Karol G is on top of the world with the success of her latest album, “Tropicoqueta,” which has taken the music charts by storm. Debuting at number one on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart and claiming the third spot on the overall Billboard 200, Karol G has also broken her own record among female artists by landing an impressive 20 simultaneous songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart, with 18 of them making their debut.
“Tropicoqueta,” released on June 20 via Bichota/Interscope/ICLG, earned 57,000 equivalent album units in the United States in its first tracking week ending on June 26. The album’s first-week success was fueled by 54,500 units from streaming activity, resulting in a whopping 74.64 million official on-demand audio and video streams. This marks the largest streaming week of the year for a Latin album by a woman, with only Bad Bunny’s “DebÍ Tirar Más Fotos” surpassing Karol G’s streaming numbers.
In addition to streaming success, “Tropicoqueta” also garnered 2,000 units from sales and 500 units from track-equivalent album activity. With this achievement, Karol G secures her fourth consecutive chart-topping album on the Top Latin Albums chart, joining the ranks of legendary female artists like Jenni Rivera, Selena, and Shakira.
Karol G’s dominance on the charts dates back to her first entry in 2017, with notable peaks including “Mañana Será Bonito,” “KG0516,” and now “Tropicoqueta.” The album also marks her third top 10 entry on the overall Billboard 200, securing the number three position amidst English-language albums like Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” and Benson Boone’s “American Heart.”
Breaking her own record on the Hot Latin Songs chart, Karol G surpasses herself by landing an impressive 20 simultaneous songs on the multi-metric chart. Noteworthy tracks from “Tropicoqueta” like “Latina Foreva” and “Papasito” showcase Karol G’s versatility and star power, with “Latina Foreva” climbing to the fourth position on the chart. Stand-alone single “Milagros” also makes its mark at number 45.
Karol G’s chart-topping success is a testament to her musical prowess and undeniable talent. With each release, she continues to captivate audiences and solidify her position as a powerhouse in the music industry. Stay tuned for the latest chart updates on Billboard.com on July 1, and be sure to follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on X and Instagram for all the latest chart news. Karol G’s reign is far from over, and her impact on the music scene is only just beginning to unfold.
