Brief
Tinashe’s ‘Melatonin’ Streams Surge After Popstar Release
The single “Melatonin” has become Tinashe’s first Hot Dance/Pop Songs entry as streaming numbers climb sharply.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Tinashe’s “Melatonin,” a pre‑release single from her eighth studio album Popstar, saw a 255% jump in U.S. on‑demand streams after the album’s full release, according to Billboard.
What happened
The 16‑track album Popstar entered the Billboard 200 top 10 for the first time in Tinashe’s career on the chart dated Oct. 10. “Melatonin,” originally issued on Aug. 13, logged 405,000 U.S. streams in the week Sep. 18‑24, the week before the album’s launch. During the album’s release week (Sept. 25‑Oct. 1) the track earned 1.44 million streams. In the four‑day span Sep. 25‑28 it logged 697,000 streams; a week later (Oct. 2‑5) that figure rose 40% to over 980,000 streams.
What the reports add
Billboard notes that “Melatonin” is Tinashe’s inaugural appearance on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, debuting at No. 10. The article also mentions that the song’s momentum could be bolstered by upcoming live dates, including an opening slot for the Arizona stop of Harry Styles’ Together, Together tour.
What was said
The piece does not contain direct quotations; all figures are presented as data from Luminate and Billboard’s chart analysis.
How it came about
Tinashe’s rise to this streaming surge follows a year of heightened visibility. Earlier in September she posted a personal statement on X and Instagram about feeling overlooked in the industry, a message referenced in Felo’s recent coverage of her perseverance (see Tinashe says she never gave up after feeling overlooked in the music industry). The Popstar album, praised for its genre‑blending, has already secured a top‑10 Billboard 200 placement, setting the stage for “Melatonin” to become a breakout hit.
Key facts
- “Melatonin” surged 255% in U.S. on‑demand streams after the full release of Popstar. (billboard.com)
- The track earned 1.44 million U.S. streams during Popstar’s release week (Sept. 25‑Oct. 1). (billboard.com)
- “Melatonin” debuted at No. 10 on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, Tinashe’s first entry there. (billboard.com)
Timeline
- 2026-08-13 — “Melatonin” released as a pre‑release single.
- 2026-09-18 — 405,000 U.S. streams recorded for “Melatonin” (week before album).
- 2026-09-25 — Album <i>Popstar</i> released; “Melatonin” logs 1.44 million streams in first week.
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Does Tinashe Already Have a Breakout Hit From Her Acclaimed ‘Popstar’ Album?”
