‘KOKO’ Sends Omar Courtz to First Billboard No. 1: ‘Means So Much to Me’
The song tops Latin Rhythm Airplay and adds a 17th week in the top 10 on Hot Latin Songs.
Omar Courtz marked a historic milestone by achieving his first Billboard No. 1 with his track "KOKO," which soared to the top of the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart on October 3. Hailing from Mr.305/Rimas, the song has now spent an unprecedented 17 consecutive weeks within the top 10 of the Hot Latin Songs chart, marking the longest tenure in that category for any of Courtz's top 10 entries.
Expressing his profound gratitude, Courtz told Billboard, "Having 'KOKO' reach No. 1 means so much to me. It encapsulates the essence of Puerto Rico—our energy, lifestyle, and musical passion. To know that something so distinctly ours has resonated with so many globally is truly remarkable. I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who embraced it from the outset."
Accompanying "KOKO" is its 18% surge in audience impressions, amounting to 6.6 million, compared to a 6% decline of 5.4 million as it held the summit. The song finds its genesis in Courtz's album "POR SI MAÑANA NO ESTOY," which debuted at No. 3 on both the Top Latin Albums and Top Latin Rhythm Albums charts in March following its February release.
Its prelude, "Si Estás Con Alguien," also ascended to the top 10, ranking at No. 9 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay in May. "KOKO" further cemented its influence by securing positions on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts in April, landing at Nos. 75 and 58, respectively.
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