Chris Brown continues to dominate Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart with his latest track, “Residuals,” marking his 51st top 10 hit on the chart. Produced by Eric Hudson and Blaq Tuxedo, the heartfelt song has climbed from No. 15 to No. 9 in just six weeks, fueled by strong streaming numbers, sales, and radio airplay.
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Just last week, Brown celebrated his 50th top 10 hit on the same chart with his feature on Jeremih’s “Wait On It,” alongside Bryson Tiller. This achievement underscores Brown’s enduring popularity and influence in the R&B genre.
Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart ranks the most popular R&B tracks of the week across all metrics, including streaming, sales, and radio play. With “Residuals,” Brown now stands just three songs shy of tying Drake‘s record for the most top 10 hits on this chart (54).
Brown, recognized as the first R&B artist to surpass 50 top 10s on this chart, leads ahead of R&B-pop star The Weeknd with 48 top 10 hits.
Among Brown’s 51 top 10 hits on the Hot R&B Songs chart, 16 have been achieved in the 2020s alone. Here’s a breakdown of his top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart from this decade:
1. “Go Crazy” with Young Thug – No. 1 for three weeks (2020)
2.”Under The Influence” – Peak at No. 2 (2022)
3.”Not You Too,” Drake featuring Chris Brown – Peak at No. 4 (2020)
4.”Call Me Every Day” – Peak at No. 4 (2022)
5.”Come Through,” H.E.R. featuring Chris Brown – Peak at No. 6 (2021)
6.”WE (Warm Embrace)” – Peak at No. 6 (2022)
7.”Summer Too Hot” – Peak at No. 6 (2023)
8.”Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay – Peak at No. 6 (2023)
9.”Iffy” – Peak at No. 7 (2022)
10.”How We Roll,” Ciara and Chris Brown – Peak at No. 7 (2023)
11.”Put In Work,” Jacquees and Chris Brown – Peak at No. 8 (2020)
12.”Angel Numbers / Ten Toes” – Peak at No. 8 (2023)
13.”Wait On It,” Jeremih, Bryson Tiller and Chris Brown – Peak at No. 8 (2024)
14.”That’s On You” featuring Future – Peak at No. 9 (2023)
15.”Wake Up,” Skylar Blatt and Chris Brown – Peak at No. 10 (2024)
16.”Residuals” – Current peak at No. 9 (2024)
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“Residuals” is featured on Brown’s “11:11 (Deluxe)” album, released April 11. The album boasts 13 new tracks including collaborations with Davido, Bryson Tiller, Mario, Lil Wayne, Joyner Lucas, and Tee Grizzley.
The standard version of “11:11” debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 chart in November 2023, highlighting Brown’s consistent success across multiple genres and formats.
Accompanied by a vibrant music video directed by Jamar Harding, “Angel Numbers / Ten Toes” has amassed nearly 50 million views on YouTube, further cementing Brown’s presence in the digital space.
Currently on his “11:11 Tour,” Brown is captivating audiences alongside special guests Muni Long and Maeta, culminating in a finale at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on August 6.