Bad Bunny Dominates Global Charts

Bad Bunny's "Dtmf" holds the No. 1 spot on the World Singles Top 40 for the 35th week — a remarkable run for the global superstar. Taylor Swift's "The Fate Of Ophelia" sits at No. 2, while Bruno Mars' "I Just Might" climbs to No. 4 after seven weeks on the chart. The top rankings showcase the international breadth of pop and hip-hop collaborations.

The single "Dtmf" comes from Bad Bunny's sixth solo studio album, "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," released on January 5, 2025. The album has been critically acclaimed for its personal themes and its fusion of reggaetón with traditional Puerto Rican music styles like plena, salsa, and bomba. This blend of sounds has been praised as a tribute to his heritage and a key element of his global appeal. The song's title is an acronym for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," which translates to "I Should Have Taken More Photos." Its lyrics touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and family, resonating with a wide audience. The track went viral on TikTok shortly after its release, with users creating videos dedicated to loved ones, further fueling its global popularity. This chart dominance is part of a massive year for the Puerto Rican superstar. In February 2026, he headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show, a performance that shattered global viewership records. The show drew a reported 4.157 billion views worldwide within 24 hours across various platforms. The success of "Dtmf" follows a string of history-making achievements for Bad Bunny. His 2022 album, "Un Verano Sin Ti," was the best-performing album globally of that year, and he has been Spotify's most-streamed artist in the world multiple times, including in 2025. He also recently set an attendance record during his debut tour in Australia.

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