Top 100 songs for January 8, 1994
This weekly snapshot follows the songs and artists competing across the Billboard Hot 100. Open any entry for its full chart history, or explore 1994 and the 1990s.
This week’s No. 1 is “Hero” by Mariah Carey. Meanwhile, “Understanding” by Xscape rises from No. 46 to No. 23. 3 songs are listed in their first chart week.
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This week’s chart highlights
Biggest climbers
- Understanding — Xscapeup 23 places, No. 46 → No. 23
- I'm In The Mood — CeCe Penistonup 18 places, No. 81 → No. 63
- Having A Party — Rod Stewartup 15 places, No. 91 → No. 76
New to this week’s Top 10
- Whoomp! (There It Is) — Tag TeamNo. 7
New to this week’s Top 40
- Understanding — XscapeNo. 23
- Let It Snow — Boyz II Men Featuring Brian McKnightNo. 32
First-week entries
- Always On My Mind — SWVNo. 65
- We Ain't Goin' Out Like That — Cypress HillNo. 85
- Dunkie Butt (Please Please Please) — 12 GaugeNo. 95
First-week entries have one recorded chart week. Climbs and Top 10/Top 40 arrivals use recorded previous positions for consecutive chart weeks; returning songs without a previous position are not classified as debuts.