What's Happening?
Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco, and The Marias have achieved a significant milestone with their track 'Ojos Tristes,' which has reached the number one position on three major Latin music charts: Latin Airplay, Latin Pop Airplay, and Hot Latin Pop Songs. This marks the first time in 2025 that a song has simultaneously topped all three charts. The song, a reimagining of Jeanette's 1981 hit 'El Muchacho De Los Ojos Tristes,' has seen a 10% increase in audience impressions, reaching 9 million across U.S. Latin radio stations. 'Ojos Tristes' has maintained its number one position on the Latin Pop Airplay chart for two consecutive weeks and has been at the top of the Hot Latin Pop Songs chart for 14 weeks.
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Why It's Important?
This achievement underscores the growing influence and popularity of Latin music in the U.S. market. The success of 'Ojos Tristes' highlights the potential for cross-cultural collaborations to reach diverse audiences and achieve commercial success. For Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, this marks a return to the top of the charts, while The Marias celebrate their first chart-topping hit. The song's success could encourage more artists to explore Latin music collaborations, further diversifying the U.S. music landscape.
What's Next?
The continued success of 'Ojos Tristes' may lead to increased airplay and streaming, potentially influencing future chart performances. The artists involved may also see a boost in their popularity and opportunities for further collaborations. The song's performance could inspire other artists to explore similar cross-genre projects, potentially leading to a broader acceptance and integration of Latin music elements in mainstream U.S. music.
