Last updated on January 31, 2026, updated every month.
January 31, 2026 brings sharp turns across the Vintage charts, with surprise takeovers and high-impact debuts reshaping multiple genres. Culture Beat storm straight to number one in Eurodance with “Mr Vain,” while Dinosaur Jr. unseat Blondie in Vintage Power Pop with a sudden leap to the top.
Major resets hit elsewhere as Ja Rule enters Gangster Rap directly at number one and Martin Solveig does the same in Pop Dance. From Britpop to Yacht Rock, familiar hierarchies are disrupted by bold new arrivals and unexpected reshuffles near the summit.
Big Beat
Death In Vegas continue to dominate BIG BEAT as “Aisha” holds steady at number one, with Armand Van Helden’s “My My My” and Fatboy Slim’s “Star 69” once again fixed at numbers two and three.
Groove Armada post the strongest gain near the top as “I See You Baby” climbs from sixth to fourth, while Underworld’s “Jumbo” records the chart’s steepest drop, sliding from fourth to fourteenth.
Death In Vegas reinforce their grip on the upper tier, with “Scorpio Rising” holding at number five and “Hands Around My Throat” surging from ninth to sixth.
Armand Van Helden reshuffles within the top ten as “I Want Your Soul” rises to number seven, while Malcolm McLaren’s “Deep in Vogue” eases back to eighth.
Armand van Helden delivers the sole new entry as “The Funk Phenomena” debuts at number sixteen, introducing his 1996 house track built around a Rick James sample and originally released on his debut album “Old School Junkies: The Album.”
The lower end remains relatively stable, with The KLF retaining three titles and Cornershop’s “Brimful Of Asha” settling at number twenty.
2000s Garage Rock
The White Stripes remain firmly in control of 2000s GARAGE ROCK as “I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself” continues its uninterrupted run at number one.
The top seven shows no movement at all, underlining a month of strong listener consistency.
Minor mid-table adjustments see “Heads Will Roll” and “Danger! High Voltage” trade places, while “Maps” edges up one position to thirteenth.
The Vines enter at number eighteen with “Winning Days,” the 2004 single written by Craig Nicholls and produced by Rob Schnapf, released as the third single from the album of the same name.
The White Stripes expand their presence with “The Hardest Button To Button” debuting at number twenty.
Britpop
The Stone Roses remain immovable at the top of BRITPOP as “Sally Cinnamon” holds at number one, while Saint Etienne’s “You’re In A Bad Way” climbs to second, nudging Oasis’ “Some Might Say” down to third.
The remainder of the top ten remains largely unchanged, with Cast, Oasis, and James maintaining a stable upper tier.
Lush deliver the highest new entry at number seventeen with “Nothing Natural,” introducing their Robin Guthrie–produced shoegaze single from the 1992 album “Spooky.”
Kula Shaker follow at number nineteen with “Hush,” their 1997 cover that reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
90s Sophisti-Pop
Chris Rea tightens his grip on 90s SOPHISTI-POP as “Auberge” remains at number one and “Nothing To Fear” enters directly at number two.
Written and produced by Rea in 1992, “Nothing To Fear” reflects themes of trust and dialogue and previously reached number sixteen on the UK Singles Chart.
Aside from Rea’s reshuffle, the chart remains exceptionally stable, with Sade, Sting, and Everything But The Girl retaining their established positions.
2010s R&B
Kendrick Lamar remains unchallenged at the top of 2010s R&B as “All The Stars” continues at number one, with “Everyday” again holding second place.
Enrique Iglesias gains ground as “Dirty Dancer” climbs to number three, while Jorja Smith’s “Blue Lights” slips to fifth.
Sam Smith enters at number nineteen with “Dancing With A Stranger,” the 2019 collaboration with Normani that blends restrained R&B and pop minimalism and reached the Billboard Hot 100 top ten.
Ella Mai follows at number twenty with “Trip,” her 2018 single exploring vulnerability and emotional complexity in modern relationships.
Neo-Mellow
Gary Jules remains unchallenged at the top of NEO-MELLOW as “Mad World” holds firm at number one, with Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours” and Keane’s “Everybody’s Changing” continuing unchanged at numbers two and three.
The upper half of the chart shows no movement at all, with the Top 15 locking into the exact same order and reinforcing a month defined by listener consistency rather than turnover.
The only change arrives at the bottom as David Gray enters at number twenty with “This Year’s Love,” adding another title from his *White Ladder* era and displacing Keane’s “Crystal Ball.”
The remainder of the lower tier remains intact, preserving a fully stable chart aside from the single late entry.
P0st-Disco
Incognito continue to lead POST-DISCO as “Nights Over Egypt” holds at number one, with Imagination’s “Just An Illusion” again fixed in second place.
The S.O.S. Band post the most visible gain near the top as “Just The Way You Like It” climbs from fourth to third, while Slave’s “Just a Touch of Love” slips one place to fourth.
David Grant strengthens his position as “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” rises to number six, overtaking Roger Troutman.
Patrice Rushen’s “Forget Me Nots” moves up into eighth, while Ashford’s “Solid” climbs from thirteenth to ninth, reshaping the mid-table.
Alexander O’Neal delivers the sole new entry at number twenty with “All True Man,” introducing his 1991 Jam & Lewis–produced R&B single to the chart.
Yacht Rock
The top of the YACHT ROCK chart remains completely unchanged between December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026, with an identical Top 8 confirming the strong stability of tracks by Neil Diamond, George Benson, Chicago, Michael McDonald, Eagles, and Don Henley.
Chicago strengthens its presence in the upper part of the chart as “Hard Habit To Break” climbs one position, moving from No. 10 to No. 9 and swapping places with Fleetwood Mac’s “Everywhere.”
Fleetwood Mac experiences a slight internal adjustment, with “Everywhere” dropping one spot to No. 10, while “The Chain” remains stable at No. 13 and “Little Lies” holds its position at No. 17.
James Ingram posts the most notable movement within the Top 15, as “Yah Mo B There” gains one position to reach No. 11, while Billy Ocean’s “Caribbean Queen” correspondingly slips from No. 11 to No. 12.
The lower half of the chart, from No. 13 to No. 20, remains completely static, reflecting strong chart inertia for tracks by Kenny Loggins, Eric Carmen, Billy Ocean, Patrick Swayze, and Daryl Hall.
No new entries or exits are recorded for January 2026, confirming an exceptionally stable chart dominated by firmly established classics.
Diva House
Incognito remain immovable at the top of DIVA HOUSE as “Nights Over Egypt” once again holds at number one, with CeCe Peniston’s “Keep On Walkin’” steady in second place.
Cappella gains ground as “Move It Up” climbs to number three, swapping places with La Bouche’s “Sweet Dreams.”
Most of the Top 12 remains unchanged, reinforcing the chart’s established core of early-’90s club staples.
De’Lacy delivers the only new entry at number thirteen with “Hideaway,” introducing the Blaze-produced house anthem and pushing the lower tier into a mild reshuffle.
Vintage Power Pop
The top of the VINTAGE POWER POP chart remains firmly anchored at the end of January 2026, with Blondie’s “The Tide Is High” and XTC’s “Mayor Of Simpleton” holding steady at No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.
The most significant movement occurs just below the podium, as Cheap Trick’s “The Flame” climbs from No. 4 to No. 3, while Nada Surf’s “Inside Of Love” drops notably from No. 3 to No. 8.
Squeeze and XTC both gain ground, with “Tempted” moving up from No. 5 to No. 4 and “Generals And Majors” advancing from No. 6 to No. 5, consolidating XTC’s strong overall presence in the upper tier.
Todd Rundgren and The Knack each rise one position, with “Bang The Drum All Day” reaching No. 6 and “My Sharona” climbing to No. 7, while Blondie’s “Atomic” also progresses, moving from No. 10 to No. 9.
Further down the chart, Weezer’s “Island In The Sun” improves slightly to No. 10, while Ash’s “Shining Light” experiences the sharpest decline within the Top 15, slipping from No. 9 to No. 11.
The lower half of the ranking shows minimal change, with most titles retaining their positions or shifting by a single spot, and no new entries or exits recorded for January 2026, underscoring a chart driven by long-standing power pop staples.
Eurodance
EURODANCE sees a decisive shift at the top as Culture Beat take over the summit with “Mr Vain,” debuting directly at number one and immediately displacing last month’s leader.
“Anything” slips to second, while “It’s My Life” by Dr. Alban holds firm at number three, anchoring the upper tier amid the reshuffle.
Culture Beat reinforce their dominance with three titles in the Top 8, as “Crying In The Rain” eases to fourth and “Take Me Away” remains steady at eighth.
Most of the mid-table stabilises with minimal movement, including “U Sure Do,” “All Around The World,” and “Club Bizarre” retaining familiar positions.
Haddaway delivers the sole new entry at number twenty with “I Miss You,” introducing his softer, ballad-leaning single and replacing Urban Cookie Collective at the foot of the chart.
Heartland Rock
The top six of the HEARTLAND ROCK chart remains completely unchanged between December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026, with Neil Diamond, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, and Foreigner maintaining a stable grip on the upper tier.
The most visible movement inside the Top 10 comes from Cheap Trick, as “The Flame” climbs from No. 8 to No. 7, while Bryan Adams’ “Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?” slips one place to No. 8.
Steve Miller Band posts a solid gain, with “Abracadabra” rising from No. 11 to No. 9, pushing Eagles’ “Hole In The World” down from No. 9 to No. 10.
Don Henley experiences the sharpest drop in the upper half of the chart, with “The Boys Of Summer” falling from No. 10 to No. 13, while Bryan Adams’ “Back To You” advances one position to No. 12.
The lower half of the ranking shows near-total stability, with Foreigner, Lindsey Buckingham, Todd Rundgren, and America all holding their respective positions from No. 15 to No. 19.
A single change occurs at the bottom of the chart, as Foreigner enters at No. 20 with “Cold As Ice,” replacing Little Steven’s “Bitter Fruit,” which exits the ranking.
Released in 1977, “Cold As Ice” by Foreigner was recorded in New York and produced by John Sinclair, who also worked with The Rolling Stones. The song became a major hit and a signature track for the band, reaching the top 10 in the US.
New Jack Swing
NEW JACK SWING remains anchored at the top as Stephanie Mills holds number one with “Never Knew Love Like This Before,” extending her lead into a second month.
The S.O.S. Band climb to number three with “Just The Way You Like It,” overtaking Atlantic Starr, while Roger Troutman strengthens his position at number six.
Mid-chart movement sees BDP’s “Self Destruction” rise to eighth and Color Me Badd edge into the Top 10.
Three new entries reshape the lower tier: New Edition enter at number seventeen with “Mr. Telephone Man,” Dionne Warwick arrives at number twenty with “Take Good Care Of You And Me,” while several legacy titles exit the chart.
Post-Grunge
POST-GRUNGE tightens at the top as Candlebox remain unchallenged at number one with “Far Behind,” while Live surge to second with “Selling The Drama.”
Chris Cornell posts one of the strongest gains as “Billie Jean” jumps into the Top 5, while Faith No More also climb with “Digging The Grave.”
Better Than Ezra move into the Top 10 as “Good” rises to ninth, reflecting renewed traction.
The only new entry arrives at number twenty as The Offspring debut “Pretty Fly (For A White Guy),” introducing their satirical 1998 hit and closing the chart.
Trip Hop
TRIP HOP remains remarkably stable at the summit as Death In Vegas hold number one with “Aisha,” followed once again by Zero 7’s “Destiny.”
The main movement occurs just beneath the Top 3, where Björk’s “I Miss You” climbs to fourth and Portishead’s “All Mine” slips to fifth.
Death In Vegas strengthen their mid-chart presence as “Hands Around My Throat” rises from fifteenth to eleventh.
No new entries appear this month, resulting in a chart defined by internal reordering rather than turnover.
80s New Wave Pop
The 80s NEW WAVE POP chart sees a major shift at the top for January 31, 2026, as Richard Marx debuts directly at No. 1 with “Angelia,” pushing Fine Young Cannibals’ long-standing leader “Johnny Come Home” down to No. 2.
The rest of the Top 5 remains relatively stable, with Bryan Ferry holding at No. 3, Thompson Twins’ “Hold Me Now” steady at No. 4, and Sheena Easton’s “Almost Over You” easing from No. 3 to No. 5.
Blondie and Naked Eyes both slip slightly but remain firmly embedded in the upper tier, while Thompson Twins continue to dominate numerically with multiple titles experiencing minor internal reshuffles.
The middle of the chart shows limited movement, with Simple Minds, The Lightning Seeds, Texas, Kate Bush, Yazoo, and Men Without Hats largely maintaining their relative positions.
One new entry appears near the bottom of the chart, as Bronski Beat enters at No. 19 with “Smalltown Boy,” replacing Belinda Carlisle’s “Leave A Light On,” while Dexys Midnight Runners exit the Top 20.
Mike + The Mechanics’ “Silent Running [On Dangerous Ground]” remains present but slips from No. 17 to No. 20, rounding out a month defined by a headline-grabbing new No. 1 and otherwise measured positional changes.
“Angelia” is the third single from Richard Marx’s second album Repeat Offender, released in 1989, written and recorded by Marx and produced with David Cole. The track reached the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved international chart success.
Released in 1984, “Smalltown Boy” marks Bronski Beat’s breakthrough as the lead single from The Age of Consent, produced by Mike Thorne and becoming an international hit closely associated with the band’s early identity.
Gangster Rap
The top seven of the GANGSTER RAP chart remains completely unchanged between December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026, confirming continued dominance from Panjabi MC, Space Jam, 2Pac, Ice Cube, Nelly, Fabolous, and Lil Bow Wow.
The main movement within the Top 10 comes from Mase, as “Breath Stretch Shake” rises from No. 10 to No. 8, while 2Pac’s “Until The End Of Time” slips to No. 9 and Trick Daddy’s “Let’s Go” shifts down to No. 10.
The middle of the chart remains highly stable, with Jay-Z’s “Run This Town” and Twista’s “Overnight Celebrity” holding firm at No. 11 and No. 12, while “Empire State of Mind” climbs one position to No. 13, swapping places with Ice Cube’s “You Know How We Do It.”
In the lower half, Fabolous’ “Can’t Let You Go” advances to No. 15 as Puff Daddy’s “Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down” eases back to No. 16, reflecting minor internal rotation.
Flo Rida’s “Low” gains ground, moving from No. 20 to No. 18, while Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang” drops one position to No. 19.
A single change occurs at the bottom of the chart, with The Notorious B.I.G. entering at No. 20 with “Spit Your Game,” replacing 50 Cent’s “Disco Inferno,” which exits the ranking.
“Spit Your Game” is a posthumous track by The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Twista and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. A remix of “Notorious Thugs,” it includes fast verses from Twista and Krayzie Bone. Released in 2005, it samples “My Ship Is Coming In” by The Walker Brothers. The video, directed by Dr. Teeth, features a studio battle with appearances from Swizz Beatz and 8Ball & MJG.
The music video is directed by John ‘Dr. Teeth’ Tucker.
80s Glam Metal
80s GLAM METAL remains anchored at the top as David Lee Roth holds firm with “California Girls,” with Ozzy Osbourne’s “Bark At The Moon” again at number two.
Foreigner gain momentum as “I Don’t Want To Live Without You” climbs into third, while Asia’s “Heat Of The Moment” eases back to fourth.
The Top 10 reshuffles modestly, with Cheap Trick, White Lion, and Def Leppard maintaining a strong presence.
Ratt deliver the sole new entry at number twenty with “Lay It Down,” introducing their 1985 glam metal staple and closing the chart.
90s Mellow Gold
90s MELLOW GOLD remains notably stable at the summit as Leo Sayer continues at number one with “When I Need You,” followed once again by Paul McCartney’s “Hope Of Deliverance.”
Bob Seger and Elton John trade minor positions in the upper half, while the rest of the Top 10 shows only light internal adjustment.
No new entries appear this month, resulting in a chart defined by consistency and long-term listener attachment rather than turnover.
Old School Hip Hop
OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP sees a major shift at the top as LL Cool J takes over number one with “The Boomin’ System,” jumping ahead of last month’s leader.
“Hit’em High” slips to second, while “Jam On It” and “Loungin’” retain strong Top 5 placements.
The remainder of the chart realigns beneath the new leader, with Public Enemy and Eric B. holding multiple steady positions.
No further new entries appear, making LL Cool J’s takeover the defining development of the month.
Boy Bands Retro
BOY BANDS RETRO remains led by All-4-One as “I Can Love You Like That” and “I Swear” continue to occupy the top two positions without challenge.
Color Me Badd’s “All 4 Love” climbs to number three, swapping places with Bell Biv DeVoe’s “Poison,” which slips to fourth.
Ready For The World strengthen their position as “Love You Down” rises from eighth to fifth, while Jonas Brothers and Damage both move up into the Top 10.
The sole new entry arrives at number eleven with “Love Sensation” by 911, introducing the group’s 1996 UK single and displacing Blackstreet from the chart.
Indie Rock
INDIE ROCK remains anchored at the top as Sigur Rós hold number one with “Hoppípolla,” continuing an uninterrupted run.
LCD Soundsystem make the most significant move as “Tribulations” enters directly at number two, pushing “All My Friends” down to third.
Mono’s “Life In” drops from third to sixth amid a broader reshuffle in the upper half, while Death Cab for Cutie and Editors both gain ground.
No other new entries appear, leaving the chart defined by internal reordering beneath a stable leader.
Girl Groups
GIRL GROUPS remains remarkably stable at the summit, with Jade’s “I Wanna Love You” holding firm at number one and SWV’s “Can We” again at number two.
The only notable adjustment near the top sees Sugarbabes’ “Hole In The Head” rise to fifth, while En Vogue’s “Giving Him Something He Can Feel” slips to seventh.
The remainder of the chart shows minimal movement, with no new entries and a fully preserved lower tier.
Pop Dance
The top three of the POP DANCE chart remains unchanged between December 31, 2025 and January 31, 2026, with Loud Luxury, Lost Frequencies, and Supermode continuing to dominate without movement.
The most significant change in the upper tier comes from Fedde Le Grand, as “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” climbs from No. 5 to No. 4, while Tiësto’s “Lethal Industry” drops sharply from No. 4 to No. 18.
Avicii consolidates his presence near the top, with “My Feelings For You” rising to No. 5 and “Heaven” holding steady at No. 11, while “Without You” remains stable at No. 13.
Deadmau5, Gorgon City, and Eric Prydz all post upward movement, with “Ghosts ’N’ Stuff” advancing to No. 6, “All Four Walls” holding strong at No. 7, and “Call On Me” moving up to No. 8.
The middle of the chart shows limited rotation, as Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” improves to No. 12, while David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and Tiësto largely maintain their positions.
At the bottom of the chart, Chainsmokers’ “Takeaway” re-enters the Top 20 at No. 19, while Sigma’s “Rudeboy” exits the ranking.
A single new entry appears at No. 20, with Kygo debuting “Think About You,” marking a fresh addition to the chart.
Released in 2019, “Think About You” pairs Kygo’s tropical house production with vocals from Valerie Broussard. The track achieved notable chart success, including a Top 5 peak in Norway, and was later included on Kygo’s album Golden Hour.
Neo Soul
NEO SOUL sees a leadership change as De La Soul rise to number one with “All Good?,” overtaking Gnarls Barkley’s former chart-topper.
Erick Sermon follows closely at number two, while “Who Cares” slips to third after leading the previous month.
The sole new entry arrives at number thirteen with “Makeda” by Les Nubians, adding the French-language single from *Princesses Nubiennes* to the chart.
The remainder of the list remains steady, with D’Angelo, Aaliyah, and Mary J. Blige maintaining their established positions.
Art Rock
ART ROCK remains anchored at the summit as Bing Crosby’s “Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy” holds at number one, with Kate Bush’s “Army Dreamers” and XTC’s “Mayor Of Simpleton” again fixed in the Top 3.
The most visible upper-tier adjustment sees Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” climb to number six, swapping places with Radiohead’s “No Surprises,” which eases to seventh.
David Bowie strengthens his presence across the middle as “Hallo Spaceboy” and “China Girl” remain steady, while “Wild Is The Wind” enters at number sixteen, adding Bowie’s 1976 studio recording to the chart.
XTC also expand their footprint with “Dear God” debuting at number eighteen, while Laurie Anderson’s “O Superman” slips to twentieth to close a largely stable update.
2010s Trap
2010s TRAP holds firm at the top as Lil Wayne’s “She Will” remains unchallenged at number one.
“Mona Lisa” surges from fourth to second, overtaking Jay-Z’s “On To The Next One,” which settles at number three.
Enrique Iglesias’ “Dirty Dancer” slides from second to ninth, marking the chart’s sharpest fall, while Don Toliver, Chris Brown, and Trey Songz retain familiar mid-table positions.
Two new entries arrive late in the chart: Lil Baby enters at number eighteen with “Close Friends,” followed by Jhené Aiko at number twenty with “None Of Your Concern,” reshaping the lower tier.
Nu Metal
NU METAL remains locked at the top as Candlebox hold number one with “Far Behind,” followed again by Ministry’s “N.W.O. [New World Order].”
Kittie and Anthrax gain ground as “Brackish” and “Bring Tha Noize” climb into the Top 5, pushing Limp Bizkit out of the upper tier.
The middle of the chart shows minimal movement, with Deftones and P.O.D. maintaining multiple stable positions.
Two new entries close the chart as Collective Soul debut at number nineteen with “Shine,” joined by Faith No More’s “Last Cup Of Sorrow” at number twenty.
Post-Punk
POST-PUNK remains steady at the summit with Talking Heads’ “This Must Be the Place [Naive Melody]” holding number one, followed once again by The Smiths’ “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out.”
XTC continue to dominate the upper half as “Mayor Of Simpleton” and “Generals And Majors” remain firmly embedded in the Top 5.
Minor reshuffling occurs just outside the Top 10, with Talking Heads and New Order trading small positional shifts.
The sole new entry arrives at number twenty as The Cure enter with “Just Like Heaven,” rounding out an otherwise stable chart driven by endurance rather than turnover.