From Rock'n'Roll to Hip-Hop: The Evolution of Number One Hits

A Century of Chart-Topping Tunes

Prepare yourself for a musical journey through time as we unveil a captivating list of songs that have reigned supreme at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and its predecessors. Since its inception in 1958, the Hot 100 has served as the ultimate barometer of musical success, showcasing the most popular and enduring tracks of each era.

2021: A Year of First-Time Success

In 2021, a remarkable nine artists achieved their first number-one singles on the Hot 100, including Olivia Rodrigo, Daniel Caesar, Giveon, Silk Sonic, Anderson Paak, Polo G, The Kid Laroi, Future, and Hot 100 number ones of 2024. Lovin on Me by Jack Harlow holds the record for the longest-running number-one song of 2024 so far, with an impressive five weeks at the top of the chart.

A History of Hits

Over the past 65 years, an astounding 30,000 songs have graced the Billboard Hot 100. Of these, a select few have reached the pinnacle of success, with 1161 songs reaching the coveted No. 1 position as of the chart dated December 9, 2023. This remarkable statistic represents a mere 38 percent of all songs that have charted on the Hot 100.