Chart Brief: Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’ Hits No. 1 at R&B Radio
Olivia Dean secures her first chart-topping hit on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, while Bruno Mars continues his dominant streak across multiple tallies.
Billboard Charts
Adult R&B Airplay
Pop-soul sensation Olivia Dean has officially reached the summit of the billboard adult r&b airplay chart. Her stirring ballad, “Man I Need,” has climbed to the No. 1 spot, marking a significant milestone in her career. The track, featured on her 2025 album The Art of Loving, has resonated deeply with listeners, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in the contemporary R&B landscape.
Elsewhere on the chart, Bruno Mars makes a notable debut at No. 20 with “Risk It All.” The current top five remains competitive, with Kehlani’s “Folded” holding strong at No. 2, followed by Tank’s “Control,” Shaun Milli’s “Love Me,” and Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might.”
R&B Streaming Songs
Bruno Mars continues his reign on the R&B Streaming Songs chart, where “I Just Might” maintains the No. 1 position for the 12th consecutive week. This achievement places the song among his most successful streaming hits, trailing only his 2017 smash “That’s What I Like.” The chart also saw fresh entries from Ye and CeeLo Green, whose collaboration “Bully” debuted at No. 4.
Top R&B Albums
The album charts remain anchored by established stars. Bruno Mars’ The Romantic continues to hold the top spot, leading a list that includes heavy hitters like SZA, Michael Jackson, and Frank Ocean.
Mediabase Radio Charts
R&B Radio
The momentum for Olivia Dean extends to the radio airplay metrics. “Man I Need” has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on the R&B Radio chart for the period of March 29 through April 4. This chart brief highlights the shifting landscape of radio favorites, with Jill Scott’s “Pressha” climbing to No. 3 and Tone Stith’s “Fly” making a significant move into the top 10.
Urban Radio
On the Urban Radio front, T.I. maintains his grip on the No. 1 position with “Let Em Know.” The top 10 remains a mix of high-energy hip-hop and R&B, featuring consistent performers like Kehlani, Chris Brown, and Lil Baby, who continues to rise with “Mrs. Trendsetter.”