The Jonas Brothers are kicking off 2025 with significant momentum. The sibling group has already put out a couple of songs early this year. One of these new tracks is making waves on the Billboard charts giving the band a notable achievement on several lists including one they are topping for the first time.
"Slow Motion" Entry Into Top Music Charts Marks Debut Top 10 For Jonas Brothers In Dance Category
Their song “Slow Motion” is a collaboration between the Jonas Brothers and Marshmello a well-known producer in electronic dance music. This partnership has quickly gained traction on various charts in the United States providing the Jonas Brothers with a special success.
This collaboration propels the Jonas Brothers into the top 10 of the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for their first time. “Slow Motion” starts at number 4 on the chart which ranks the most popular songs in those music styles in America. This is currently its highest rank among all the charts it is listed on.
Dance Streaming Songs Chart Welcomes Jonas Brothers To Top Ten For The First Time Ever
“Slow Motion” also secures a debut top 10 spot on another related Billboard chart. The song by Marshmello and Jonas Brothers enters the Dance Streaming Songs chart at number 7. This single is not only the first top 10 for the family band but also their first entry on this specific chart.
The song is also performing well in sales debuting at number 6 on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart. On this list the Jonas Brothers now have a second song that has reached the top 10.
Prior Successes In Dance Music Charts And Marshmello's Chart Dominance Highlight Current Achievement
Prior to “Slow Motion” the Jonas Brothers had only one song that charted on both the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and Dance Digital Song Sales charts. This was “Healing (Shattered Heart)” with Kygo which appeared on these charts last year. That song reached number 16 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and number 3 on the Dance Digital Song Sales chart which remains their highest position on that sales chart.
Marshmello is more experienced with these genre-specific charts compared to the Jonas Brothers. The DJ has already reached the top spot on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and Dance Streaming Songs charts four times and the Dance Digital Song Sales chart with eight songs. He has also achieved double-digit top 10 entries on each of these charts.
Marshmello and Jonas Brothers' “Slow Motion” made its debut in the top five of Billboard’s newly updated Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart dated February 1st.
"Slow Motion" Performance Metrics And Marshmello's Chart History In Dance/Electronic Genre
The track began at number 4 with 3.1 million streams 420000 radio audience impressions and 1000 downloads sold in the United States within its first week ending January 23 according to Luminate data. The song was released on January 17 through Marshmello’s Joytime Collective label and Republic Records.
This single marks Marshmello's 19th top 10 hit on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart placing him fifth in history for most top 10s on this chart which began in January 2013. Kygo holds the lead with 26 top 10s followed by David Guetta with 25 and The Chainsmokers and Calvin Harris each with 23. For the Jonas Brothers this is their first top 10 on this chart.
Past Collaborations And Chart Positions Provide Context For Current Success Of "Slow Motion"
“Slow Motion” is the second time Marshmello and Jonas Brothers have collaborated. They previously worked together on “Leave Before You Love Me” in 2021. That song reached number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also entered the top 10 on Pop Airplay Adult Pop Airplay and Adult Contemporary charts.
In other chart news Marshmello and Kane Brown's song “Miles On It” holds the number 1 position on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs for a 37th week. This is the third longest reign at number 1 in the chart’s history. Marshmello & Bastille’s “Happier” holds the record with 69 weeks at number 1 and David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” is second with 55 weeks.
Also in the top 10 of Hot Dance/Electronic Songs John Summit’s “Focus” featuring CLOVES debuted at number 5. Released on January 17 the song started strong with two million streams in its first week.
Summit now has his third top 10 hit on this chart following two collaborations with HAYLA that both peaked at number 8: “Where You Are” in 2023 and “Shiver” in 2024.
Australian singer-songwriter CLOVES has gained her second entry on Billboard’s charts. Her first chart appearance was in 2016 with her hit “Don’t Forget About Me” which reached number 34 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. CLOVES has released two albums One Big Nothing in 2018 and Nightmare on Elmfield Road in 2021. She also participated in the second season of Australia’s The Voice in 2013.
Additionally Dxrkaii and Jiandro’s “New Jeans (Jersey Club)” climbed to number 10 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs becoming the first top 10 for both artists with 1.5 million streams. The song a remix of NewJeans’ K-pop song “New Jeans” gained popularity on TikTok.
Billboard Chart Updates And Rascal Flatts Collaboration Signal Busy Period For Jonas Brothers
Billboard updated the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart on January 18th. The chart ranks the top 25 dance/electronic songs focusing on DJs producers and established dance/electronic artists with emphasis on electronic production. Billboard also launched the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart ranking the top 15 dance/pop songs with dance-focused vocals melody and hooks by artists not traditionally in the dance/electronic genre.
In other news Rascal Flatts and The Jonas Brothers have collaborated on a new song . “I Dare You” a ballad about heartbreak was released on Friday January 31st.
The song begins with Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts singing about wanting to be with someone forever but acknowledging hesitation to commit. Rascal Flatts members harmonize on this country-pop song.
The second verse features both Rascal Flatts and The Jonas Brothers harmonizing together conveying hope as they encourage a lover to move past heartbreak and commit to love.
“I Dare You” was written by Nick Jonas Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay and co-writers Dewain Whitmore Jr. and Tommy English.
Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts expressed excitement about this new single and collaboration stating it fits their music style while also presenting something fresh. He also mentioned looking forward to sharing it with fans on tour.
Rascal Flatts Reunion And Tour Add To Jonas Brothers' Collaborative Efforts In Early 2025
Rascal Flatts will embark on their 25th anniversary Life Is a Highway tour in February.
Rascal Flatts had announced a farewell tour in 2020 after 20 years of touring but paused plans due to the pandemic. They have since decided to reunite and tour again. The band noted that 2025 marks their 25th anniversary which felt like the right time to reconnect with their fans.
Rascal Flatts is considered a major country music act of the last 25 years and “I Dare You” is their first new song since reuniting. It is their first new song since “How They Remember You” in 2020 which was intended for their farewell tour that did not happen due to Covid.
Rascal Flatts members Gary LeVox Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney had taken a break but reunited to perform at President Donald Trump’s inauguration events. Rascal Flatts’ reunion tour is starting next month.
Both Rascal Flatts and Jonas Brothers are trios with family connections. LeVox and DeMarcus are second cousins who formed Rascal Flatts in 1999 with Joe Don Rooney. Kevin Joe and Nick Jonas are brothers who became famous on the Disney Channel.
Rascal Flatts is known for songs like “Bless the Broken Road” and “Life is a Highway.” Gary LeVox also released solo music during their break. The Jonas Brothers are known for pop songs like “Sucker” and “Burnin’ Up.” Joe Jonas had success with DNCE and “Cake By the Ocean” Kevin Jonas appeared in a reality show and Nick Jonas acted in movies such as “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” during their hiatus.