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 May 8,2026 edition
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Afro-Love
AFRO-LOVE sees Tems maintain her grip on the chart with “Me & U” holding at No.1, while Jeady Jay climbs one spot to No.2 with “ATWA”, pushing Rutshelle Guillaume down to third. Calema continues its upward momentum inside the top 10 as Joé Dwèt Filé gains ground with “Slowly”.
Bedjine lands the highest debut of the week at No.10 with “Foli Renmen”, an Afro-Caribbean track centered on love and romantic connection.
Joé Dwèt Filé and KLN enter at No.19 with “Essential”, a rap-driven release blending hip-hop production with kompa influences.
Emma’a closes the chart’s new entries at No.20 with “Ça M’a Laissé”, an R&B-infused Afrobeats single focused on emotional heartbreak.
Alt Z
ALT Z remains highly stable with an unchanged top 10 led by Sub Urban and Tate McRae. JP Saxe and Poppy each move up one position while Noah Cyrus debuts at the bottom of the chart.
Noah Cyrus enters at No.20 with “July”, a stripped-back acoustic ballad originally released in 2019 and later certified Platinum in the United States.
Alternative Metal
ALTERNATIVE METAL is highlighted by Falling In Reverse climbing to No.3 with “Watch The World Burn”, while Papa Roach slips several positions despite remaining inside the top 10. Linkin Park continues its dominance with six songs still present across the ranking.
Alternative R&B
ALTERNATIVE R&B remains led by Ravyn Lenae and Sevdaliza, while Janelle Monáe posts the chart’s strongest gain by breaking into the top 5. ZAYN debuts at No.7 with “Sideways” as Ravyn Lenae secures a second entry on the chart.
ZAYN enters at No.7 with “Sideways”, a melancholic R&B-pop ballad exploring emotional distance and taken from his album “Konnakol”.
Ravyn Lenae and Dominic Fike appear at No.16 with “Reputation”, an alternative R&B duet centered on trust issues and relationship instability.
American Hip-Hop
AMERICAN HIP-HOP remains dominated by Pooh Shiesty and Kendrick Lamar, while King Von rises one place with “Took Her To The O”. Travis Scott returns to the top 5 as T.I. places a second title on the chart.
T.I. debuts at No.12 with “Trauma Bond”, an introspective hip-hop track from his final project “Kill The King”, focused on personal struggles and family ties.
Art Pop
ART POP remains firmly led by Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish, with the top 6 staying unchanged. Billie Eilish strengthens her presence as “Happier Than Ever” and “Bad Guy” both climb one position, while ROSALÍA’s BRIT Awards collaboration with Björk slips to No.9.
Asian Pop
ASIAN POP sees major movement as BTS debuts at No.2 with “2.0”, while Hearts2Hearts scores another strong entry inside the top 5 with “RUDE!”. BLACKPINK loses momentum despite remaining in the upper tier, while KATSEYE places three songs inside the top 10.
BTS enters at No.2 with “2.0”, a trap and industrial-driven comeback track from the album “ARIRANG” marking the group’s post-military return.
Hearts2Hearts debuts at No.4 with “RUDE!”, a fast-paced house-pop single built around playful rebellion and energetic synth production.
Caribbean Club
CARIBBEAN CLUB undergoes a major reshuffle as Huan 62 storms straight to No.1 with “Skokka”. Luis Brown secures another new top 5 entry, while El Alfa drops from the summit despite maintaining multiple songs across the ranking.
Huan 62 debuts at No.1 with “Skokka”, a Dominican dembow and Latin trap release driven by minimalist production and street-party energy.
Luis Brown enters at No.5 with “Swagger”, a compact Latin trap track centered on confidence and high-energy delivery.
Ezzy R arrives at No.10 with “Popola [Remix]”, a collaborative urban remix featuring July Queen and Yoan Retro over upgraded production.
Rochy RD, Kiry Curu and La Pedra debut at No.13 with “Yo Quisiera Matalo”, a gritty Dominican trap collaboration rooted in street narratives and raw intensity.
MAUVAIS DJO re-enters at No.16 with “Maladie”, a nightlife-focused track comparing romantic obsession to illness.
LIL NAAY appears at No.17 with “Relacionado Con Lo Real”, a reflective urban single balancing melodic themes with everyday realism.
El Alfa and Nino Freestyle debut at No.18 with “Ripiao”, a fusion of traditional merengue ripiao and modern dembow rhythms.
Corridos
CORRIDOS experiences a major shake-up as Marca Registrada and Primer Grado jump directly to No.1 with “Todo A Su Tiempo”. Neton Vega also secures a new top 10 position, while Fuerza Regida maintains three songs inside the upper half of the chart.
Marca Registrada and Primer Grado debut at No.1 with “Todo A Su Tiempo”, a norteño collaboration blending energetic corridos with traditional regional instrumentation.
Neton Vega enters at No.6 with “Nalguita Y Teta”, a corrido tumbado track mixing romantic themes with street-life storytelling over mellow guitars.
Hermanos Espinoza debut at No.15 with “Freestyle”, a corrido tumbado release focused on personal growth, success and family values.
Country Music
COUNTRY MUSIC is led this week by Ella Langley, who replaces herself at No.1 with the debut of “Choosin’ Texas”. Morgan Wallen remains heavily represented throughout the chart, while Luke Combs continues to hold three positions inside the top 15.
Ella Langley debuts at No.1 with “Choosin’ Texas”, a traditional country heartbreak ballad from her album “Dandelion” featuring co-writing contributions from Miranda Lambert.
Cole Swindell enters at No.20 with “She Had Me At Heads Carolina”, his 2022 country hit inspired by Jo Dee Messina’s classic “Heads Carolina, Tails California”.
Dance Pop
DANCE POP remains dominated by Rosé and Bruno Mars collaborations, while Akon scores the chart’s highest debut at No.6 with “Sugar”. Zara Larsson and Dimitri Vegas both gain momentum inside the top 10 as Lady Gaga’s “Shallow” slips outside the upper tier.
Akon and SIMIEN debut at No.6 with “Sugar”, a romantic pop-R&B collaboration driven by warm production, dreamy melodies and late-night atmosphere.
East & South African Music
EAST & SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC sees a complete reshuffle at the top as Bien and Alikiba debut directly at No.1 with “Finale”, while Harmonize follows closely behind at No.2. Diamond Platnumz remains heavily represented despite losing the summit, placing three songs inside the top 12.
Bien and Alikiba debut at No.1 with “Finale”, an upbeat East African collaboration mixing Swahili lyricism, nightlife themes and rhythmic Afro-pop production.
Harmonize enters at No.2 with “Wewe”, a romantic Swahili Afro-pop track centered on loyalty and emotional devotion.
Diamond Platnumz and Jux debut at No.4 with “Joy”, a breezy Bongo Flava collaboration blending Afrobeats and R&B influences.
Benzoo, Bukzin Keyz and Tango Supreme arrive at No.16 with “Mopepe”, an Amapiano release built on rolling log drums, hypnotic repetition and energetic vocal interplay.
French R&B
FRENCH R&B remains highly stable with Joé Dwèt Filé holding No.1 for another week ahead of Gims and Dadju. Tayc posts the strongest gain inside the top 5 while Joé Dwèt Filé’s collaboration with Ronisia climbs into the top 10.
Metalcore
METALCORE stays led by Motionless In White and YUNGBLUD, while Bad Omens continues to dominate the chart with six entries still present. Electric Callboy strengthens its presence with two songs inside the top 10 and a new late-chart debut.
Samurai Pizza Cats and BABYBEARD debut at No.17 with “Ramen-Man”, a comedic metalcore track mixing aggressive riffs, playful storytelling and anime-inspired energy.
Electric Callboy enters at No.20 with “Tanzneid”, a hybrid of metalcore, hardstyle and electronic dance production fueled by high-tempo intensity.
Modern Dancehall
MODERN DANCEHALL remains stable at the top with Kybba, Spice and Shenseea all holding their positions. Masicka scores the week’s highest debut at No.7, while Kraff secures a second chart entry with a new collaboration alongside JiggyD.
Masicka debuts at No.7 with “Boasty”, a reggae-infused dancehall track centered on confidence, resilience and charismatic storytelling.
Kraff and JiggyD enter at No.17 with “Crown Jewel”, a fast-paced dancehall release focused on power, identity and streetwise confidence.
Nigerian Pop
NIGERIAN POP remains firmly dominated by Rema and Ayra Starr, while Omah Lay climbs to No.3 with “Soso”. Wizkid gains momentum with both “Essence” and “Joro” moving upward as Burna Boy slips toward the lower tier of the chart.
Pop Hits
POP HITS remains led by Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift, while Sabrina Carpenter strengthens her presence with two songs inside the top 10. Justin Bieber posts the week’s strongest gain as “Ghost” climbs into the top 11, while Akon returns to the chart with a new collaboration alongside SIMIEN.
Akon and SIMIEN debut at No.16 with “Sugar”, a romantic pop-R&B collaboration driven by warm melodies and atmospheric production.
Pov: Indie
POV: INDIE sees YUNGBLUD surge into the top 5 with “Zombie”, while Twenty One Pilots loses momentum despite maintaining five songs across the chart. Dominic Fike scores the week’s only debut with the viral resurgence of “Babydoll”.
Dominic Fike enters at No.12 with “Babydoll”, a short-form alternative-pop track revived through TikTok popularity and renewed streaming momentum.
Punjabi Party
PUNJABI PARTY remains stable at the top with Karan Aujla and Navaan Sandhu continuing to lead the ranking. Karan Aujla strengthens his dominance with four songs inside the top 20, while Gulab Sidhu closes the chart with a new late entry.
Gulab Sidhu debuts at No.20 with “GG”, a dark Punjabi track centered on betrayal, fake loyalty and street-minded storytelling.
Urban Contemporary
URBAN CONTEMPORARY remains unchanged at the summit with Shakira, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Usher controlling the top positions. Wale climbs into the top 10 while Jennifer Lopez slips several places despite remaining inside the upper half of the chart.
Usher and Pheelz enter at No.20 with “Ruin”, an Afro-infused R&B collaboration blending smooth vocals with contemporary urban production.
Urbano Latino
URBANO LATINO remains dominated by Shakira, Bad Bunny and Karol G, who collectively occupy much of the top 10. Myke Towers posts one of the week’s strongest gains with “Si Se Da – Remix”, while Feid climbs into the top 8.
Bad Bunny continues to lead the genre’s overall presence with six songs still charting, despite several position changes across the ranking.