Dave and Tems' 'Raindance' Tops Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Radio Chart
The collaboration 'Raindance' climbs to No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart dated Aug. 29, marking Dave's first chart-topper and Tems' fifth. Tems also holds the No. 2 spot with 'What You Need,' giving her a top-two sweep for the fifth time. The song also gains on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Radio Songs charts, driven by a 26% audience increase.
Dave's first-ever entry on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart becomes his first No. 1, a rare feat for a debut appearance. Tems, meanwhile, extends her dominance with a fifth chart-topper, having previously led with collaborations alongside Wizkid and Future, as well as her solo single "Free Mind." Her simultaneous hold on the No. 2 position with "What You Need" marks the fifth time she has occupied both top slots at once.
The song's radio momentum is substantial, with a 26% audience surge pushing it to 12.8 million weekly listeners on R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. This growth also lifted the track to a new peak on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in its 24th week, reflecting sustained cross-format appeal.
This chart success could signal growing mainstream acceptance of UK rap and Afrobeats-influenced sounds on American radio, potentially encouraging more transatlantic collaborations. Tems' repeated dominance at the top two positions may influence how radio programmers and streaming platforms prioritize global artists, possibly reshaping playlists toward more diverse sounds. For emerging international acts