This week, Usher’s lastest album remains in the top 10. In addition to this good news, Usher’s hit Climax has suddenly struck another record in the singer’s career. Hit the jump to read the details.
Just when we thought it was a wrap for the sexy, Diplo-produced hit, Usher’s “Climax” rebounds 2-1 for an 11th week atop R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, where it ties for the longest rule of the singer’s career.
Usher first spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the survey with the first of his 12 toppers, “You Make Me Wanna…,” in 1997. “Climax” song returns to the summit with a 1% gain to 27 million audience impressions, according to Nielsen BDS.
Dating to his first appearance on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs the week of Sept. 18, 1993, Usher boasts the most No. 1s (12) and the most weeks at No. 1 (68) among all artists. Alicia Keys (54 weeks) is the only other act to spend more than a year at No. 1 in that span, with three of those shared between Usher and Keys courtesy of their 2004 topper “My Boo.”
R&B/hip-hop radio has been known to propel veteran acts to their longest-leading hits long after they’ve established their stardom. In 2005, Mariah Carey likewise scored her greatest reign on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs 15 years after her first No. 1, as “We Belong Together” led for 14 weeks
Source: Billboard
