Key Takeaways
- '5 Estrellas (W Sound 23)' reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart.
- The song also holds the top spot on Latin Rhythm Airplay for a second week.
- This marks W Sound’s first Billboard chart-topper in the United States.
W Sound, the collaborative project of Colombian streamer and producer Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez (WestCOL) and Ovy On The Drums, has achieved a significant milestone with their latest single '5 Estrellas (W Sound 23)', which has topped Billboard's Latin Airplay chart. The song climbed from No. 4 to the top position on July 18, following its release via Big Ligas/King OVY/Warner Latina on February 4.
The success of '5 Estrellas' is not limited to one chart; it also holds the top spot on Latin Rhythm Airplay for a second consecutive week. This dual achievement marks W Sound's first No. 1 on both charts in the United States, making it a significant breakthrough for the project.
WestCOL expressed his gratitude and excitement about this milestone: 'We didn’t miss in the U.S. music market either, our first-ever No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts.' He added, 'I’m incredibly grateful to the fans, and to Ovy and Myke for believing in this project. We’re just getting started.'
Ovy On The Drums also celebrated their success: 'Seeing W Sound reach its first No. 1 on both Billboard’s Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts is a huge milestone for all of us.' He further stated, 'From day one, the vision has been to create records that connect across borders and cultures. I’m grateful to WestCOL, Myke, our entire team, and most importantly the fans for making this possible. This is another step forward, and we’re excited for everything that’s still to come.'
Myke Towers, who also contributed to the song, rejoiced at the chart-topping success: 'It’s always special to see a song connect with people like this,' he said. 'I’m thankful to W Sound, Ovy, everyone who was part of this record, and especially to the fans and radio stations that supported us.'
This achievement comes after WestCOL faced controversy over offensive public remarks in 2025, which sparked backlash online. Despite these challenges, his breakthrough on U.S. Latin radio marks a significant step forward for W Sound.
Ovy On The Drums has now earned his second No. 1 as a billed artist, following 'Enemigos' with Ozuna and Beéle in April 2025. As a producer, he scores his 14th Latin Airplay leader dating back to Karol G and Nicki Minaj’s 'Tusa' in 2020.
Myke Towers also adds another No. 1 to his career tally with this success, marking his 17th chart-topper overall, after 'Tengo Celos' reached the summit last November.
'We didn’t miss in the U.S. music market either, our first-ever No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts.'
WestCOL (Luis Fernando Villa Álvarez), Colombian streamer, songwriter and producer
'Seeing W Sound reach its first No. 1 on both Billboard’s Latin Airplay and Latin Rhythm Airplay charts is a huge milestone for all of us.'
Ovy On The Drums, Colombian producer
'It’s always special to see a song connect with people like this,' said Towers.
Myke Towers, Artist and songwriter
