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See the full story · 1 sourcesFarruko , Greeicy and Steve Aoki power to No. 1 on Billboard ’s Latin Airplay chart with their first collab, “YAPAQUE.” The track, released on Massivo/Sony Music Latin, rallies 6-1 on the ranking dated August 1.
The collaboration debuted during Steve Aoki’s set at Ultra Music festival in Miami in March and reaches the summit 10 weeks after bowing at No. 43 on Latin Airplay in May. According to Luminate, as “YAPAQUE” advances with 8.3 million audience impressions, up 43%, during the July 17-23 tracking week, it replaces Shakira and Burna Boy’s “Dai Dai,” which slips to No. 3 after one week in charge.
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New Latin Airplay champion “YAPAQUE” propels Farruko back to the top since “Pasa-Je-Ro” in late 2023. He’s placed 14 chart-toppers to date.
“YAPAQUE” also marks major firsts for Greeicy and Aoki. The Colombian singer lands her first No. 1 coming her first visit on Latin Airplay, and her first chart-topper on any Billboard ranking, following a No. 4 high on Hot Tropical Songs with Karol G’s “Amiga Mía” in July. (The latter stems from Karol G’s No. 1 album Tropicoqueta).
Aoki, meanwhile, secures his first No. 1 on Latin Airplay on his fourth entry, after previously reaching the top 20 with 2018’s “Jaleo” with Nicky Jam. The song also delivers indie label Massivo its first Billboard champ.
In addition to its coronation on Latin Airplay, “YAPAQUE” also sets rankings bests across the board: it lands at No. 1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay, reaches No. 7 high on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, and rises 19-16 on Hot Latin Songs.
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