J Balvin has once again etched his name in the annals of Latin music history. His latest single, “Rio,” has rocketed from No. 11 to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart dated July 12, 2025, marking his 38th No. 1 hit—the most by any artist in the chart’s history.
Released on January 24 via Sueños Globales/Capitol/ICLG, “Rio” is more than just a commercial hit—it’s a deeply personal track, named after Balvin’s son. The single’s sharp rise is credited to a 57% surge in audience impressions, totaling 8.1 million across the U.S. during the June 27–July 3 tracking week, according to Luminate.
Much of this surge came from key Univision radio stations, with KVVF-FM (San Jose) leading the charge, followed by Phoenix, Houston, and Chicago. “Rio” is the fourth single this year to make a leap of 10+ spots to reach No. 1—joining the ranks of Myke Towers, Gerardo Coronel, and Gloria Estefan.
“I am so incredibly happy,” Balvin shared with Billboard. “Each of those 38 songs represents a huge milestone in my journey.”
Interscope Capitol’s EVP Nir Seroussi hailed Balvin’s influence, calling his latest chart-topper a “testament to his relentless creativity” and his global impact on the future of Latin music.
With “Rio,” J Balvin proves once more why he’s not just a hitmaker—but a pioneer continually redefining Latin pop for a worldwide audience.