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 20 genres.

Here is the Feb 24,2026 edition

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Music Charts - New Entries - Feb 24, 2026 -   20 global genres
Music Charts - New Entries - Feb 24, 2026 - 20 global genres

Afro-Love

AFRO-LOVE remains stable at the top as Tems holds the first two positions while Calema continues at No.3.

Rutshelle Guillaume records the strongest Top 10 gain with “Ou Mechan,” rising from No.12 to No.5.

“Songi Songi” by Salima Chica drops from No.5 to No.12, marking the week’s sharpest fall.

Jeady Jay debuts at No.19 with “ATWA,” a September 2025 urban release produced by Skimzea blending hip-hop and Afrobeat influences.

Donovan Bts enters at No.20 with “Blier Problem” featuring Dj Lo’ic, a 2026 single supported by a YouTube vlog and continuing his recent run of releases.

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Alt Z

Sub Urban rises to No. 1 on February 24 with “Uh Oh!” featuring Benee, up one position to claim the top spot.

Tate McRae slips to No. 2 with “Just Keep Watching,” while “Greedy” climbs to No. 3, reinforcing her dominance with four titles on the chart.

Faouzia falls one place to No. 4 with “Minefields,” as the remainder of the top 10 stays unchanged week over week.

Lower down, “If the World Was Ending” by JP Saxe jumps four spots to No. 15, marking the week’s strongest upward move.

Melanie Martinez debuts at No. 18 with “Death,” a March 2023 dark pop release centered on themes of rebirth and personal transformation.

Royal & The Serpent enters at No. 20 with “Wasteland [From Arcane Season 2],” a soundtrack cut depicting a desolate world tempered by a late emergence of hope.

Tate McRae posts the week’s sharpest decline as “Nobody’s Girl” drops from No. 15 to No. 19.

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Alternative Metal

ALTERNATIVE METAL shows continued dominance from Linkin Park as the band holds the Top 2 with no change.

Falling In Reverse’s “Prequel” climbs from No.13 to No.8, marking the most significant upward move.

Slipknot’s “Nero Forte” falls from No.8 to No.13, representing the week’s most notable drop.

No new entries impact the Top 20.

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Alternative R&B

ALTERNATIVE R&B remains highly stable with the entire Top 14 unchanged and Ravyn Lenae securing another week at No.1.

Joji’s “If It Only Gets Better” rises from No.20 to No.15.

Kaytranada debuts at No.17 with “DJ Set,” a live-style mix blending hip-hop, house, R&B, funk and soul through his signature groove-driven production.

Young M.A enters at No.19 with “Big,” a trap-influenced hip-hop track produced by NY Bangers highlighting themes of confidence and success.

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American Hip-Hop

AMERICAN HIP-HOP welcomes a new No.1 as Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” climbs from No.2 to the top, swapping positions with Pooh Shiesty.

YFN Lucci’s “Jan. 31st (My Truth)” jumps from No.12 to No.7, marking the strongest gain inside the Top 10.

French Montana debuts at No.9 with “Ever Since U Left Me” featuring Max B, a January 2026 release from the project Coke Wave 3.5: Narcos built around a repetitive hook and a KC & the Sunshine Band sample.

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Art Pop

ART POP remains unchanged at the top with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars holding No.1, while the entire Top 6 stays stable.

“Shallow” climbs from No.8 to No.7 and “Into the Unknown” rises from No.10 to No.8.

Billie Eilish’s “Everything I Wanted” falls from No.9 to No.10.

Charli XCX debuts at No.18 with “Chains Of Love,” a film-related synth-pop track produced by Finn Keane and Justin Raisen blending dramatic strings with electronic textures.

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Asian Pop

ASIAN POP keeps Rosé and Bruno Mars at No.1 while BLACKPINK remains at No.2.

“Good Goodbye” by 화사 climbs from No.4 to No.3.

LNGSHOT enters at No.4 with “Moonwalkin’,” a January 2026 debut single influenced by trap-R&B and hip-hop under Jay Park’s direction.

ENHYPEN debuts at No.19 with “Knife,” a January 2025 hip-hop-driven track from the mini album The Sin: Vanish built around themes of resilience and confidence.

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Caribbean Club

CARIBBEAN CLUB sees Kybba remain at No.1 while Machel Montano debuts strongly at No.2.

“Loyalty Forever” slips from No.2 to No.3 as several tracks reshuffle inside the Top 10.

Machel Montano’s “Encore” is a Soca 2026 release produced by XplicitMevon and BadJohn Republic celebrating carnival energy.

Tii Alexandre enters at No.15 with “Freestyle,” a Mauritian urban track blending trap-influenced hip-hop and Afro-fusion with Wave Empire.

Kreizy K debuts at No.20 with “Que No Tira,” a short dembow and Latin trap collaboration marked by hard beats and confrontational lyrics.

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Country Music

CORRIDOS welcomes a new No.1 as Xavi and Carin León’s “La Morrita” jumps straight to the top.

“Dopamina” by Peso Pluma drops from No.1 to No.4.

“Lejos Estamos Mejor” surges from No.12 to No.6.

“La Morrita” blends huapango rhythms with contemporary production from Édgar Barrera and was released in January 2026.

Gerardo Coronel “El Jerry” debuts at No.20 with “No Cuelges Porfa,” a November 2025 regional Mexican release centered on heartbreak and longing.

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Dance Pop

COUNTRY MUSIC keeps Morgan Wallen at No.1 with the Top 5 remaining unchanged.

Luke Combs’ “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” rises from No.7 to No.6.

Shenandoah enters at No.19 with “Sunday In The South” featuring Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, a 2024 remake of the band’s 1989 No.1 country hit.

Megan Moroney debuts at No.20 with “Wish I Didn’t,” a track from her 2024 album Am I Okay? reflecting her blend of modern and traditional country influences.

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East & South African Music

DANCE POP remains stable at the top with Rosé and Bruno Mars holding No.1 while Lady Gaga stays at No.2.

Bruno Mars debuts at No.3 with “I Just Might,” a January 2026 disco-pop and pop-soul single inspired by ’70s funk and released as the lead track from The Romantic.

“Levitating” falls from No.3 to No.8, marking the week’s sharpest drop inside the Top 10.

David Guetta enters at No.19 with “I’M Good (Blue),” a collaboration with Bebe Rexha reworking Eiffel 65’s “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” that gained viral momentum on TikTok.

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French R&B

EAST & SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC keeps Goon Flavour at No.1 while Al Xapo surges in at No.2.

“Snokonoko” by Al Xapo featuring Benzoo and EeQue is a late-2025 Amapiano release built on dark club textures and collaborative production.

“My Darling” slips from No.2 to No.4 while Tyla’s “Water” holds strong at No.3.

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Metalcore

FRENCH R&B remains unchanged across the Top 9 with Joé Dwèt Filé still leading.

Gazo’s “Kat” climbs from No.11 to No.10.

Da Uzi debuts at No.19 with “Michael Jordan,” a 2024 trap release using the basketball icon as a metaphor for ambition and survival over production by BBP.

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Modern Dancehall

METALCORE shows stability at the summit with YUNGBLUD and Bad Omens holding the Top 3.

“Like A Villain” rises from No.5 to No.4 while “Ratatata” slips to No.5.

I Prevail debuts at No.20 with “Violent Nature,” a May 2025 heavy release marking the band’s first track following Brian Burkheiser’s departure.

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Nigerian Pop

MODERN DANCEHALL keeps Kybba at No.1 with the Top 5 unchanged.

Machel Montano enters at No.9 with “Encore.”

Protoje debuts at No.16 with “At We Feet,” a January 2026 reggae collaboration with Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley produced by Winta James.

Squash enters at No.19 with “Guns,” a January 2026 dancehall collaboration with Byron Messia driven by a dark, bass-heavy riddim.

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Pov: Indie

NIGERIAN POP remains unchanged across the Top 6 with Rema holding No.1 alongside Selena Gomez.

Burna Boy debuts at No.7 with “For Everybody,” a January 2026 Afro-fusion release blending social commentary with uplifting production and featuring Wayne Wonder.

“For My Hand” drops from No.14 to No.16 while “Joro” falls from No.15 to No.19.

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Punjabi Party

POV: INDIE keeps Glass Animals and Hozier steady at No.1 and No.2.

YUNGBLUD’s solo version of “Zombie” climbs to No.3 while the collaboration with The Smashing Pumpkins falls to No.12.

Chappell Roan debuts at No.20 with “Casual,” a 2022 dream-pop release exploring the emotional ambiguity of a situationship and produced by Dan Nigro and Ryan Linvill.

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Urban Contemporary

PUNJABI PARTY shows stability at the top with the Top 8 unchanged.

“Levels & Graphs” rises from No.13 to No.9.

Tarsem Jassar debuts at No.15 with “Old Money,” a January 2026 Speed Records release reflecting on loyalty and generational values.

Gulab Sidhu enters at No.17 with “Adhhi Pagal,” a Punjabi folk-pop track rooted in personal storytelling.

Korala Maan debuts at No.19 with “Pecha,” a January 2026 collaboration with Gurlez Akhtar produced by Desi Crew.

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Urbano Latino

URBAN CONTEMPORARY remains fully stable from No.1 to No.17 with no movement inside the upper ranks.

Joyner Lucas enters at No.18 with “Fall Slowly,” a 2020 hip-hop and R&B collaboration with Ashanti centered on a turbulent relationship.

Usher debuts at No.20 with “Ruin” featuring Pheelz, a February 2024 R&B and Afrobeat-influenced release focused on vulnerability and love.

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This bi-weekly update of the top 20 tracks across 20 genres reflects the continued evolution of listener preferences. While some tracks maintain their grip on the charts, others make way for fresh entries that bring new perspectives and sounds to the forefront.

Disclaimer: Our aim with these rankings is not to provide a definitive measure but to offer a snapshot of trends that resonate with audiences today.

We’ll continue to share these updates regularly, consolidating data and highlighting the shifts that make each genre so dynamic.

Thank you for following along, and we look forward to seeing how these charts evolve in the weeks to come.