Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across 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 edition covers the charts dated Jan. 24, 2026.
Billboard Charts
Adult R&B Airplay
Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits via 24/7 airplay data 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 track 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 last week’s Chart Brief, Tank’s “Control” is still showing strong signs of making a top 10 entry, advancing from No. 12 to No. 11.
Kehlani’s “Folded” and Jill Scott’s “Pressha” are clearing a path to the top 10 region as well. “Folded” moves up three spots to No. 12, while “Pressha” debuts at No. 13.
Brent Faiyaz’s “Have To” is quickly gaining traction, giving it a close shot at the top 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 using sales and streaming data.
No. 1: SOS – SZA (LW: 1)
THE BRIEF: SZA’s sophomore album, SOS, hasn’t left this chart since its 2022 release.
RE-ENTRIES: Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic reappears at No. 3 following the release of his latest single “I Just Might.” Meanwhile, The Weeknd’s House of Balloons mixtape pops back 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 across digital service providers.
No. 1: “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars [debut]
THE BRIEF: Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” starts atop the R&B Streaming Songs chart. Meanwhile, his 2016 hit “That’s What I Like” makes a top 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 most popular songs across all genres via streaming, radio airplay and sales data. (Note: Chart Brief focuses on R&B only.)
No. 1: “I Just Might” – Bruno Mars [debut]
THE BRIEF: Bruno Mars collects his 10th 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 popular singles chart. Read more about Bruno Mars’ latest chart achievements here.
MediaBase Radio Charts
R&B Radio
Tracks the week’s top R&B hits via 24/7 radio monitoring data from Mediabase, ranked by total 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 song at R&B radio for the week of Jan. 14.
Urban Radio
Tracks the week’s top hip-hop/R&B hits via 24/7 radio monitoring data from Mediabase, ranked by total 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 song at urban radio for the week of Jan. 14.
Chart rankings are sourced from Billboard’s weekly tallies. Radio airplay metrics, including spin counts and audience impressions, are provided by Mediabase.
