Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column monitoring the most recent actions throughout R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This version covers the charts dated Jan. 24, 2026.
Billboard Charts
Adult R&B Airplay
Tracks the week’s prime Adult R&B hits by way of 24/7 airplay knowledge from Mediabase and Luminate.
No. 1: “In Your Feelings” – Mariah Carey (LW: 1)
THE BRIEF: Mariah Carey’s “In Your Feelings” spends a fifth consecutive week on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Here For It All observe is Carey’s third-longest-running hit on this chart, behind “Fly Like A Bird” (six weeks) and “We Belong Together” (eight weeks).
DEBUTS:
- “Pressha” – Jill Scott: No. 13
- “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars: No. 30
RE-ENTRIES: “Burning Blue” – Mariah The Scientist (No. 27)
ADULT R&B AIRPLAY TOP 5
- “In Your Feelings” – Mariah Carey
- “It Depends” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
- “Touch On Me” – October London
- “Have To.” – Brent Faiyaz
- “Head Over Heels” – Jenevieve
ON THE VERGE:
As indicated in final week’s Chart Brief, Tank’s “Control” remains to be displaying sturdy indicators of creating a prime 10 entry, advancing from No. 12 to No. 11.
Kehlani’s “Folded” and Jill Scott’s “Pressha” are clearing a path to the highest 10 area as properly. “Folded” strikes up three spots to No. 12, whereas “Pressha” debuts at No. 13.
Brent Faiyaz’s “Have To” is shortly gaining traction, giving it an in depth shot on the prime spot. It jumps from No. 8 to No. 4 in its ninth week on the chart.
Top R&B Albums
Tracks the week’s top-selling R&B albums utilizing gross sales and streaming knowledge.
No. 1: SOS – SZA (LW: 1)
THE BRIEF: SZA’s sophomore album, SOS, hasn’t left this chart since its 2022 launch.
RE-ENTRIES: Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic reappears at No. 3 following the discharge of his newest single “I Just Might.” Meanwhile, The Weeknd’s House of Balloons mixtape pops again in at No. 22.
R&B ALBUMS CHART TOP 5:
- SOS – SZA
- $ome $exy $ongs 4 U – PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake
- 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
- Blonde – Frank Ocean
- Ctrl – SZA
R&B Streaming Songs
Calculates the most-streamed R&B songs of the week throughout digital service suppliers.
No. 1: “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars [debut]
THE BRIEF: Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” begins atop the R&B Streaming Songs chart. Meanwhile, his 2016 hit “That’s What I Like” makes a prime 5 reentry.
R&B STREAMING SONGS TOP 5
- “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars
- “Folded” – Kehlani
- “Purple Rain” – Prince And The Revolution
- “Timeless” – The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
- “That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
Hot 100
Tracks the week’s hottest songs throughout all genres by way of streaming, radio airplay and gross sales knowledge. (Note: Chart Brief focuses on R&B solely.)
No. 1: “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars [debut]
THE BRIEF: Bruno Mars collects his tenth No. 1 on the Hot 100 with “I Just Might,” the lead single from The Romantic, out Feb. 27. It marks Mars’ first No. 1 debut on the favored singles chart. Read more about Bruno Mars’ latest chart achievements here.
MediaBase Radio Charts
R&B Radio
Tracks the week’s prime R&B hits by way of 24/7 radio monitoring knowledge from Mediabase, ranked by whole weekly spins. (Dates: Jan. 11 – Jan. 17)
No. 1: “It Depends” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
THE BRIEF: Chris Brown’s “It Depends” returns to No.1
R&B RADIO TOP 10
- “It Depends” – Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller (LW: 2)
- “In Your Feelings” – Mariah Carey (LW: 1)
- “Have To” – Brent Faiyaz (LW: 6)
- “Touch On Me” – October London (LW: 4)
- “Residuals” – Chris Brown (LW: 3)
- “Head Over Heels” – Jenevieve (LW: 5)
- “One Night” – Johnny Gill (LW: 12)
- “Just A Matter Of Time” – J. Brown feat. October London (LW: 7)
- “Have A Baby (With Me)” – Daniel Caesar (LW: 8)
- “Mutt” – Leon Thomas (LW: 10)
CHART NOTE: Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” is the most-added music at R&B radio for the week of Jan. 14.
Urban Radio
Tracks the week’s prime hip-hop/R&B hits by way of 24/7 radio monitoring knowledge from Mediabase, ranked by whole weekly spins. Chart Brief focuses on R&B. (Dates: Jan. 11 – Jan. 17)
No. 1: “Folded” – Kehlani
CHART NOTE: Doechii and SZA’s “Girl, Get Up” is the most-added music at city radio for the week of Jan. 14.
Chart rankings are sourced from Billboard’s weekly tallies. Radio airplay metrics, together with spin counts and viewers impressions, are supplied by Mediabase.
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