Joan Sebastian Has Record Week on Latin Charts

Over on Latin Streaming Songs, a record 14 Sebastian tracks populate the tally, and all are debuts. The chart is led by “Tatuajes” with 2.04 million streams (up 646 percent).

Apart from “Tatuajes,” only two other songs on the chart ever logged more weekly clicks on the chart: Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailando” feat. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona (4.3 million peak) and Nicky Jam & Iglesias' “El Perdon” (2.9 million).

Joan Sebastian, Mexican Music Superstar, Dies at 64

Sebastian holds five spots on Top Latin Albums, including the top three -- a feat no male artist has ever previously achieved. His recently released best-of set, Personalidad, leads the list, soaring 19-1 in its eighth week (up 261 percent, to 2,000 sold). Additional greatest hits set Lo Esencial de Joan Sebastian: Sentimental rockets 25-2 (2,000), while Lo Esencial de Joan Sebastian: Secreto de Amor leaps 35-3 (2,000).

Sebastian's new single “Volvi Pa’l Pueblo” was released on Wednesday (July 22). The song's tale of Sebastian returning to his Mexican hometown of Juliantla and recounting childhood memories provides an uplifting and fitting way to remember the entertainer.

Upon the release of the track, President of Sony Music Latin Nir Seroussi released a statement saying, “Very few artists have the ability of consistently making hits over the course of a few decades that seep deeply into popular culture. Such is the case of Joan Sebastian."

Sebastian had signed with Sony prior to his death. Seroussi added, “A true multidimensional artist with a remarkable career, Joan will continue to be a musical icon for generations to come. We are honored that Joan and his family have entrusted us to carry on his legacy."