Dracula Remained at Number One for Eighth Week
The collaboration between Tame Impala and JENNIE continues to dominate national pop radio airplay charts.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Pop
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The song Dracula by Tame Impala and JENNIE has maintained its number one spot on the Mediabase pop radio chart for the eighth consecutive week. It also continues to hold the top position on the hot adult contemporary chart for an eleventh straight week.
Why it matters
The track has shown significant staying power on radio, consistently increasing its spin counts despite facing competition from other major artists on the charts.
The song Dracula earned 14,827 pop radio spins during the week ending October 3, 2026. Additionally, it secured 5,007 hot adult contemporary spins during the same period, marking a slight increase of 23 spins over the prior week.
The players
Tame Impala
This is a popular psychedelic music project led by the Australian multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker.
JENNIE
She is a prominent singer and rapper who gained global fame as a member of the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK.
Dominic Fike
He is an American singer, songwriter, and actor known for his appearances in the HBO series Euphoria.
Ariana Grande
She is a globally renowned singer and actress known for her vocal range and numerous chart-topping albums.
Bruno Mars
He is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer recognized for his retro-styled musical performances.
The details
Tame Impala and JENNIE now lead the Mediabase pop chart ahead of Dominic Fike, whose track Babydoll moved into second place. Ariana Grande follows at number three, while Bruno Mars and Teddy Swims occupy the fourth and fifth positions, respectively.
Timeline
September 27-October 3, 2026: The tracking period for radio play data.
Industry Dynamics
This extended chart reign highlights the current efficacy of cross-genre radio strategies in the digital music era. By securing top spots on both pop and hot adult contemporary formats, the collaboration underscores a broader shift in how major labels prioritize radio dominance for multi-genre appeal.
Listeners can continue to hear the track in heavy rotation across national pop and hot adult contemporary radio stations. The high spin count ensures that the song remains widely accessible to radio audiences throughout the upcoming broadcast week.
The takeaway
Radio popularity remains a critical metric for gauging the success of cross-over collaborations between high-profile artists. Fans of the featured artists should note that consistent radio play is often indicative of widespread mainstream reception in the current streaming-led music market.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Headline Planet.
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