Beyoncé Debuted on Billboard Hot Tropical Songs Chart
The singer and Maluma earned new chart spots with their collaboration Cuerpo (Tumbao).
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Latin
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Beyoncé has officially debuted on the Billboard Hot Tropical Songs chart at No. 3 with the track Cuerpo (Tumbao). The collaboration with artist Maluma also entered the Hot Latin Songs ranking at No. 44.
Why it matters
The release coincides with the twentieth-anniversary edition of Beyoncé's B'Day album, which has spurred renewed activity across various music charts.
Cuerpo (Tumbao) entered the Hot Tropical Songs chart at No. 3 and reached No. 44 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. This appearance marks Beyoncé's seventh time on the Hot Latin Songs ranking, while Maluma celebrates his seventieth appearance on that same chart.
The players
Beyoncé
A globally recognized American singer and songwriter known for her impact on popular music culture.
Maluma
A prominent Colombian singer and songwriter who has become a significant figure in Latin music.
The details
The collaboration utilizes the popularity-tracking metrics of the Hot Latin Songs chart, which incorporates data from sales, streaming, and radio airplay. The track joins several of Beyoncé's past hits returning to visibility as part of the broader twentieth-anniversary celebration of her B'Day album.
Timeline
September 2026: Cuerpo (Tumbao) debuted on the Billboard charts.
20 years ago: Check on It charted at No. 44.
2010: Telephone peaked at No. 23.
Fall 2017: Mi Gente spent twelve frames at No. 1.
May 2019: Mi Gente (Homecoming Live) launched at No. 39.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the strategy of leveraging legacy catalog assets to generate contemporary chart entries during anniversary celebrations. This approach reflects a broader industry trend where artists maximize reach by pairing new collaborations with the digital re-promotion of milestone albums.
Listeners can access Cuerpo (Tumbao) through major music streaming platforms and digital retailers alongside the B'Day anniversary edition. The song's current chart position reflects aggregated data from these streams, radio play, and individual sales.
The takeaway
The successful debut of this track highlights how major artists can drive engagement by integrating new music into commemorative album releases. Fans may see older projects resurfacing as artists continue to use anniversary milestones to boost their presence across genre-specific charts.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Forbes.
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