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Published on April 29th, 2020 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

YouTube Music Charts and Trends Recap For the Week of April 28, 2020

Check out YouTube’s weekly charts and trends recap below for the week of April 28, 2020 and be sure to check back each week as we share what’s kicking up dust on YouTube Music!

Post Malone takes on Nirvana

Post Malone took on a series of Nirvana classics last week during his virtual jam session with friend Travis Barker and more.. The charity event for The United Nations Foundation’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund has earned over 8.5M views and raised over $800K so far, inclusive of the Google.org match, since its Friday live stream. Post Malone is #13 on the US Top Artists chart this week.

J Balvin scores record ninth entry in the Billion Views Club

Jhay Cortez, J. Balvin and Bad Bunny’s “No Me Conoce” remix has officially reached 1B views. The video marks J Balvin’s ninth entry in the Billion Views Club — the most as a lead, collaborator or featured artist. J Balvin is #4 on the Global Top Artists chart, while Bad Bunny stands at #2.

Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’ “Señorita” reaches another milestone, 1 Billion views

Less than a year after its June 2019 release, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’ collaboration “Señorita” has joined the Billion Views Club. “Señorita” remains on the charts in over 15 countries and territories this week, and climbs to #16 on the Global Top Songs chart

DaBaby takes over US charts

Fresh off the release of his latest LP Blame it on Baby, Dababy makes eight appearances on the US Top Songs chart this week, including “JUMP” (#1), “ROCKSTAR” (#8), “BOP” (#26), “NASTY” (#36) and “Find My Way” (#57). DaBaby climbs to #2 on the US Top Artists chart and re-enters Global Top Artists chart at #37.

Travis Scott’s catalog spikes following Fortnite concert

Travis Scott has experienced a surge in views following the launch of his virtual Fortnite concert festival, with average daily views of the rapper’s catalog up over 350% since April 23rd when compared to his prior average for the year. Travis Scott rises to #23 on the US Top Artists chart this week, and makes multiple appearances on both the US Top Songs chart and US Trending Chart.

Sam Smith and Demi Lovato’s “I’m Ready” charts around the world

Sam Smith and Demi Lovato’s “I’m Ready” debuts on 25 Top Songs chart around the world, including the South Africa (#7), Iceland (#19), Australia (#21), Canada (#24), Zimbabwe (#30), the United Kingdom (#30), and the United States (#51). “I’m Ready” is #51 on the Global Top Songs chart.

twenty one pilots score first 2B-view video

twenty one pilots have scored their first 2B-view video with 2015’s breakout hit “Stressed Out.” The Ohio-bred duo are #58 on the US Top Artists chart and #88 on the Global Top Artists chart.

Iann Dior’s collab with MGK and Travis Barker enters US charts

Rising rapper Iann Dior’s collaboration with Machine Gun Kelly and Blink-182’s Travis Barker “Sick and Tired” lands on the US Top Songs chart this week at #86. “Sick and Tired” is joined by a trio of Machine Gun Kelly’s self-described “lockdown session” tracks on the chart, with “In These Walls” at #60, “Smoke and Drive” at #62 and “Pretty Toxic Revolver” at #75.

Anuel AA and Karol G “Secreto” enters the Billion Views Club

Anuel AA and Karol G’s “Secreto” has surpassed one billion views, marking the pair’s second joint appearance in the Billion Views Club. The celebrity couple’s quarantine-inspired “Follow” lands on the Global Top Songs chart this week at #69, while both artists appear in the top 15 of the Global Top Artists chart.

Tones and I maintains #1 position globally

Tones and I’s “Dance Monkey” holds onto the #1 on the Global Top Songs chart — marking the global anthem’s 22nd week at the top of the chart. “Dance Monkey” appears in the top 10 of multiple charts around the world, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, France, the Netherlands, and more. Tones and I is #36 on the Global Top Artists chart.

StaySolidRocky makes charts debut

StaySolidRocky’s Party Girl makes its US Top Songs chart debut this week at #64, earning over 1.9M views in the US over the charting week.

Other chart climbers and entries

Other notable chart climbers and entries include Megan Thee Stallion’s “Captain Hook” (climbs to #23), Saint Jhn’s “Roses” (Imanbek Remix) (climbs to #44), Playboi Carti’s “@ MEH” (debuts at #11), Rvssian, Anuel AA & Juice WRLD’s “No Me Ame” (debuts at #84), and Blueface’s “Tour” featuring Asian Doll, Glokk Nine, NLE Choppa, Sada Baby & Kiddo Curry (debuts at #92).

YouTube United States Top Songs chart: Top 5

1. DaBaby – JUMP ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again

2. Future – Life Is Good ft. Drake

3. Roddy Ricch – The Box

4. Drake – Toosie Slide

5. Megan Thee Stallion – Savage

YouTube United States Top Songs chart: New Entries

1. DaBaby – JUMP ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again

8. DaBaby – ROCKSTAR ft. Roddy Ricch

11. Playboi Carti – @ MEH

27. Rod Wave – The Last Sad Song

36. DaBaby – NASTY ft. Ashanti & Megan Thee Stallion

51. Sam Smith & Demi Lovato – I’m Ready

55. JackBoy – Pressure

64. StaySolidRocky – Party Girl

69. Joji – Gimme Love

76. DaBaby – BLAME IT ON BABY

78. DaBaby – PICK UP ft. Quavo

84. Rvssian, Anuel AA & Juice WRLD – No Me Ame

86. Iann Dior – Sick and Tired ft. Machine Gun Kelly & Travis Barker

92. Blueface – Tour ft. Asian Doll, Glokk Nine, NLE Choppa, Sada Baby & Kiddo Curry

YouTube United States Trending Videos chart

1. Juice WRLD – Righteous (Official Video)

2. DaBaby – JUMP ft. NBA Youngboy (Official Video)

3. Lil Baby – All In (Official Video)

4. THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi – THE SCOTTS (Fortnite Astronomical Event)

5. THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi – THE SCOTTS (Official Audio)

6. Rod Wave – The Last Sad Song (Official Video)

7. DaBaby – ROCKSTAR ft. Roddy Ricch (Official Audio)

8. YoungBoy Never Broke Again – Bout My Business (feat. Sherhonda Gaulden)

9. Lil Uzi Vert – Sasuke (Official Audio)

10. Playboi Carti – @ MEH (Official Video)

YouTube Global Top Songs chart: Top 5:

1. Tones and I – Dance Monkey

2. Badshah – Genda Phool ft. Payal Dev

3. Bad Bunny – Yo Perreo Sola

4. Roddy Ricch – The Box

5. The Weeknd – Blinding Lights

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Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.