From Billboard · Pamela Bustios · · 1m 30s
Ricardo Montaner ends a 24-year No. 1 wait
“Para Que Seas Feliz” puts Ricardo Montaner back atop Latin Pop Airplay after more than two decades away.
In brief
“Para Que Seas Feliz” puts Ricardo Montaner back atop Latin Pop Airplay after more than two decades away. Montaner’s comeback shows Latin pop careers can still break through radio years after their commercial peak. Originally reported by Billboard.
Back at No. 1
Ricardo Montaner’s “Para Que Seas Feliz” rises from No. 4 to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Airplay chart dated Sept. 19, ending a 24-year gap.
““completely unexpected””
A rare chart return
The song is Montaner’s 40th Latin Pop Airplay hit and fourth chart-topper. His last No. 1, “Yo Puedo Hacer,” led for two weeks in August 2002.
Radio made it happen
“Para Que Seas Feliz” drew 5.5 million U.S. audience impressions in the week ending Sept. 10, up 60%, according to Luminate.
Only Estefan waited longer
Gloria Estefan is the only artist with a longer wait between Latin Pop Airplay No. 1s. Montaner’s gap was 24 years and one month.
He never disappeared
Montaner first reached the chart in 1994 with “No Te Pareces a Mí.” His busiest run came in the 2000s, when he placed 17 songs on the tally.
Latin Airplay joins in
The single also debuts at No. 8 on Latin Airplay, giving Montaner his ninth top 10 there and his first visit to that region since 2005.
Another version is rising
A regional Mexican version with Edén Muñoz is gaining radio traction too, reaching No. 17 on Regional Mexican Airplay one month after its debut.
““Thank you to Edén for joining me””
Here's the gist
Montaner’s comeback shows Latin pop careers can still break through radio years after their commercial peak.
