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 Aug 8,2026 edition
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Afro-Love
Tems’ “Me & U” remains at No. 1, followed by Jeady Jay’s “ATWA” and Joé Dwèt Filé’s “Rihanna,” all unchanged. Ckay’s “Emiliana” rises from No. 6 to No. 4, while Tems’ “Love Me Jeje” moves from No. 7 to No. 5. No new entries appear in the top 20. Keblack’s “Pas Normal” falls from No. 4 to No. 9.
Alt Z
Sub Urban’s “Uh Oh!” featuring Benee remains at No. 1, ahead of Tate McRae’s “Greedy” and Faouzia’s “Minefields.” Gracie Abrams enters the chart at No. 10 with “Look At My Life,” the second single from her album Daughter from Hell, co-written with Aaron Dessner and produced by Abrams, Dessner and Dan Nigro. Faouzia’s “Unethical” rises from No. 9 to No. 6.
Alternative Metal
Linkin Park’s “The Emptiness Machine” and “Up From The Bottom” remain at Nos. 1 and 2, while “Lost” climbs from No. 4 to No. 3. Papa Roach enters at No. 14 with “See U in Hell,” featuring Hanumankind. Created for the second season of Devil May Cry, the rap-metal track combines Papa Roach’s vocals and guitars with Hanumankind’s rap verses and was co-written with producer Mako.
Alternative R&B
Ravyn Lenae’s “Love Me Not” remains at No. 1, followed by Sevdaliza’s “Alibi” and Mariah The Scientist’s “Burning Blue.” Young M.A enters at No. 4 with “B.B.B.,” built around East Coast hip-hop influences and themes of resilience and self-reliance. FKA twigs enters at No. 16 with “On Your Mind” featuring Lil Yachty, while Masego’s “Breathe,” an R&B and jazz-influenced song centered on grief and emotional regulation, enters at No. 20.
American Hip-Hop
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” remains at No. 1, followed by Pooh Shiesty’s “FDO” and King Von’s “Took Her To The O.” French Montana enters at No. 5 with “Follow Me,” featuring JIHYO, Ludmilla, RedOne and Adriana C; the multilingual track combines hip-hop, K-pop and Brazilian elements. GloRilla enters at No. 7 with “Mane” featuring Pooh Shiesty, a Memphis hip-hop track built on trap production and alternating verses.
Art Pop
Lady Gaga’s “Die With A Smile” featuring Bruno Mars remains at No. 1, followed by Billie Eilish’s “Birds Of A Feather” and Gaga’s “Shallow.” Charli XCX enters at No. 6 with “Wink Wink,” a June 2026 release produced with A. G. Cook and Finn Keane. The track uses synthetic pop production and playful vocals. Billie Eilish’s “Happier Than Ever” falls from No. 6 to No. 8.
Asian Pop
Rosé’s “Apt.” featuring Bruno Mars rises from No. 2 to No. 1, replacing LE SSERAFIM’s “Iconic By Mistake,” which moves to No. 2. EBiDAN enters at No. 3 with “Yes! 東京,” a 15th-anniversary track involving 60 members from nine groups and centered on Tokyo, unity and dreams. ATEEZ debuts at No. 5 with the R&B-influenced “Bad,” while Naykilla enters at No. 10 and Stray Kids at No. 13.
Caribbean Club
MAUVAIS DJO’s “Pilé” remains at No. 1, followed by “Maladie” at No. 2 and El Alfa’s “Panti Y Colale 2.0” at No. 3. The top seven positions are unchanged. Yoan Retro enters at No. 20 with “Con Lo Tiro,” featuring Fusil Ametrallalo. Released in June 2026, the one-minute Dominican dembow track uses rapid percussion and street-focused lyrics about confrontation, loyalty and survival.
Corridos
Lenin Ramirez’s “Polvo Rosita” rises from No. 2 to No. 1, while Neton Vega’s “Nalguita Y Teta” moves down to No. 2. Fuerza Regida’s “Ansiedad” remains at No. 3 and Tito Double P’s “Nadie” stays at No. 4. El De Las R’s enters at No. 9 with “La Cheyenne,” a modern corrido from the 2025 album Estilo R’S, centered on its protagonist, a Cheyenne truck and road life in northern Mexico.
Country Music
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” remains at No. 1, with “Be Her” at No. 2 and Morgan Wallen’s “I Got Better” at No. 3. The first twelve positions are unchanged. Cameron Whitcomb enters at No. 13 with “Kingdom Of Fear,” released in March 2026 as part of his Deep Water EP. Co-written with Cal Shapiro, Nolan Sipe and Jack Riley, the track blends rock, folk and pop while addressing inner turmoil and fear of chaos.
Dance Pop
Rosé’s “Apt.” featuring Bruno Mars remains at No. 1, followed by Lady Gaga’s “Die With A Smile.” DJ Goja enters at No. 3 with “Mi Chico,” featuring Jason Derulo and Melody. Released on June 26, 2026, the track combines electronic production with Latin pop, reggaeton and Brazilian funk elements, using English, Spanish and Portuguese lyrics. Bruno Mars’ “Risk It All” moves from No. 3 to No. 5.
East & South African Music
Bien’s “Finale” featuring Alikiba rises from No. 2 to No. 1, while Tyla’s “Water” moves from No. 4 to No. 2 and Mbosso’s “Ozalima” falls to No. 3. Jux enters at No. 5 with “Kipepeo” featuring Mbosso, a Bongo Flava song built around Swahili lyrics, guitar and soft percussion. Yemi Alade enters at No. 11 with “Don’t Be Shy” featuring Bien, while Mbosso’s “DJ” debuts at No. 20.
French R&B
Joé Dwèt Filé’s “4 Kampé” remains at No. 1. Gims’ “Sois Pas Timide” rises from No. 3 to No. 2, while “Spider” featuring Dystinct moves from No. 2 to No. 3. Dadju and Tayc’s “I Love You” stays at No. 4, followed by Gazo’s “Nanani Nanana” at No. 5. No new entries appear in the top 20, while Tayc’s “Yimmy Yimmy” rises from No. 7 to No. 6.
Metalcore
Motionless In White’s “R.I.P.” featuring Skylar Grey remains at No. 1. Bad Omens’ “Dying To Love” rises from No. 3 to No. 2, while “Like A Villain” climbs from No. 6 to No. 4. I Prevail enters at No. 19 with “Paradise” featuring Amira Elfeky. The track combines metalcore riffs, keys and synths, contrasting Eric Vanlerberghe’s screamed vocals with Elfeky’s melodic vocals while addressing self-destructive desire and emotional dependence.
Modern Dancehall
Kybba’s “Ba Ba Bad Remix” remains at No. 1, followed by Spice’s “Go Down Deh” and Shenseea’s “Hit & Run,” with the top four unchanged. Flow G enters at No. 14 with “Feed,” a Filipino hip-hop track featuring rapid vocal delivery and street-oriented production. Nhance enters at No. 20 with “Stay To Myself,” a dancehall track released in June 2025, built on minor-key production and lyrics centered on solitude, trust and distance.
Nigerian Pop
Rema’s “Calm Down” featuring Selena Gomez remains at No. 1, followed by Ayra Starr’s “Rush” and Omah Lay’s “Soso,” with the top five unchanged. Kizz Daniel’s “Buga (Lo Lo Lo)” rises from No. 8 to No. 6, while Rema’s solo “Calm Down” moves from No. 6 to No. 7. No new entries appear in the top 20.
Pop Hits
Lady Gaga’s “Die With A Smile” featuring Bruno Mars remains at No. 1, followed by Billie Eilish’s “Birds Of A Feather” and Taylor Swift’s “The Fate Of Ophelia.” Dua Lipa’s “Levitating” rises from No. 8 to No. 6. Sombr enters at No. 18 with “My Body Isn’t Ready,” a pop song from his second album, Do Not Read This Journal, addressing body insecurity, low self-esteem and avoidance of social situations and intimacy.
Pov: Indie
Glass Animals’ “Heat Waves” remains at No. 1, followed by Hozier’s “Too Sweet” and Conan Gray’s “Heather,” with the top five unchanged. Liana Flores’ “Rises The Moon” rises from No. 8 to No. 6. Phoebe Bridgers enters at No. 17 with “Lost Boys,” an indie-rock track featuring intimate vocals, filtered opening effects and collaborative production involving Jack Antonoff and Alex G, with lyrics referencing youth, return and modern alienation.
Punjabi Party
Karan Aujla enters directly at No. 1 with “Low Fade,” a Punjabi hip-hop track produced by MXRCI that combines trap beats, atmospheric synths, rap-style verses and melodic hooks. Cheema Y’s “Young G.O.A.T” rises from No. 3 to No. 2, while “Jackpot” falls from No. 1 to No. 3. Navaan Sandhu also enters at No. 5 with “Levels & Graphs,” a trap-based song from his 2025 album House Navior focused on career progress, success and changing relationships.
Urban Contemporary
Shakira’s “Zoo” remains at No. 1, followed by “Soltera” at No. 2 and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “No Chill” at No. 3. Usher’s “Good Good” also remains at No. 4. Rihanna’s “Lift Me Up” rises from No. 6 to No. 5, while Wale’s “On Chill” featuring Jeremih moves down to No. 6. Usher enters at No. 20 with “Ruin” featuring Pheelz.
Urbano Latino
Shakira’s “Zoo” remains at No. 1. Karol G’s “TQG” rises from No. 3 to No. 2, while Bad Bunny’s “Baile Inolvidable” moves from No. 2 to No. 3. Myke Towers’ “Si Se Da – Remix” stays at No. 4, and Karol G’s “Provenza” rises from No. 6 to No. 5. No new entries appear in the top 20.