Exploring the Latest Dance Chart Highlights from Billboard
Billboard’s Dance Moves roundup is an exciting arena that captures the vibrant pulse of the dance music scene. This weekly overview showcases significant milestones and rising stars within the realm of dance music. Whether it’s new No. 1s, notable debuts, or fresh tracks that are taking the airwaves by storm, the Dance Moves roundup has it all. Let’s dive into the key highlights from the charts dated April 4, where several artists have made impressive strides.
BONNIE X CLYDE Reaches New Heights
The electronic duo BONNIE X CLYDE has made a notable impact on the charts this week. Their track “What Love Can Do” has climbed to the coveted No. 1 spot on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart. This marks their first No. 1 on a Billboard chart, a significant milestone in their career.
The duo, consisting of producers Daniel Litman and Paige Lopynski, began their collaboration in Fairfax, Virginia, back in 2015. “What Love Can Do” is their seventh entry into the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, following three previous top 10 hits. Their ascent to the top demonstrates their growing presence in the dance music scene, and it’s particularly noteworthy that this song also signifies the first No. 1 for Breakaway Projects, their management and label partner focused on emerging artists. This partnership reflects a shared vision that prioritizes nurturing talent in the competitive landscape of dance music.
deadmau5 and Steve Appleton Team Up
Renowned electronic music figure deadmau5 has made his return to the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with the debut of his new collaboration “Science,” featuring British singer-songwriter Steve Appleton. The track has entered the chart at No. 38.
Released on February 20 under EpicWin/mau5trap/Create, “Science” marks deadmau5’s 16th entry on the chart and his first since “I Remember (John Summit Remix)” in 2023. For Appleton, this release adds a second Billboard chart appearance to his credits, following his feature on Tiësto’s “Blue” in 2020. With “Science” set to be part of deadmau5’s upcoming studio album, it is significant as it marks his first solo studio work since his 2016 project, W:/2016Album/.
A Genre-Bending Collaboration: ILLENIUM, David Guetta & Dustin Lynch
In an intriguing fusion of genres, ILLENIUM, David Guetta, and country artist Dustin Lynch have banded together to release the track “Die Living.” This collaboration has debuted impressively at No. 9 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Released on March 20 via Republic Records, “Die Living” garnered a robust 1 million official streams in its first week alone. Notably, this track has significant implications for the artists involved: ILLENIUM achieves his 70th entry on the chart, tying him for the fifth-most entries in history. David Guetta continues to extend his legacy, marking his 98th appearance and collecting his 28th top 10 hit, thereby tying Kygo for the most top 10s in the chart’s history. For Dustin Lynch, this song is a milestone as it is his first entry on a dance chart, having previously made waves on Country Airplay with 17 entries and nine No. 1s.
New Talent Makes Waves: Dean Turnley
Emerging artist Dean Turnley, hailing from Melbourne, has made a splash on the scene with his debut track “Actin’ Tough,” which has premiered at No. 21 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
“Actin’ Tough,” released on March 20 through a collaboration of ROSSI.HOME, GRXWN, Chaos, Astralwerks, and Interscope Capitol, has captivated audiences, accumulating an impressive 689,000 U.S. streams in its opening week. This debut positions Turnley as a fresh voice in the dance music industry, hinting at a promising future ahead.
As the dance music scene continues to evolve, these artists illustrate the dynamic nature of the genre. From established names making noteworthy returns to newcomers breaking into the charts, the dance music landscape is as vibrant as ever, full of potential for what’s to come.
