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.

There’s no denying MC’s historic influence across Billboard’s charts. She isn’t just a vocal icon — she’s also been hands-on producing her own hits. She’s credited as a co-producer on all five of her Hot 100 No. 1s this century: “Thank God I Found You,” featuring Joe and 98 Degrees (2000); her 14-week leader “We Belong Together” (2005); “Don’t Forget About Us” (2005-06); “Touch My Body” (2008); and, of course, the perennial “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which finally hit No. 1 in 2019, 25 years after its release. Carey also coproduced 10 No. 1s in the 1990s — the most of any producer that decade.

Ye’s influence as a producer predates his success as a recording artist. He broke in with Jay-Z’s “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” in 2001 and earned his first Hot 100 No. 1 as a producer thanks to Ludacris’ “Stand Up” (2003), followed by Twista’s “Slow Jamz” (2004). The next time he reached No. 1, it was under his own artist billing with “Gold Digger,” featuring Jamie Foxx, in 2005. “Stronger” then led in 2007. He flirted with the top spot periodically over the next decade and hit No. 1 again in 2021, with Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow’s “Industry Baby,” which he coproduced. Most recently, he topped the chart in 2024 with his own “Carnival,” with Ty Dolla $ign and featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti.

Swift’s chart-topping run as a performer is rivaled by her behind-the-scenes impact. She is credited as a producer on six of her 12 Hot 100 No. 1s: “Look What You Made Me Do” (2017), “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” (2021), “Anti-Hero” (2022), “Cruel Summer,” “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault]” (both in 2023) and “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone (2024). She coproduced all six with Jack Antonoff, while “All Too Well” was also coproduced by the pair with Christopher Rowe. (Fittingly, she places at No. 13 in this ranking.)

Danja exploded onto the Hot 100 with a trio of No. 1s (all coproduced with Timbaland) in 2006: Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous,” featuring Timbaland, and Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” and “My Love,” featuring T.I. His creative partnership with Timbaland generated three more No. 1s, all in 2007: Furtado’s “Say It Right,” Timberlake’s “What Goes Around…Comes Around” and Timbaland’s “Give It to Me,” featuring Furtado and Timberlake. He later produced other memorable hits by Britney Spears (“Gimme More”), Madonna (“4 Minutes,” featuring Timberlake) and P!nk (“Sober”).

Bell’s sleek, genre-blending style became synonymous with late 2010s pop. He produced all five of Post Malone’s solo No. 1s — “Rockstar,” featuring 21 Savage (2017); “Psycho,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign (2018); “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)” (2019); “Circles” (2019); and “I Had Some Help,” featuring Morgan Wallen (2024) — as well as Halsey’s “Without Me” (2019). Bell has also crafted chart hits for 5 Seconds of Summer, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Ye, becoming one of the most in-demand producers since the start of the streaming era.

Few producers have helped form the sonic fabric of 21st century pop and R&B like Timbaland. After building a legacy in the ‘90s with Missy Elliott (“Hot Boyz”) and Ginuwine (“Pony”), and as half of Timbaland & Magoo, he finally topped the Hot 100 in 2000 with Aaliyah’s “Try Again.” Then came a wave of six No. 1s in just two years: Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous,” on which he’s featured (2006); Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack” (2006); “My Love,” featuring T.I. (2006); Furtado’s “Say It Right” (2007); Timberlake’s “What Goes Around…Comes Around” (2007); and his own “Give It to Me,” featuring Furtado and Timberlake (2007). His signature blend of futuristic beats and off-kilter rhythm redefined mainstream production, and he kept on delivering, producing other hits for stars including Jay-Z, Madonna and Nas.

A mainstay of the ‘90s hip-hop and R&B boom, Jermaine Dupri carried his hitmaking streak into the 2000s. His collaborations with Usher and Mariah Carey set the tone, producing four Hot 100 No. 1s for Usher (“U Got It Bad” in 2001 and “Burn,” “Confessions Part II,” and “My Boo,” with Alicia Keys, all in 2004) and two for Carey (“We Belong Together” and “Don’t Forget About Us,” both of which reached the top in 2005). He also delivered a No. 1 for Nelly with 2006’s “Grillz,” featuring Paul Wall and Ali & Gipp. His knack for pairing smooth melodies with hard-hitting beats helped forge the crossover sound of the 2000s. He has continued to stay busy, producing hits for the next generation of R&B stars, including Ari Lennox (“Pressure”) and Muni Long (“Made for Me”).

Benny Blanco’s rise from protégé to pop powerhouse began in 2009 with 3OH!3’s “Don’t Trust Me,” a No. 7-peaking Hot 100 hit, and exploded with his first No. 1 a year later, Kesha’s “TiK ToK.” Under the wing of his mentor, Dr. Luke, he scored a string of leaders in rapid succession: Katy Perry’s “California Gurls” featuring Snoop Dogg, and “Teenage Dream” (both 2010); Kesha’s “We R Who We R” (2010); Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” featuring Christina Aguilera (2011); and Rihanna’s “Diamonds” (2012). He soon stepped out on his own, proving his staying power with Justin Bieber’s “Love Yourself” (2016) and Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello’s “Señorita” (2019). Along the way, he produced other major hits for Ed Sheeran, then-future-fianceé Selena Gomez, The Weeknd, Lana Del Ray and SZA. His work has spanned eras and genres, from large-scale pop bangers to stripped-down ballads.

Antonoff’s production career didn’t begin with Taylor Swift — but it sure took off with her. After reaching No. 1 on the Hot 100 in 2012 as a member of fun. with “We Are Young” featuring Janelle Monáe, Antonoff shifted behind the scenes and began building a sonic universe rooted in dreamy, ’80s-inspired synths. His first No. 1 came via Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” in 2017, kicking off a creative partnership that has now yielded five additional No. 1s: “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” (2021), “Anti-Hero” (2022), “Cruel Summer” (2023), “Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) [From the Vault]” and “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone (2024). He’s since brought his signature sound to Sabrina Carpenter, solely producing her No. 1 “Please Please Please,” and diversified his style with Kendrick Lamar, coproducing his No. 1 “Squabble Up.” His eight No. 1s from the start of the 2020s through end of the first quarter of the century lead all producers in that span (and he’s since added two more in 2025: Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” and Carpenter’s “Manchild”).

Before Beyoncé became a solo juggernaut, she was already helping shape the Destiny’s Child sound away from the mic. She earned her first Hot 100 No. 1 as a producer with the group’s “Independent Woman Part I” in 2000, followed by “Bootylicious” in 2001. When she went solo, she continued to maintain control over the texture of her music, coproducing six more of her No. 1s: “Crazy in Love,” featuring Jay-Z; “Baby Boy,” featuring Sean Paul (both in 2003); “Check On It,” featuring Slim Thug (2006); “Irreplaceable” (2006-07), “Break My Soul” (2022); and “Texas Hold ‘Em” (2024). Her work behind the board proves that she’s not just the face of her music but also a creative force behind the whole enterprise.

The Norwegian duo comprised of Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen brought a slick, melodic sheen to American pop and R&B starting in the mid-2000s. The pair’s first Hot 100 chart-topper came via Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” in 2006, and it followed with a string of massive No. 1s from Beyoncé (“Irreplaceable”); Katy Perry (“Firework”); Rihanna (“Take a Bow,” “Rude Boy,” “Only Girl [In the World],” “What’s My Name?,” featuring Drake, “Diamonds”); and Wiz Khalifa (“Black and Yellow”). Stargate quickly became indispensable throughout the 2010s thanks to its ability to adapt to the styles of different artists. Few producers matched its run during that era, and the tandem’s legacy is cemented as one of the most successful production duos in Hot 100 history, alongside the likes of Ashford & Simpson, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and the Neptunes.

The Swedish drummer-turned-pop mastermind burst onto the Hot 100 in 2009 with a No. 1 debut: Britney Spears’ “3.” Working closely with Max Martin, Shellback helped drive the sounds of early 2010s, producing smash hits such as P!nk’s “Raise Your Glass” (2010); Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger,” featuring Christina Aguilera (2011), and “One More Night” (2012); Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (2012), “Shake It Off” (2014), “Blank Space” (2014-15) and “Bad Blood,” featuring Kendrick Lamar (2015); and Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” (2016). With nine No. 1s, Shellback’s responsible for furthering the impact of Swedish producers in American pop, delivering anthems that still resonate. He has continued to work other big hitters in pop, including Adele, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran and SZA.

Beginning in the early 2010s, Cirkut quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the most prolific producers of the 21st century, thanks in part to a fruitful mentorship from Dr. Luke. Cirkut first charted on the Hot 100 as a producer in 2011 with Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling” (No. 3 peak). A year later, he claimed his first No. 1 with Katy Perry’s “Part of Me.” He topped the chart nine more times, thanks to Perry’s “Roar” (2013); Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” (2013); Perry’s “Dark Horse,” featuring Juicy J (2014); Pitbull’s “Timber,” featuring Kesha (2014); The Weeknd’s “Starboy,” featuring Daft Punk (2017); Maroon 5’s “Girls Like You,” featuring Cardi B (2018); Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy” (2022); The Weeknd’s “Die for You,” with Ariana Grande (2023); and Junk Kook’s “Seven,” featuring Latto (2023).

With 10 No. 1s, Cirkut has moved between larger-than-life pop and subtler output. His work is continuing to shape the sounds of pop music, as his recent credits include songs on Charli XCX’s Brat, Lady Gaga’s Mayhem and ROSÉ’s Rosie.

Dr. Luke largely defined pop in the late 2000s and early ‘10s, thanks to an industrial output and bulletproof formula. After coproducing Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” with Max Martin in 2005, he quickly became the go-to architect of maximalist top 40 hits. His credits include 17 Hot 100 No. 1s: Avril Lavigne’s “Girlfriend”; Katy Perry’s “I Kissed a Girl” (2008); Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck Without You” (2009); Flo Rida’s “Right Round” (2009); Kesha’s “Tik Tok” (2010); Perry’s “California Gurls,” featuring Snoop Dogg (2010), and “Teenage Dream” (both in 2010); Kesha’s “We R Who We R” (2010); Perry’s “E.T.,” featuring Ye, and “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” (both in 2011); Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” (2011); Perry’s “Part of Me” (2012) and “Roar” (2013); Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” (2013); Perry’s “Dark Horse,” featuring Juicy J (2014); Pitbull’s “Timber,” featuring Kesha (2014); and Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” (2022).

Public opinion of Dr. Luke has been fraught for more than a decade, though, as Kesha accused him of drugging and raping her at a 2005 party. He denied all accusations and sued her for defamation, and the two parties’ long legal battle over the issue was settled in 2023. Still, many artists continue to voice support for Kesha and have chosen not to work with him. His presence remains large over pop music, both for shaping its modern sound and sparking conversations about power and control in the industry.

When it comes to chart dominance over the first quarter of the 21st century, there’s Max Martin, and then everyone else. He isn’t just the most successful producer of the past 25 years, but arguably the most influential pop creator of all time. The Swedish hitmaker began his Hot 100 reign in 1999 with Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time,” and over the next two decades, he turned top 40 into his own playground.

Martin has 25 Hot 100 No. 1s — the most for any producer in the Hot 100’s 67-year history. Following Spears’ debut, he led via P!nk’s “So What” (2008); Kelly Clarkson’s “My Life Would Suck Without You” (2009); Spears’ “3” (2009); Katy Perry’s “California Gurls,” featuring Snoop Dogg (2010); Perry’s “Teenage Dream” (2010); P!nk’s “Raise Your Glass” (2010); Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” (2011); Perry’s “E.T.,” featuring Ye, “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)” (both in 2011) and “Part of Me” (2012); Maroon 5’s “One More Night” (2012); Taylor Swift’s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (2012); Perry’s “Roar” (2013) and “Dark Horse,” featuring Juicy J (2014); Swift’s “Shake It Off” (2014), “Blank Space” (2014-15) and “Bad Blood,” featuring Kendrick Lamar (2015); The Weeknd’s “Can’t Feel My Face” (2015); Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” (2016); The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” (2020) — the No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs chart; The Weeknd’s “Save Your Tears,” with Ariana Grande (2021); Coldplay and BTS’ “My Universe” (2021) and Grande’s “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” (both in 2024).

Even as styles and trends shifted, Martin’s work evolved, too, with him often the trendsetter. But his dominance lies not just in the volume of his output, but in his versatility. His work spans bubblegum pop to large pop ballads, R&B and more. Plus, behind the scenes, he’s mentored several producers on this list (including Shellback and Cirkut), helping shape the next generation of pop producers. Meanwhile, as the second quarter of the 21st century takes hold, he’s positioned to add to his chart legacy, soon: He, Shellback and Swift have helmed Swift’s sure-to-be next chart blockbuster, her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, due Oct. 3.