In a first-ever feat, PARTYNEXTDOOR earns a No. 1 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart after years of coming close. The success of his feature on Drake’s “SOMEBODY LOVES ME” from their joint endeavor “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” garnered critical and commercial success and remains a career high.
The chart-topping status is particularly momentous as it marks the first time PARTYNEXTDOOR has made it to the top spot of the Rhythmic Airplay chart, further highlighting his dominance in the melodic hip-hop and R&B space. His past collaborations with the likes of Rihanna, including the 2020 hit “Believe It,” went as high as No. 6, but never quite made it all the way to the top until now.
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For as much of a personal win as this represents for PARTYNEXTDOOR, this was also a victory for them and Drake’s continued collective chemistry. As a pair, the duo’s timeless collaboration has already yielded classics like “Recognize,” “Wednesday Night Interlude,” and “Come and See Me,” which have kept fans hooked for more than a decade. “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” had mixed reviews, but tracks like “NOKIA” and “GIMME A HUG” were already big hits.
“SOMEBODY LOVES ME” jumps off the chart, the song making major moves on rhythmic radio while carving its place among fans. The song’s performance on the Billboard Rhythmic Airplay chart is yet another testament to that, as the two musicians have proven their ability to create catchy, melodic tracks that cater to the masses.
And as if that weren’t sufficient, Drake just cements his unrelenting power in the field. It’s another landmark accomplishment for him in his record-breaking career. With “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U” soaring, it’s obvious the Drake-Party magic has only gotten stronger, and Drizzy and Party will be making unchecked magic for years to come. PARTYNEXTDOOR’s continued success on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, alongside Drake, in this fast-paced era of chart appeal, where hits drop faster than they should, supports this as well.
