Dua Lipa has made history on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart with an unprecedented triple claim, becoming the first woman to occupy the top three positions simultaneously. Her latest single, ‘Illusion,’ has skyrocketed to the summit, marking her third No. 1 on the chart and tying her with Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga for the most among women. ‘Illusion’s’ ascent is equally remarkable, achieving the biggest leap to No. 1 in the chart’s 11-year history, nearly doubling the previous record.
Lipa’s domination extends beyond ‘Illusion,’ as her previous chart-topper, ‘Houdini,’ now sits at No. 2, and ‘Training Season’ holds steady at No. 3. This historic feat makes Lipa the first woman and only the third act overall to claim the top three slots in a single week, joining The Chainsmokers and Drake in an exclusive club.
‘Illusion’s’ success doesn’t end there. In its second week on the chart, it has rocketed 41 positions to No. 1, a surge unmatched in the chart’s history. It also ties Calvin Harris’ ‘Slide’ for the chart’s biggest one-week jump overall.
The triumvirate of ‘Illusion,’ ‘Houdini,’ and ‘Training Season’ are all set to appear on Lipa’s forthcoming third studio album, ‘Radical Optimism,’ scheduled for release on May 3. With this historic achievement, Dua Lipa solidifies her status as a force to be reckoned with in the dance/electronic music landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
