Rauw Alejandro and a multi-artist collaboration score immediate chart impacts as tracks from the upcoming 34-song album for Grand Theft Auto VI debut on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart dated October 3. The soundtrack release, scheduled for November 19, pushes Rauw Alejandro back into the top 10 with his latest single, while a bilingual crossover track secures multiple high-tier debuts across Billboard lists.
Rauw Alejandro Returns to the Top 10 With Macacoa 2000
Rauw Alejandro claims the No. 10 spot on the Hot Latin Songs chart with “Macacoa 2000,” marking his 17th career appearance in the upper tier. The track achieved 2 million official streams in the United States during the tracking week ending September 24, according to data from Luminate.
The new entry is Rauw’s first top 10 appearance since his 2024 collaboration with Romeo Santos on “Khe?”, which peaked at No. 3. Among his 17 career top 10s, this marks his third solo entry. His highest-charting hit remains “Todo De Ti,” which climbed to No. 2 in September 2021, followed by his Frankie Ruiz tribute “Tú Con Él,” which peaked at No. 6 in November 2024. The Hot Latin Songs chart combines streaming activity, radio airplay, and digital sales.
Bilingual Track Sexy Magic Debuts Across Multiple Billboard Charts
Further down the chart, the bilingual collaboration “Sexy Magic” enters the Hot Latin Songs ranking at No. 16. The track is a joint effort featuring Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.., and French DJ-producer Étienne de Crécy, pulling in 1.5 million official streams during its opening tracking week.
The debut represents the first Hot Latin Songs chart entry for every participating artist except Fred again… Fred again.. previously secured his first top 10 on the chart in September with “Te Estoy Correteando” alongside LATIN MAFIA, a track that climbs to a new peak at No. 4 on the current chart.
“Sexy Magic” also makes a strong impact outside of the Latin charts, landing two major debuts: No. 8 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and No. 2 on Hot Latin Pop Songs. For Étienne de Crécy, the release marks a triple-chart debut that includes two top 10 positions during his first appearance on Billboard charts.
Soundtrack Release and Chart Milestones
- Album Release Date: The 34-song Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack arrives on November 19.
- Rauw Alejandro’s Milestone: “Macacoa 2000” gives the artist his 17th top 10 hit and his third as a solo lead.
- Streaming Numbers: “Macacoa 2000” generated 2 million U.S. streams, while “Sexy Magic” registered 1.5 million streams in its debut week.
- Cross-Genre Impact: “Sexy Magic” secured simultaneous top 10 debuts on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and Hot Latin Pop Songs charts.