Romeo Santos and Prince Royce Hit Number One
The duo reached the top of the Latin Airplay chart with their collaboration, Ay! San Miguel.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Latin
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Romeo Santos and Prince Royce have claimed the number one spot on the Latin Airplay chart with their song Ay! San Miguel. The track ascended to the top position following a 16 percent increase in audience impressions in the United States.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a milestone for both artists as they continue to dominate the genre. The song has also maintained strong performance across other rankings, highlighting the ongoing commercial success of their latest collaborative project.
The track earned 7.2 million audience impressions for the tracking week ending Sept. 17. It also spent seven consecutive weeks at number one on the Tropical Airplay chart.
The players
Romeo Santos
An influential singer and songwriter who has now achieved 25 number one hits on the Latin Airplay chart.
Prince Royce
A prominent artist in the Latin music industry who has secured his 22nd number one hit on the Latin Airplay chart.
The details
Ay! San Miguel serves as the third number one single from the album Better Late Than Never. The song reached the peak position after six weeks of being in the top 10.
Timeline
November 2025: The album Better Late Than Never was released.
December 2025: The album debuted on the Top Latin and Tropical charts.
September 17, 2026: The tracking week for impression data concluded.
September 26, 2026: The song reached number one on the Latin Airplay chart.
Industry Dynamics
This success follows the established patterns of the Billboard Latin Airplay chart's ranking methodology for tracking radio reach. It reflects the ongoing popularity of collaborations within the Latin music market as artists aim for multi-chart dominance.
Fans can listen to the hit track across major streaming platforms and radio stations currently reporting the song. The song's climb suggests continued heavy rotation for listeners tuning into Latin radio formats.
The takeaway
Collaborations between high-profile artists continue to be a primary driver for top-tier chart placement in the Latin music industry. Listeners can monitor upcoming chart updates to see how the single performs as it moves past its peak impact week.
Further reading
For more on the latest trends in the genre, visit the Latin music section.
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