In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Billboard put together the 20 longest-leading No. 1 songs on the Latin Pop Airplay chart. The list includes early 2000 pop anthems such as “No Me Doy Por Vencido” by Luis Fonsi to Shakira’s “Suerte” and Ricky Martin’s “Tal Vez.” It also includes more contemporary hits such as Rauw Alejandro’s “Todo De Ti,” Daddy Yankee’s “Con Calma” and J Balvin’s “Ginza.”
In 2020, Billboard revamped the Latin Pop Airplay chart to better reflect the reach of Latin pop music on Latin radio. For the revised Latin Pop Airplay chart, songs are considered for inclusion if they are pop ballads or mid-tempo or up-tempo pop. Pop-rhythmic and Pop-dance tunes are eligible for the chart if they are not predominantly rapped and/or do not include notable Latin rhythm, tropical or regional Mexican elements.
Check out the complete list of the 20 longest-leading No. 1 songs on the Latin Pop Airplay chart below.
The longest-leading No. 1s list is ranked based on peak positions on the Latin Pop Airplay chart from the ranking’s first chart week on Oct. 8, 1994, to the Oct. 2, 2021-dated chart. For songs with the same number of weeks at No. 1, we then ranked them by most weeks in the top 10, then most total weeks on the chart.
1. “No Me Doy Por Vencido,” Luis Fonsi
Peaked at No. 1 on Aug. 30, 2008, where it reigned for 30 weeks.
2. “Bailando,” Enrique Iglesias feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona
Peaked at No. 1 on June 7, 2017, spending 27 weeks atop.
3. “Ginza,” J Balvin
Peaked at No. 1 on Sept. 12, 2016, staying strong at the summit for 25 weeks.
4. “Me Enamora,” Juanes
Peaked at No. 1 on Sept. 29, 2007, leading for 21 weeks.
5. “Nada Valgo Sin Tu Amor,” Juanes
Peaked at No. 1 on Sept. 4, 2004, where it ruled the chart for 20 weeks.
6. “A Puro Dolor,” Son by Four
Peaked at No. 1 on April 8, 2000, spending 19 weeks atop.
7. “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
Peaked at No. 1 on March 4, 2017, where it reigned for 18 weeks.
8. “Si No Te Hubieras Ido,” Maná
Peaked at No. 1 on April 19, 2008, where it kept atop for 18 weeks
9. “Y Tu Te Vas,” Chayanne
Peaked at No. 1 on April 6, 2002, spending 18 weeks atop.
10. “Con Calma,” Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry feat. Snow
Peaked at No. 1 on March 30, 2019, leading the survey for 16 weeks.
11. “Tusa,” Karol G & Nicki Minaj
Peaked at No. 1 on Feb. 15, 2020, where it ruled for 15 weeks.
12. “El Perdon,” Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias
Peaked at No. 1 on May 16, 2015, staying atop for 14 weeks.
13. “Suerte,” Shakira
Peaked at No. 1 on Sept. 29, 2001, leading the chart for 14 weeks.
14. “Vuélveme a Querer,” Cristian
Peaked at No. 1 on Sept. 23, 1995, where it ruled for 14 weeks.
15. “Todo de Ti,” Rauw Alejandro
Peaked at No. 1 on June 19, 2021, ruling the tally for 13 weeks.
16. “Loco,” Enrique Iglesias feat. Romeo Santos
Peaked at No. 1 on Sept. 28, 2013, remaining atop for 13 weeks.
17. “Algo Me Gusta De Ti,” Wisin Y Yandel feat. Chris Brown & T-Pain
Peaked at No. 1 on Oct. 6, 2012, where it stayed for 13 weeks.
18. “Tu Recuerdo,” Ricky Martin feat. La Mari De Chamabao & Tommy Torres
Peaked at No. 1 on Nov. 18. 2006, leading for 13 weeks.
19. “Te Quise Tanto,” Paulina Rubio
Peaked at No. 1 on Feb. 21, 2004, reigning for 13 weeks.
20. “Tal Vez,” Ricky Martin
Peaked at No. 1 on April 12, 2003, where it stayed for 13 weeks.
