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In this week’s chart update dated May 17, notable artists including HUGEL, Flume, and RÜFÜS DU SOL have reached impressive new heights. Explore the key movers and shakers in the dance music scene below.
Collaborative Powerhouses: HUGEL, David Guetta, Kehlani & Daecolm
The dynamic collaboration among HUGEL, David Guetta, Kehlani, and Daecolm has made a significant impact on the latest Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart with their exciting new single, “Think of Me.” Released on May 2 through Virgin/Capitol/ICLG, the track has made a spectacular debut at No. 10, amassing an impressive 1 million official U.S. streams in its debut week, as reported by Luminate. This remarkable achievement marks the highest debut on the chart this week.
“Think of Me” stands out as an important milestone for each of the four artists involved:
- HUGEL: The talented French DJ secures his seventh entry on the chart, and this marks his second top 10 hit following “I Adore You,” featuring Topic and Arash with Daecolm, which peaked at No. 8 in January.
- David Guetta: The legendary DJ achieves an astonishing record with his 96th entry on the chart since its inception in January 2013, tying with Kygo for the most top 10 hits in the history of the chart with his record-extending 27th top 10 entry.
- Kehlani: The R&B sensation records her third entry and second top 10, following her collaboration on Calvin Harris’ “Faking It,” which reached No. 6 in 2018 and featured Lil Yachty.
- Daecolm: The rising singer-songwriter marks his second entry on the chart, building on his previous success with “I Adore You.”
New Sounds from Flume, JPEGMAFIA & Ravyn Lenae
Flume, JPEGMAFIA, and Ravyn Lenae have joined forces for their captivating new track, “Is It Real,” which has debuted impressively at No. 17 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. The track’s strong performance is driven primarily by its first-week streaming numbers, which reached 792,000. “Is It Real” is part of Flume and JPEGMAFIA’s newly released four-track EP titled We Live in a Society.
This latest entry marks Flume’s 33rd appearance on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and represents his first new entry since 2023’s “Chalk 1.3.3. (2017 Export wav)” with Jim-E Stack, which peaked at No. 44. Moreover, both JPEGMAFIA and Lenae celebrate their inaugural appearances on this prestigious chart with this collaboration.
RÜFÜS DU SOL: Resurgence with “In the Moment”
The Australian electronic music trio RÜFÜS DU SOL is making a notable return to the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart with their track “In the Moment,” which has re-entered at No. 21, fueled by a 10% increase in U.S. streams, bringing it to a total of 662,000. This track was initially released on their album Inhale / Exhale back in October, but it has gained renewed momentum following the release of Inhale / Exhale Remixed on May 2. The remix album contains new mixes of the original tracklist, and the updated version of “In the Moment” includes contributions from the Swiss electronic duo Adriatique. (According to Billboard chart regulations, all variations of a song are aggregated into a single listing, attributed to the version with the highest activity.) It’s worth noting that Inhale / Exhale debuted and peaked at No. 3 on the Top Dance Albums chart back in October.
Leading Artists: Lady Gaga, Marshmello, Kane Brown, David Guetta, Sia
In the upper echelons of Billboard’s dance rankings, several artists continue to dominate their respective categories, highlighting their sustained popularity and influence:
- Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Marshmello and Kane Brown’s hit “Miles On It” proudly marks its one-year reign at No. 1, maintaining its lead for a remarkable 52 weeks, propelled by an impressive 8.4 million radio audience impressions and 5.8 million streams. Only two tracks have surpassed this longevity: Marshmello and Bastille’s “Happier” (69 weeks) and David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” (55 weeks).
- Hot Dance/Pop Songs, Top Dance Albums: Lady Gaga’s infectious track “Abracadabra” has secured its 12th week at No. 1 on Hot Dance/Pop Songs, while her album MAYHEM continues to dominate the Top Dance Albums chart for an impressive ninth week.
- Dance/Mix Show Airplay: Guetta and Sia’s uplifting anthem “Beautiful People” holds the top spot for a third consecutive week, showcasing a 3% increase in plays across 24/7 dance radio stations and mix show hours.
