Producers With the Most Hot 100 No. 1s in the 21st Century

Cox claimed a dominant early-2000s run that helped forge the style of modern R&B. He notched four No. 1s on the Hot 100 in that span: Usher’s “U Got It Bad” (2001), “Burn” (2004) and “Confessions Part II” (2004) and Mariah Carey’s “Don’t Forget About Us” (2005-06), all co-produced with longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri. After first cracking the Hot 100 in 1999, Cox went on to work with Toni Braxton, Janet Jackson and Jagged Edge, among others. His influence extended into the 2020s, as he’s produced singles for the next generation of R&B stars, including Muni Long’s 2024 top 20 hit “Made for Me.”

The Black Eyed Peas frontman earned four Hot 100 No. 1s as a producer in the first 25 years of the 21st century: “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by then-bandmate Fergie (2017), BEP’s “Boom Boom Pow” (2009) and “Imma Be” (2010) and Usher’s will.i.am-featuring “OMG” (2010). His solo output is also impressive, spanning more pop/hip-hop hits by Estelle, Nas and the Pussycat Dolls. More recently, he’s expanded into Latin pop, producing Hot 100 hits recorded by the high-profile likes of J Balvin (“RITMO [Bad Boys for Life]”), Ozuna (“Mamacita”) and Shakira (“Girl Like Me,” with Black Eyed Peas).

Boi-1da has been a defining force in hip-hop production since the 2010s, with a signature dancehall/reggae-tinged sound that has helped power four songs to No. 1 on the Hot 100: Eminem’s “Not Afraid” (2010), Rihanna’s “Work,” featuring Drake (2016) and Drake’s “God’s Plan” (2018) and “First Person Shooter,” featuring J. Cole (2023). Known for his long-standing partnership with Drake — he’s produced more than 40 of his Hot 100 chart hits — Boi-1da has also delivered tracks for Cardi B, Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj.

Rooney helped sculpt the crossover R&B-pop sound of the early 2000s, hitting No. 1 on the Hot 100 for the first time with Destiny’s Child’s “Independent Women Part I” — an 11-week chart-topper in 2000-01. That success paved the way for his prolific run with Jennifer Lopez, producing three of her four No. 1s: “I’m Real” (2001) and “Ain’t It Funny,” both featuring Ja Rule (2002), and “All I Have,” featuring LL Cool J (2003). He also produced her enduring No. 3-peaking 2002 hit “Jenny From the Block,” featuring Styles and Jadakiss.

Kurstin emerged in the late 2000s with alt-pop cuts recorded by Lily Allen and 3OH!3, but he hit his stride in the 2010s through a powerhouse run with Kelly Clarkson, P!nk and, later, Adele. He earned his first Hot 100 No. 1 thanks to Clarkson’s “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” (2012) and followed with a pair of top 10s by P!nk, including the top five “Blow Me (One Last Kiss).” He added three more No. 1s later in the century, with Adele’s “Hello” (2015) and “Easy On Me” (2021) sandwiching Sia’s “Cheap Thrills,” featuring Sean Paul (2016). He’s since remained a fixture of pop music, working with Halsey, Tate McRae and Maren Morris, as well as Clarkson again on her modern holiday staple “Underneath the Tree,” which reached the Hot 100’s top 10 for the first time in December 2024.

Bhasker’s production has touched pop, hip-hop and R&B alike. He first cracked the Hot 100 in 2008 and soon became a go-to collaborator for Ye (“Runaway”), Drake (“Find Your Love”) and Beyoncé (“Party”). But his biggest mainstream breakthrough came in 2012, when he turned his efforts to a then-largely unknown band named fun. The result was “We Are Young,” a six-week No. 1 featuring Janelle Monae that launched both the band and Bhasker to new levels. He returned to the summit with Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven” in late 2012 and P!nk’s “Just Give Me a Reason” featuring fun.’s Nate Reuss in 2013. His crowning achievement came in 2015 via Mark Ronson’s blockbuster “Uptown Funk!” featuring Mars — a 14-week No. 1 that also finished as the top year-end song of 2015. 

While The Weeknd is widely recognized as one of the 21st century’s biggest pop stars — he’s No. 6 on Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century recap — his contributions behind the scenes are likewise impactful. Of his seven Hot 100 No. 1s, he’s credited as a producer on five, helping cement his status not just as a performer, but as a sonic architect of his success. He coproduced “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk (2017); “Heartless” (2019); “Blinding Lights” (2020); “Save Your Tears,” remixed with Ariana Grande (2021); and “Die for You,” also with Grande (2023).

The Swiss producer went from crafting album cuts for Travis Scott and Drake to producing blockbuster hits. He earned his first Hot 100 No. 1 with Scott’s “Sicko Mode” (2018), followed by Scott’s “Highest in the Room” (2019), Drake’s “Toosie Slide” (2020) and “First Person Shooter” featuring J. Cole (2023), and Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me” (2023-24). He’s become an in-demand producer for many of the hottest rappers of the 2020s, including GloRilla, Rod Wave and Young Thug.

Comprising Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine, the Smeezingtons are the production and songwriting trio behind five of Mars’ Hot 100 No. 1s in the early 2010s: “Nothin’ On You” by B.o.B featuring Mars (2010); “Just the Way You Are” (2010); “Grenade” (2011); “Locked Out of Heaven” (2012); and “When I Was Your Man” (2013). The trio was an unstoppable force during this period, also churning out memorable hits for CeeLo Green (“F–k You!”), Far*East Movement (“Rocketeer”) and Adele (“All I Ask”). Outside of the Smeezingtons, Mars coproduced three of his other Hot 100 No. 1s: Mark Ronson’s “Uptown Funk!,” on which he’s featured (2015); “Leave the Door Open,” billed as by Silk Sonic, Mars’ team-up with Anderson .Paak (2021); and “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga (2025).

Storch had a massive chart run in the mid-2000s, first reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100 with Beyoncé’s “Baby Boy” (2003), followed by Terror Squad’s leader “Lean Back” (2004). Then came his most dominant year, as he earned three No. 1s in 2005: Mario’s “Let Me Love You,” 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop” featuring Olivia, and Chris Brown’s “Run It!” His productions spent a whopping 23 combined weeks at No. 1 in 2005. Since then, he’s produced hits for superstars including Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion and Post Malone.