Doja Cat's "Agora Hills" just snagged the coveted No. 1 spot on Billboard's Rhythmic Airplay chart for the week of December 23. This track didn't just climb the ranks; it jumped straight from No. 3 to the throne, fueled by a 12% increase in plays. According to the inside scoop from Luminate, it officially became the most-played song on U.S. monitored rhythmic radio stations during the tracking week of December 8 to 14. Doja Cat is undeniably taking over the airwaves, and we're here for it.
Released under the Kemosabe/RCA Records label, "Agora Hills" marks Doja Cat's 11th time ruling the Rhythmic Airplay realm. This achievement not only solidifies her position in the music scene but also propels her into a cool tie for ninth place on the overall leaderboard among all musical acts. And let's talk about breaking ties - with this latest No. 1, Doja Cat gracefully steps out of the tie with Post Malone and stands shoulder to shoulder with none other than the iconic Nicki Minaj.
Here's an undated look at the leaderboard for most Rhythmic Airplay No. 1s:
- 39, Drake
- 17, Rihanna
- 13, Bruno Mars
- 13, Chris Brown
- 13, The Weeknd
- 13, Usher
- 12, Beyoncé
- 12, 'Lil Wayne
- 11, Doja Cat
- 11, Nicki Minaj
- 10, Post Malone
Now when it comes to the Rhythmic Airplay No. 1s, Doja Cat's name is shining bright, and it's clear she's on fire. But here's the kicker: she's reclaiming the Rhythmic Airplay crown just five weeks after her last reign with "Paint the Town Red," which dominated the chart for a staggering seven weeks, the longest stay at No. 1 for any song this year. And get this, both hits are part of Doja Cat's latest album, "Scarlet", dropped in September.
But the magic of "Agora Hills" doesn't stop there. The track is expanding its reach beyond rhythmic radio, making waves on other formats. It's making a 20-14 leap on the Pop Airplay chart and a 7-6 jump on the Rap Airplay survey. The title, a nod to Agoura Hills, Calif., where Doja Cat spent some of her youth, is capturing hearts across the nation.
The radio momentum is real, propelling "Agora Hills" to a 19-15 position on the all-genre Radio Songs list with a 21% improvement, reaching 32.8 millions in audience. That surge earns the single the coveted Greatest Gainer prize on the chart, recognizing it as the song with the largest increase in audience numbers among the top 50 titles. Doja Cat is not just taking the crown; she's owning the charts, and it looks like she's here to stay.