” at 19.
Foreigner now holds five entries in the top 20, underlining their genre-spanning appeal.
90s Mellow Gold
Leo Sayer remains at number 1 with “When I Need You.”
Eric Clapton’s Grammy-winning “Bad Love” enters at number 16, adding another polished ballad to the mellow roster.
Rod Stewart‘s “Downtown Train” exits the top 20 to accommodate the new entry.
Old School Hip Hop
“Hit’em High” from the *Space Jam* soundtrack continues its reign at number 1.
Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” makes a surprising debut at number 16, crossing from dance into hip hop lineage through sampling legacy.
All core Public Enemy and LL Cool J tracks hold steady, reinforcing their foundational role in the genre.
Boy Bands Retro
All-4-One holds the top two spots for another month, led by the enduring “I Swear.”
Blackstreet’s “Don’t Leave Me” enters at number 20, adding ’90s R&B charm to the boy band mix.
East 17‘s “Around The World” slips out of the top 10, while Jonas Brothers inch upward to number 8.
Indie Rock
Sigur Rós continues their reign at number 1 with “Hoppípolla.”
The Hives‘ high-energy track “Hate To Say I Told You So” debuts at number 18, bridging garage rock into indie territory.
Interpol reappears at number 20 with their dark anthem “Evil,” rounding out a rich and layered indie lineup.
Girl Groups
Jade ascends to number 1 with “I Wanna Love You,” overtaking SWV.
The Veronicas debut with “4Ever” at number 17, injecting 2000s pop-rock spirit into the lineup.
Sugababes and En Vogue remain strong with multiple entries, affirming cross-era appeal.
Pop Dance
Loud Luxury remains number 1 with their enduring hit “Body.”
Gorgon City’s “All Four Walls” debuts at number 16, bringing deep house textures into the pop-dance fold.
Meduza and Chainsmokers hold steady, while Tiësto continues to dominate with three tracks in the top 15.
Neo Soul
Aaliyah continues her stronghold at the top with “Hot Like Fire.”
Angie Stone‘s “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” enters the chart at number 19, showcasing heartfelt vocals and classic soul influence.
The top 10 remains anchored by a mix of Aaliyah, De La Soul, and Mary J. Blige.
Art Rock
Kate Bush holds her place at number 1 with the poignant “Army Dreamers.”
Radiohead adds depth with “Creep” debuting at 16 and “No Surprises” at 17, both bringing introspective textures to the chart.
Electric Light Orchestra re-enters with “Rock ‘N’ Roll Is King” at number 20, pushing out “This Is Not America.”
2010s Trap
Lil Wayne continues his domination with “She Will” and “Mona Lisa” at the top two positions.
Enrique Iglesias‘ “Dirty Dancer” vaults into the chart at number 3, blending pop and trap vibes.
The rest of the chart sees minimal movement, suggesting strong listener consistency.
Nu Metal
Limp Bizkit overtakes Ministry for the top spot with “Behind Blue Eyes.”
Deftones‘ aggressive “My Own Summer” debuts at number 19, adding grit and moodiness.
Linkin Park also returns with “Points Of Authority” at number 20, rounding out a chart rich in genre staples.
Post-Punk
The Smiths claim number 1 with their cult classic “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out.”
Talking Heads, XTC, and New Order maintain a dense presence across the top 20, underscoring their genre-defining legacy.
The chart remains unchanged in terms of tracklist, highlighting enduring appeal rather than rotation.