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Ever wonder what song was at the top of the Billboard Singles chart on the day you were born? Is it a song in your playlist today? Or is it a track that you would never be caught dead listening to? Now thanks to Playback.fm, you can find out.
We wanted to find out which songs peaked at No. 1 when our favorite R&B and hip-hop artists were born. For instance, Kanye West was born on June 8, 1977, which was the same day that Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” became a chart-topper. Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg’s birth on Oct. 20, 1971 was the same day Rod Stewart’s “Maggie May” hit No. 1. And on Aug. 9, 1963, the day Whitney Houston was born, Philadelphia group’s the Tymes were had the top track with “So Much in Love.”
From Beyonce to Rihanna, Nicki Minaj to Lil Wayne and more, The Boombox puts you on to the songs that ruled the charts when they entered the world. which Check out the list below.
Rihanna was born on Feb. 20, 1988, and 80s girl group Expose topped the charts with their pop ballad, "Seasons Change."
When Beyonce entered the world on Feb. 4, 1981, "Endless Love" by Lionel Ritchie and Diana Ross was at number one. Perhaps being born on that day gave her gave her the same soulful spirit she has now.
Nicki Minaj may a queen in the rap game. However Dec. 8, 1982, which was when the "Only" artist was born, Lionel Ritchie's "Truly" was the day's chart-topper.
Meek Mill was born on May 6, 1987, and surprisingly the number one song on the chart that day was "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight" by English Britpop band Cutting Crew.
On Sept. 27, 1982, Lil Wayne entered the world, and "Abracadabra" by Steve Miller Band.
R. Kelly was born on Jan. 8, 1967, which the same day that The Monkees' "I'm a Believer" topped the charts.
On Oct. 24, 1986, Drake entered the world while Janet Jackson's "When I Think of You" peaked at number one.
The Notorious B.I.G. is known for his lyrical flow while Robert Flack was known for her beautiful voice. And on May 21, 1972, the two combine forces where the day her song, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face," hit number one was the same day the "Juicy" rapper was born.
