Chart Brief: Tank Maintains Billboard Dominance as Tone Stith Hits Top 10
Welcome to this week’s edition of Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s definitive analysis of the latest movements across the R&B music landscape. As we review the charts dated April 4, 2026, we see a mix of established veterans cementing their legacies and rising stars making significant breakthroughs on the Billboard, radio, and streaming tallies.
Billboard Charts: Tank and Bruno Mars Lead the Way
On the Adult R&B Airplay chart, Tank continues his impressive run with “Control.” The track, which draws inspiration from Janet Jackson’s 1986 seminal work, holds the No. 1 position for a second consecutive week. This achievement is particularly notable as it marks Tank’s 11th chart-topper, placing him in a tie with Charlie Wilson for the most No. 1 hits among male artists in the history of the chart.
Elsewhere on the Adult R&B Airplay chart, we are seeing exciting momentum from emerging talent. Tone Stith’s “Fly” has officially entered the top 10, climbing from No. 12 to No. 10 in its seventh week. This milestone represents Stith’s first top 10 appearance on the chart since his collaboration with Camper, “Waiting On You.” Additionally, Elijah Connor’s “More Than A Friend” continues its steady ascent, moving to No. 9, while R&B veteran Karyn White is positioned just outside the top 10 at No. 11 with “You’re Gonna Want Me Back.”
Streaming and Album Performance
Bruno Mars remains a dominant force in the streaming sector. His track “I Just Might” has secured an 11th week at the top of the R&B Streaming Songs chart. Mars also maintains his grip on the Top R&B Albums chart, where his latest project, The Romantic, holds the No. 1 spot for another week. The album continues to outperform in both sales and streaming metrics, leading a top five that includes SZA’s SOS and Frank Ocean’s Blonde.
Radio Airplay Analysis
The Mediabase R&B Radio chart reflects a similar story, with Bruno Mars’ “I Just Might” extending its reign at No. 1 for a second week. Despite a slight dip in total spins—recording 1,807 this week compared to the previous period—the track remains the most played song in the format. Kehlani’s “Folded” follows closely at No. 2, while Tank’s “Control” holds steady at No. 3.
At Urban Radio, the landscape is shifting as T.I.’s “Let Em Know” takes the top spot, displacing previous leaders. The chart continues to showcase a diverse range of sounds, with artists like Kehlani, Chris Brown, and Leon Thomas maintaining strong presence in the top 10. As we look toward next week, the competition for radio dominance remains fierce, with several tracks showing strong growth potential.