"Timeless" by The Weeknd Debuts at No. 1 Across Seven Billboard Charts
Kayla Johnson from Seattle, United States, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The Weeknd’s latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, is already shaping up to be a massive success, thanks in part to its standout single, “Timeless.” Released in mid-September, this collaborative track with Playboi Carti has taken the music world by storm, quickly becoming an instant hit. Within weeks of its debut, “Timeless” has charted across more than a dozen Billboard lists, earning the No. 1 spot on seven of them.
The track’s success is largely driven by streaming, with “Timeless” topping three streaming-only charts in the U.S.: the flagship Streaming Songs chart, R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs, and R&B Streaming Songs. These accolades are a testament to the powerful fanbase behind both artists, who propelled the track to the top through immense streaming support.
Beyond streaming, “Timeless” also saw strong sales, debuting at No. 1 on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales and R&B Digital Song Sales charts. The combination of high streams and healthy sales ensured the song’s quick rise to the top, even as it’s just beginning to gain traction on radio.
Billboard’s Hot charts, including the Hot 100, use a combined methodology of streams, sales, and radio airplay to rank songs. While "Timeless" is still finding its footing in terms of airplay, it has already made an impressive debut at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Digital Song Sales chart.
For The Weeknd, "Timeless" marks another major milestone in his career. He now boasts a total of 15 No. 1 hits on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart and has claimed his fourth No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart.
As "Timeless" continues to gain momentum, it’s clear that The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have delivered a track that resonates deeply with fans, solidifying their places at the top of the music industry.