Myke Towers and Benny Blanco take “Degenere,” their first ever collaboration, to No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated May 3). The song, rising 5-1, marks Blanco’s first champ on the overall Latin radio ranking after two chart visits and the 14th No. 1 for Towers.
“Myke’s such a talent and a star,” lanco tells Billboard. “He knew exactly what to do on this song the moment I turned the beat on in the studio… he’s like a magician sometimes… the song just appears out of thin air… he’s incredible.”
“Degenere,” added to the deluxe edition of of Towers’ album La Pantera Negra, was released on Oct. 17, 2024, via One World International/Warner/Warner Latina. The original version of the album was released on Aug. 22, 2024, and earned Towers his fifth top 10 entry on the Top Latin Albums chart, where it debuted and peaked at No. 7.
“It’s an honor to achieve another Billboard No. 1, especially with a song like ‘Degenere,’ created alongside a genius like Benny Blanco,” Towers adds. “His vision and creativity were essential in the shaping of this song that continues to bring us so much satisfaction. Thanks to my team, the fans, and everyone who makes these dreams possible. We keep writing history.”
“Degenere” reaches the summit in its 21st week, after two weeks in the top 10, thanks to a 20% boost in audience impressions, to 7.8 million, earned in the U.S. during the April 18-24 tracking week, according to Luminate.
With the track, Towers secures his 14th No. 1 on the Latin Airplay chart. It’s the second hit from the deluxe edition of the Pantera album to reach the top spot, following “Otra Noche” featuring Darell, which spent one week at No. 1 in February.
Blanco, meanwhile, secures his first ruler, after “I Can’t Get Enough,” with Tainy, Selena Gómez and J Balvin, reached No. 37 high in 2019.
“Degenere” also ascends 3-1 on Latin Rhythm Airplay. On that list it marks Towers’ 14th No. 1 and gives Blanco his first chart-topper.
