Prince Royce's 'I Want It That Way' Tops Billboard's Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay Charts
Prince Royce's rendition of the Backstreet Boys' hit "I Want It That Way" has reached the top spot on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart, climbing from 2 to 1. The song has also secured its fifth consecutive week at the top of the Tropical Airplay list. Royce expresses his gratitude for the success of the song, highlighting its ability to connect with fans across cultures and generations.
"I Want It That Way" saw a significant increase in audience impressions in the United States, with 10 million impressions during the tracking week ending on Nov. 27. This surge in popularity propelled the song to the number one position on both the Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay charts, displacing Karol G and Feid's "Verano Rosa" from the top spot.
With this achievement, Prince Royce now boasts an impressive 19 number one hits on the Latin Airplay chart, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the tropical music scene. The success of "I Want It That Way" follows the chart-topping performance of Royce's previous single, a cover of the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love," which also reached number one on Latin Airplay earlier this year.
In addition to its chart-topping success on the Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay charts, "I Want It That Way" has also made significant gains on the Hot Latin Songs chart, reaching a peak position of number 23. The song's strong performance across various metrics, including radio airplay, streaming, and digital sales, underscores its widespread appeal and popularity.
Meanwhile, in the Regional Mexican Airplay category, El Fantasma has claimed the top spot with his single "La Lotería," which jumped from 3 to 1 in its first week. The song's impressive 43% increase in audience impressions propelled it to the top position, marking El Fantasma's ninth chart-topper on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart.
"La Lotería" has also made waves on the Latin Airplay chart, climbing from 9 to 3, further solidifying El Fantasma's position as a rising star in the regional Mexican music scene. The song's success underscores El Fantasma's ability to connect with audiences and deliver chart-topping hits.
Overall, the latest Billboard charts showcase the continued success and impact of artists like Prince Royce and El Fantasma, who continue to dominate the Latin music scene with their chart-topping hits and widespread appeal.