
Birthday Victory! Beyoncé Hits No. 1 On Adult R&B Chart With 'Morning Dew (Donk)'
The superstar notched her fourth leader on the airplay tally, making it her fastest rise to the summit to date.
By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read
Beyoncé’s birthday festivities just got an extra dose of chart-topping prestige. Right alongside her September 4 birthday celebrations, the legendary entertainer picked up another major radio victory as her single "Morning Dew (Donk)" climbed to the top spot on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Parkwood/Columbia release made a decisive leap from No. 3 to No. 1 on the tally dated September 12, according to official industry data reported by Luminate. That surge reflects massive radio momentum during the August 28 to September 3 tracking window, officially establishing the track as the most-played cut on contributing adult R&B stations across the United States.
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This latest radio crown gives the superstar her fourth career leader on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. She first conquered the specialized listing back in 2012 with her enduring hit "Love on Top," an upbeat classic that dominated the top position for seven consecutive weeks. She later returned to the summit twice during her blockbuster 2022 run. That year, her house-infused solo anthem "Break My Soul" led the chart for two weeks, while her soulful collaboration alongside Ronald Isley and the Isley Brothers, "Make Me Say It Again Girl," spent a total of five weeks in the top slot.

“ an upbeat classic that dominated the top position for seven consecutive weeks. She later returned to the summit twice during her blockbuster 2022 run. That year, her house-infused solo anthem ”
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Beyond adding another trophy to her collection, "Morning Dew" carved out a new personal speed record for the music icon. The track reached the No. 1 position in merely its sixth week on the ranking, marking her fastest climb to the top of the Adult R&B Airplay chart to date. By taking the summit in just six weeks, the song officially dethroned "Make Me Say It Again Girl" as her quickest ascension on this particular Billboard airplay list. The speedy rise underscores the immediate, heavy rotation from station programmers and adult R&B listeners nationwide. As fans continue honoring her latest birthday milestone, this fresh Billboard victory serves as yet another reminder of the singer's unmatched staying power across radio formats.
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- The song reached the top spot in just six weeks, making it her fastest rise to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart.
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