Bruno Mars Breaks Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
After “Luther” set the mark last year, Mars’ “I Just Might” takes the title.
Bruno Mars' latest single, "I Just Might," has shattered the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, cementing its position as the longest-staying number one track in chart history. The track, released under Atlantic Records, reclaimed the top spot from Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "Luther" after a brief interruption from Drake and Don Toliver's "Solar Eclipse" on October 17.
With its record-breaking 32nd week atop the chart, "I Just Might" has officially surpassed the previous record of 31 weeks held by Lamar and SZA's song, marking Mars' longest-ever stay at the summit.
The chart, launched in October 1958, has witnessed several long-leading No. 1 tracks throughout its history, but "I Just Might" stands out for its remarkable 32-week reign. The song's success can be attributed to its strong performance across various metrics, including 5.03 million official streams, 51.9 million in-airplay audience, and 1,000 song sales in the United States during the week of October 9-15.
This record-breaking achievement comes after Mars' previous No. 1 entry on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with "That's What I Like" in 2017, as well as his collaborations with Cardi B, such as "Finesse" and "Please Me."
"I Just Might" has also claimed the top positions on several other Billboard charts, including the Hot 100, Pop Airplay, Rhythmic Airplay, and Adult R&B Airplay, solidifying its status as a crossover hit. The song is the lead single from Mars' fourth solo studio album, "The Romantic," which is currently making waves on the charts with its follow-up single, "Dance With Me."
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