Rihanna’s Chart Triumphs: Dance Floor Classics Make Waves Again
It’s not every week that Rihanna charts a hit song in America, but the iconic artist consistently dominates global rankings. The Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated talent finds herself on Billboard’s global charts with remarkable regularity, often boasting multiple tracks that reach stunning heights. This week, her music is not just prevalent but also thriving as several of her popular songs have made notable gains on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. A trio of tunes from the Barbadian superstar is currently lighting up the listings, with two of them achieving new personal bests.
“Don’t Stop the Music” Takes Center Stage
One of Rihanna’s quintessential dance-floor anthems, “Don’t Stop the Music,” has unexpectedly surged this week, showcasing its enduring appeal. This longtime fan favorite has now nestled itself firmly within the top half of the Billboard Global 200, jumping from No. 106 to No. 96. On the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart, its climb is less steep, yet impressive, moving from No. 120 to No. 111.
Leaping Over Previous Hits
As “Don’t Stop the Music” scales new heights, it also surpasses two of Rihanna’s previous chart-toppers. The song now eclipses “Where Have You Been,” which peaked at No. 97, and “Work,” a well-loved collaboration with Drake that stalled at No. 100.
The Return of “S&M”
Another track enjoying newfound success is “S&M,” another electrifying hit from Rihanna’s catalog. This song has made a substantial return to the Billboard Global 200 at No. 184, still below its all-time peak but well-placed for a comeback. Notably, “S&M” has made an even stronger showing on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., climbing from No. 178 to an unprecedented No. 161.
Rihanna’s Evolving Chart Stats
A noteworthy twist is that just days ago, “S&M” held the title for Rihanna’s lowest-peaking song on the Global Excl. U.S. chart, but that honor now shifts to “Born Again,” which debuted at No. 171 in November 2022. As “S&M” climbs, it decisively cements its place in Rihanna’s illustrious discography.
A Diverse Catalog on Global Rankings
Rihanna’s presence isn’t limited to just these two tracks; she has four songs currently occupying space on the global rankings. Alongside “Don’t Stop the Music” and “S&M,” her collaboration with Calvin Harris, “We Found Love,” also shows vitality, ascending to No. 144 on the Global Excl. U.S. chart while improving two spots to No. 163 on the Global 200. Additionally, “Only Girl (In the World),” another dance classic, resurfaces solely on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S., returning at No. 200.
Dance Streaming Success
Of the four songs lighting up the global charts, only “Don’t Stop the Music” also finds a spot on an American ranking. It has shimmied its way up the Dance Streaming Songs list, moving from No. 7 to No. 6 in the U.S. This marks a new peak for the track, demonstrating how, nearly two decades after its initial release, “Don’t Stop the Music” continues to resonate with audiences.
Rihanna’s Album Presence in America
Rihanna’s triumph extends beyond singles; her albums are also making waves in the U.S. Anti, her most recent work, is holding steady on both the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, while Good Girl Gone Bad — featuring the chart-surfing “Don’t Stop the Music” — rises on the Billboard 200 at No. 65 and hits No. 9 on the Top R&B Albums chart, while slightly dropping to No. 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums rundown.
This array of successes is a testament to Rihanna’s enduring star power and the infectious nature of her music, proving that great tracks not only withstand the test of time but also thrill new generations of listeners, keeping them dancing through the decades.
