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Chart-topping Regional Hits

Description: Test your knowledge about chart-topping regional hits from around the world.
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Which song by Colombian singer Shakira topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for 12 consecutive weeks in 2005?

  1. La Tortura

  2. Hips Don't Lie

  3. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)

  4. Loca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in 2005, "La Tortura" became Shakira's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and stayed there for 12 weeks.

In 2017, which song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee became the first Spanish-language song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Despacito

  2. Mi Gente

  3. Shape of You

  4. Perfect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in January 2017, "Despacito" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 16 weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single in the chart's history.

Which song by South Korean boy band BTS became the first K-pop song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

  1. Dynamite

  2. Butter

  3. Permission to Dance

  4. Life Goes On


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in August 2020, "Dynamite" became BTS's first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making them the first K-pop group to achieve this feat.

Which song by Japanese singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada topped the Oricon Singles Chart for 12 consecutive weeks in 2001?

  1. Flavor of Life

  2. Traveling

  3. Hikari

  4. Wait & See (Risk)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in March 2001, "Flavor of Life" became Hikaru Utada's first number-one single on the Oricon Singles Chart and stayed there for 12 weeks.

In 2012, which song by Indian singer-songwriter Arijit Singh became the longest-running number-one single on the Indian music charts?

  1. Tum Hi Ho

  2. Chahun Main Ya Naa

  3. Pani Da Rang

  4. Mast Magan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in September 2012, "Tum Hi Ho" topped the Indian music charts for 19 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single in the country's history.

Which song by Nigerian singer-songwriter Wizkid became the first Afrobeats song to reach number one on the UK Singles Chart?

  1. Essence

  2. Ojuelegba

  3. Soco

  4. Fever


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in October 2020, "Essence" became Wizkid's first number-one single on the UK Singles Chart, making him the first Afrobeats artist to achieve this feat.

In 2019, which song by Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta became the most-streamed Brazilian song on Spotify?

  1. Vai Malandra

  2. Show das Poderosas

  3. Bang

  4. Paradinha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in December 2017, "Vai Malandra" became Anitta's most-streamed Brazilian song on Spotify, with over 400 million streams as of 2023.

Which song by Colombian singer-songwriter J Balvin became the longest-running number-one single on the Billboard Latin Airplay chart?

  1. Mi Gente

  2. Ginza

  3. Ay Vamos

  4. Safari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in June 2017, "Mi Gente" topped the Billboard Latin Airplay chart for 39 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single in the chart's history.

In 2018, which song by South Korean boy band EXO became the first K-pop song to reach number one on the Chinese QQ Music chart?

  1. Tempo

  2. Love Shot

  3. Ko Ko Bop

  4. Power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in November 2018, "Tempo" became EXO's first number-one single on the Chinese QQ Music chart, making them the first K-pop group to achieve this feat.

Which song by Indian singer-songwriter Badshah became the most-viewed Indian music video on YouTube in 2018?

  1. Genda Phool

  2. Kala Chashma

  3. Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai

  4. Tareefan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Released in February 2016, "Kala Chashma" became Badshah's most-viewed Indian music video on YouTube, with over 1.3 billion views as of 2023.

In 2021, which song by Japanese singer-songwriter Ado became the longest-running number-one single on the Oricon Singles Chart?

  1. Usseewa

  2. New Genesis

  3. Odo

  4. Kaibutsu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in October 2020, "Usseewa" topped the Oricon Singles Chart for 20 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single in the chart's history.

Which song by South Korean boy band NCT 127 became the first K-pop song to reach number one on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart?

  1. Kick It

  2. Cherry Bomb

  3. Regular

  4. Simon Says


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in March 2020, "Kick It" became NCT 127's first number-one single on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart, making them the first K-pop group to achieve this feat.

In 2017, which song by Indian singer-songwriter Pritam became the longest-running number-one single on the Indian music charts?

  1. Gerua

  2. Kala Chashma

  3. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

  4. Channa Mereya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in October 2015, "Gerua" topped the Indian music charts for 20 consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one single in the country's history.

Which song by Japanese singer-songwriter Aimyon became the most-streamed Japanese song on Spotify in 2020?

  1. Marigold

  2. Haru no Hi

  3. Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai

  4. Konya Kimi ga Ine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in March 2020, "Marigold" became Aimyon's most-streamed Japanese song on Spotify, with over 100 million streams as of 2023.

In 2019, which song by Brazilian singer-songwriter Ludmilla became the most-streamed Brazilian song on Spotify?

  1. Onda Diferente

  2. Favela Chegou

  3. Din Din Din

  4. Verdinha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Released in December 2018, "Onda Diferente" became Ludmilla's most-streamed Brazilian song on Spotify, with over 400 million streams as of 2023.

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