The very first episode of The Monthly Big Top 15 has officially aired, and what a debut it was. Hosted by Leon, the show counted down the 15 biggest songs from the January 2026 charts, culminating in a stunning number one from one of the most exciting collaborations in recent memory.
Dave & Tems take the crown
"Raindance" by Dave & Tems has claimed the inaugural number one spot on The Monthly Big Top 15. The track, which blends Dave's sharp lyricism with Tems' ethereal vocals, has been a dominant force on the charts since its release. It's a fitting song to kick off the show's very first countdown -- a collaboration that feels both fresh and timeless, capturing the best of British rap and Afrobeats in one unforgettable record.
The full countdown
The episode featured a diverse mix of artists spanning pop, R&B, rap, and indie. PinkPantheress opened the countdown at number 15 with "Stateside + Zara Larsson", while Taylor Swift placed two tracks on the chart -- "Opalite" at number 14 and "The Fate of Ophelia" at number 4. Olivia Dean also doubled up with entries at numbers 8 and 5.
Other highlights included RAYE's "Where Is My Husband" at number 3, Djo's viral hit "End of Beginning" at number 2, and appearances from Sam Fender, Bruno Mars, Zara Larsson, and Sienna Spiro.
Featured Artist: Harry Styles
The episode kicked off with a special segment -- the Featured Artist's Top 3. For this debut episode, the spotlight was on Harry Styles, counting down his three most-streamed songs of all time: "Sign of the Times", "Watermelon Sugar", and "As It Was" at number one. Styles also appeared in the main chart with "Aperture" at number 13, making him one of the most featured artists across the entire show.
Listen now
The first episode of The Monthly Big Top 15 is available to listen on demand right now. You can also check out the full chart breakdown and listen to preview clips of every track.