As the calendar turned from March to April last week, 2026 officially became a quarter of the way complete. Through the first quarter of the year, numerous songs, projects and albums have been released with several hits along the way.<\/p>\n
While the Billboard Hot 100 is an indicator of the most popular songs early in the year, it often reflects songs from the year prior. However, a few tunes so far have burst onto the scene and consistently rank among the top of the charts.<\/p>\n
Three songs from the first three months of the year stand out among the rest, with each coming from vastly different artists and genres.<\/p>\n
\u2018I Just Might\u2019 by Bruno Mars<\/strong><\/h4>\nIt had been nearly a decade since Bruno Mars last released a solo single, dating all the way back to 2017 when he released \u201cThat\u2019s What I Like\u201d ahead of his third studio album, \u201c24K Magic.\u201d That song remains one of Mars\u2019 most iconic tracks, so when he released \u201cI Just Might\u201d ahead of his release of \u201cThe Romantic,\u201d it was sure to be another hit.<\/p>\n
And a hit it was, debuting on the chart on Jan. 24 at No. 1 and remaining atop the charts so far this year for a total of three weeks. The song is upbeat and catchy, with the chorus scratching a certain itch that makes it easy to dance along with. It\u2019s sure to get stuck in your head.<\/p>\n
Mars himself might\u2019ve said it best in his Instagram post when he dropped the song and music video. The caption read \u201cThe self proclaimed Aura lord is Back.\u201d That\u2019s hard to disagree with, and one might even add \u201cback like he never left.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018Be Her\u2019 by Ella Langley<\/strong><\/h4>\nOver the first three months of the year, Ella Langley has dominated the charts. In February, her song \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d topped the charts and has since surpassed Taylor Swift for the longest run at No. 1 from a female country artist.<\/p>\n
The success of that song, however, has seemingly overshadowed her February release of \u201cBe Her.\u201d Ahead of the April 10 release of her third album, \u201cDandelion,\u201d Langley has released four singles, with \u201cBe Her\u201d among the best of those four and peaking at No. 12 on the Hot 100.<\/p>\n
With repetition and a clever play on words throughout the chorus, the song is an irresistible sing-along. With her success so far this year, every artist is chasing Langley and wants to \u201cbe her.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018SWIM\u2019 by BTS<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn one of the most anticipated returns to the music scene in recent years, BTS recently released \u201cARIRANG,\u201d their first album since 2020. The release came four years after the K-pop sensation announced a lengthy hiatus in March 2022 due to members having to fulfill mandatory military service in South Korea.<\/p>\n
\u201cSWIM\u201d was among the album\u2019s 16 songs and immediately topped the chart, debuting at No. 1 on the Hot 100 the week of April 4. While it only held the spot for that week, the song is still dominating the global stage, remaining atop the Global 200.<\/p>\n
All you have to do is listen to the song one time through, and you\u2019ll suddenly find yourself playing it in your head nonstop. The song has the same vibe and feel as many of the band\u2019s most popular releases, proving that BTS is back right where they left off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Over the first three months of the year, Ella Langley has dominated the charts. In February, her song \u201cChoosin\u2019 Texas\u201d topped the charts and has since surpassed Taylor Swift for the longest run at No. 1 from a female country artist.<\/p>\n
The success of that song, however, has seemingly overshadowed her February release of \u201cBe Her.\u201d Ahead of the April 10 release of her third album, \u201cDandelion,\u201d Langley has released four singles, with \u201cBe Her\u201d among the best of those four and peaking at No. 12 on the Hot 100.<\/p>\n
With repetition and a clever play on words throughout the chorus, the song is an irresistible sing-along. With her success so far this year, every artist is chasing Langley and wants to \u201cbe her.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2018SWIM\u2019 by BTS<\/strong><\/h4>\nIn one of the most anticipated returns to the music scene in recent years, BTS recently released \u201cARIRANG,\u201d their first album since 2020. The release came four years after the K-pop sensation announced a lengthy hiatus in March 2022 due to members having to fulfill mandatory military service in South Korea.<\/p>\n
\u201cSWIM\u201d was among the album\u2019s 16 songs and immediately topped the chart, debuting at No. 1 on the Hot 100 the week of April 4. While it only held the spot for that week, the song is still dominating the global stage, remaining atop the Global 200.<\/p>\n
All you have to do is listen to the song one time through, and you\u2019ll suddenly find yourself playing it in your head nonstop. The song has the same vibe and feel as many of the band\u2019s most popular releases, proving that BTS is back right where they left off.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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