Last updated on March 31, 2026, updated every month.
February brings sharp turns across the Vintage rankings, with Newcleus surging to No.1 and Aaliyah claiming the top spot in her category. Fresh momentum builds as Culture Beat takes over at No.1, while Foreigner storms upward with multiple titles climbing into the upper tier.
Notable debuts include Tori Amos re-entering the conversation, Kim Carnes landing at No.20, and Everclear breaking into the chart with “Santa Monica.” From hip-hop reshuffles led by IceCube and Kanye West to dancefloor revivals powered by Nightcrawlers, February delivers unexpected shifts worth a closer look.
Big Beat
BIG BEAT: A fully stable top 9 highlights continued dominance at the top of the chart.
Minor adjustments just below see Apollo 440 entering the top 10, while Armand van Helden climbs (13) and Underworld slips (14).
Single new entry at #19 introduces fresh movement in the lower tier.
Stereo Mc’s – Elevate My Mind: track that reached #39 on the Billboard Hot 100, featuring Cath Coffey and sampling “White Lines”.
2000s Garage Rock
2000s GARAGE ROCK: The top 6 remains unchanged, confirming strong stability among the leading titles.
Limited internal movement with position swaps between The Hives and Jet (7–8), and upward moves for “Maps” and “Danger! High Voltage”.
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club drops to #15 while The Vines fall to #20, with no new entries recorded.
Britpop
BRITPOP: The top spot remains unchanged, while EMF jumps to #3 and Oasis declines to #5, reshaping the upper tier.
Mid-chart sees multiple adjustments with gains for Lush and James, and continued softening for several Oasis titles.
New entry at #20 reinforces Lush’s presence in the lower tier.
Lush – Desire Lines: track from the 1994 album *Split*, written by Emma Anderson and released via 4AD.
90s Sophisti-Pop
90s SOPHISTI-POP: Sting takes over at #1 with a new entry, pushing the former top 3 down by one position each.
Overall structure remains stable with only marginal reordering across the chart.
Sting – When We Dance: 1994 single from *Fields of Gold: The Best of Sting 1984–1994*, co-produced with Hugh Padgham and a UK top 10 hit.
2010s R&B
2010s R&B: The top 10 remains entirely unchanged, showing strong consistency among the leading tracks.
Notable movement includes Loyle Carner climbing to #11, while Nafe Smallz and Chris Brown decline.
New entry at #17 impacts the lower tier dynamics.
Tory Lanez – Luv: 2016 single from *I Told You*, produced by Cashmere Cat and Benny Blanco, peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Neo-Mellow
NEO-MELLOW: The top 7 remains unchanged, confirming strong stability among the leading tracks.
Minor internal reshuffling sees KT Tunstall move up (8) while Craig David drops (11), and Dido slightly strengthens her positions.
Lower-tier adjustments include Santana climbing (15) and The Calling rising to #18, while David Gray titles reshuffle at the bottom.
P0st-Disco
POST-DISCO: The leader remains unchanged, but the top 10 is heavily reshuffled with multiple new entries impacting the upper tier.
Rufus enters strongly at #2, while Shakatak (#7) and Eugene Wilde (#8) also debut high, pushing several former top 10 tracks downward.
Significant declines affect The S.O.S. Band and Ashford, while overall chart structure is widely rebalanced.
Rufus – Ain’t Nobody: 1983 single from *Stompin’ at the Savoy*, written by David Wolinski and a US R&B #1 hit.
Shakatak – Night Birds: 1982 track from the album *Night Birds*, written by Bill Sharpe and Roger Odell.
Eugene Wilde – Dont Say No Tonight: 1985 single from *Serenade*, topping the US Hot Soul Singles chart for three weeks.
Yacht Rock
YACHT ROCK: A new #1 as Don Henley takes the lead, driving a notable reshuffle across the chart.
Neil Diamond drops sharply from #1 to #16, while most of the top 15 shifts downward with minimal internal resistance.
New entry at #18 introduces additional movement in the lower tier.
Don Henley – The End Of The Innocence: reflective track co-written with Bruce Hornsby, centered on themes of lost innocence and societal change.
George Benson – Lady Love Me One More Time: 1983 track written by David Paich and James Newton Howard, blending jazz and pop influences.
Diva House
DIVA HOUSE: A new #1 reshapes the chart as Alison Limerick takes the lead, pushing the former leader down to #2.
The rest of the top 10 shifts downward with minor internal adjustments, maintaining overall structural stability.
Lower-tier sees slight reordering, notably Whigfield declining to #20.
Alison Limerick – Where Love Lives: 1991 house track produced by David Morales and Frankie Knuckles, reaching #3 on the US Dance chart.
Vintage Power Pop
VINTAGE POWER POP: The top 8 remains unchanged, indicating strong consistency among leading titles.
Minor internal shifts include XTC gaining positions (9) and Weezer entering the top 10, while Blondie slips slightly.
Lower-tier sees small reordering, with Elvis Costello climbing (19) and World Party falling to #20.
Eurodance
EURODANCE: Major reshuffle at the top as “Mr Vain” jumps from #4 to #1, overtaking former leader “Anything”.
ATC climbs into the top 5 while Strike slips slightly, and Groove Coverage enters the top 10.
New entry at #20 introduces fresh movement, while several lower-tier tracks decline moderately.
Heartland Rock
HEARTLAND ROCK: A new #1 as Don Henley takes the lead, triggering a broad reordering across the chart.
Strong upward move for The Georgia Satellites entering at #3, while Bob Seger and Foreigner titles reshuffle significantly.
Former leader Neil Diamond drops sharply out of the top 10, marking the most notable decline.
The Georgia Satellites – Hippy Hippy Shake: cover version featured in *Cocktail*, peaking at #45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
New Jack Swing
NEW JACK SWING: The leader remains unchanged, but a strong new entry at #2 reshapes the top tier.
Additional entries at #8 and #11 reinforce movement across the upper half, pushing several established tracks downward.
Notable declines include Bell Biv DeVoe and SWV, while overall chart structure is rebalanced.
Foxy Brown – I’ll Be: 1997 single from *Ill Na Na*, produced by Trackmasters and featuring Jay-Z, peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Tony! Toni! Toné! – It Never Rains [In Southern California]: 1990 single from *The Revival*, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B chart.
Post-Grunge
POST-GRUNGE: The top position remains unchanged, but a strong new entry at #2 reshapes the upper tier.
Several tracks shift downward, including Live and Taproot, while Faith No More and The Used adjust positions.
New entry at #20 closes the chart, replacing previous lower-tier titles.
Korn – Twisted Transistor: 2005 single blending nu-metal and electronic rock, noted for its distinctive music video concept.
Third Eye Blind – Semi~Charmed Life: 1997 hit addressing darker themes beneath an upbeat sound.
Everclear – Santa Monica: 1995 track from *Sparkle and Fade*, centered on personal themes and coastal imagery.
Trip Hop
TRIP HOP: The top 2 remains unchanged, reinforcing stability at the summit.
Zero 7 strengthens its presence with “In The Waiting Line” rising to #3, while Roots Manuva slips to #4.
Multiple internal adjustments across the mid and lower tiers, with Björk and Portishead tracks reshuffling positions.
80s New Wave Pop
80s NEW WAVE POP: A new #1 as Donna Summer takes the lead, triggering a broad reshuffle across the top 10.
Cutting Crew enters strongly at #4, while multiple Thompson Twins titles shift downward.
Mid-chart remains relatively stable despite reordering, with no exits from the chart.
Donna Summer – She Works Hard For The Money: 1983 single and US Hot 100 #3 hit, written with Michael Omartian.
Cutting Crew – I’ve Been In Love Before: 1986 single from *Broadcast*, reaching #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
King For A Day – King For A Day: 1985 Thompson Twins single co-produced by Nile Rodgers, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gangster Rap
GANGSTER RAP: The top spot remains unchanged, but strong new entries reshape the upper tier.
Foxy Brown enters at #2 and Craig Mack at #4, pushing several established tracks downward.
Jay-Z and Fabolous titles decline notably, while overall chart structure is significantly rebalanced.
Foxy Brown – I’ll Be: 1997 single from *Ill Na Na*, featuring Jay-Z and peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Craig Mack – Get Down: 1994 single produced by Easy Mo Bee, featuring a remix with Q-Tip.
80s Glam Metal
80s GLAM METAL: The top 4 remains unchanged, indicating strong stability among leading tracks.
White Lion gains momentum (5) while Foreigner titles reshuffle slightly across the top 10.
New entry at #20 introduces minor change in the lower tier.
April Wine – Just Between You And Me: 1981 track noted for its guitar solo and early MTV exposure.
90s Mellow Gold
90s MELLOW GOLD: The top 2 remains unchanged, maintaining stability at the summit.
Bee Gees and Elton John move up into the top 5, while Bob Seger’s “Hollywood Nights” drops significantly.
Mid and lower tiers experience moderate internal reshuffling without new entries.
Old School Hip Hop
OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP: The leader remains unchanged, reinforcing strong stability at the top.
LL Cool J strengthens presence with upward movement, while BDP slips slightly.
Overall chart shows minimal variation with only minor positional adjustments.
Boy Bands Retro
BOY BANDS RETRO: The top 4 remains unchanged, confirming strong stability at the top of the chart.
Minor internal shifts include New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe swapping positions (5–6), while East 17 gains ground across multiple entries.
Lower-tier sees slight reordering with no new entries, maintaining overall chart consistency.
Indie Rock
INDIE ROCK: A new #1 as Hot Chip takes the lead, significantly reshaping the top 5.
Sigur Rós drops to #4 while Editors and Ida Maria climb, and Interpol and Hot Chip titles reshuffle mid-chart.
New entry at #20 closes the chart, reinforcing movement in the lower tier.
Hot Chip – Ready For The Floor: 2008 single from *Made in the Dark*, reaching #6 on the UK Singles Chart and nominated for a Grammy.
Sonic Youth – Bull In The Heather: 1994 track featuring Kim Gordon on vocals and noted for its experimental structure.
Girl Groups
GIRL GROUPS: The top 4 remains unchanged, maintaining stability among leading tracks.
Kut Klose rises to #5 while MC Lyte drops to #10, with minor adjustments across the mid-chart.
New entry at #20 introduces change at the bottom of the ranking.
The Pointer Sisters – I’m So Excited: 1982 hit reaching the US top 10 and widely featured in film and television.
Pop Dance
POP DANCE: The top 2 remains unchanged, while Avicii climbs to #3, reshaping the upper tier.
Gorgon City and DJ Snake gain positions, while Shakira drops notably to #17.
New entry at #18 adds movement in the lower tier.
Tiësto – Adagio For Strings: 2005 trance adaptation of Samuel Barber’s composition, featured on the album *Just Be*.
Neo Soul
NEO SOUL: A new #1 as Erick Sermon takes the lead, pushing Aaliyah down to #2.
Les Nubians climb significantly into the top 5, while Jay-Z drops to #8.
Lower-tier sees moderate reshuffling with no new entries.
Art Rock
ART ROCK: The top 5 remains unchanged, confirming strong stability among the leading tracks.
David Bowie gains momentum with two tracks entering the top 10, while Todd Rundgren slips slightly.
New entry at #17 introduces movement in the lower tier, with several titles shifting downward.
Kate Bush – This Woman’s Work: track from *The Sensual World*, originally written for *She’s Having a Baby* and later gaining lasting cultural recognition.
2010s Trap
2010s TRAP: The entire top 19 remains unchanged, highlighting exceptional stability across the chart.
Only change occurs at #20 with a new entry, minimally impacting overall structure.
Pitbull – Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor): 2010 single featuring T-Pain, produced by Sandy Vee and achieving global chart success.
Nu Metal
NU METAL: The top 2 remains unchanged, while a strong new entry at #3 reshapes the upper tier.
Additional entry at #8 reinforces movement in the top 10, pushing several tracks downward.
Overall chart experiences moderate internal reshuffling.
Korn – Twisted Transistor: 2005 single blending nu-metal and electronic elements with a distinctive music video concept.
Anthrax – Black Lodge: 1993 track from *Sound of White Noise*, inspired by the series *Twin Peaks*.
Post-Punk
POST-PUNK: The leader remains unchanged, but The Go-Betweens jump to #2, reshaping the top tier.
New Order gains positions within the top 10, while The Smiths drop to #5.
Mid and lower sections remain largely stable with only minor positional adjustments.