Beyoncé’s Morning Dew (Donk)
debuts at No. 2 on Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart, falling just short of the No. 1 spot held by Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” which reaches a milestone 10 frames in charge this period. The track, part of Beyoncé’s B’Day 20th-anniversary edition, marks her 52nd career appearance on the R&B Streaming Songs ranking.
A Rivalry Across Decades: Beyoncé and Jackson’s Chart Legacy
Beyoncé’s Morning Dew (Donk)
faced an obstacle: Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” which reaches a milestone 10 frames in charge this period on the R&B Streaming Songs chart. The track, which climbed to the summit in May following the release of the Michael biopic, now holds an edge over Beyoncé’s new entry. According to Forbes, “Billie Jean” is Jackson’s only composition to earn double-digit weeks atop the ranking, with its 10-week reign doubling that of his second-longest-running ruler, “Thriller,” which managed five periods on the throne.
Beyoncé has 52 career appearances on the R&B Streaming Songs ranking, with 32 reaching the top 10. Her previous No. 1 hits on the list include “Break My Soul,” “Get Me Bodied,” “Delresto (Echoes),” “7/11,” and “Drunk in Love.” Morning Dew (Donk)
nearly joined this group, debuting at No. 2.
The Chart Journey of “Morning Dew (Donk)”
Morning Dew (Donk)
launched across multiple Billboard charts, achieving top 10 placements on five rankings. On the R&B Streaming Songs chart, it opened at No. 2, while also debuting within the top 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Streaming Songs (No. 3), Hot R&B Songs (No. 4), Digital Song Sales (No. 6), and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (No. 7) charts. The track also entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 26, becoming one of more than 100 career smashes on the company’s flagship singles tally.
The song’s global reach was also notable, debuting at No. 57 on the Billboard Global 200.
Context of a Historic Chart Battle
Jackson’s “Billie Jean” is steady at No. 1 on the R&B Streaming Songs chart. Beyoncé’s Morning Dew (Donk),
a previously unreleased track—though some diehard fans had already heard a leaked version—is set to appear on the forthcoming twentieth anniversary edition of her second solo album, B’Day, which drops on her birthday (Sept. 4).
Forbes noted that Beyoncé has conquered the R&B Streaming Songs chart five times. “7/11” remains her longest-running leader, with 11 weeks at No. 1.
What Comes Next for the Charts?
The next major development will be the release of Beyoncé’s B’Day 20th-Anniversary Edition. Meanwhile, Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” continues to solidify its legacy. Rated R&B also highlighted Ne-Yo’s “Up Out & Gone” maintaining its No. 1 position on the Adult R&B Airplay chart for a second consecutive week.
As the charts evolve, the interplay between past and present hits will remain a focal point. For now, “Billie Jean” holds the crown, but the legacy of Morning Dew (Donk)
is already being written.
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