Canadian R&B singer Roy Woods has made his debut on the Billboard Canada Contemporary Hit Radio/Top 40 Airplay chart. His track “Beautiful” entered the chart at No. 28 for the week dated Oct. 17, marking a significant milestone for the Brampton-born artist.
Details of the new Roy Woods track
Produced alongside U.S. hip-hop producer Mally Mall, “Beautiful” is a standout single from Woods' latest album, titled X. The song maintains the artist's signature dark and atmospheric R&B style while featuring lyrics that offer reassurance to a partner.
The album X is designed to follow the emotional lifespan of a relationship. According to the release, the track specifically explores themes of unconditional adoration during the later stages of a connection.
How is the OVO Sound label performing?
Woods is not the only artist from the OVO Sound label to see success on the charts this week. The label's presence on the CHR/Top 40 chart includes:
- Roy Woods at No. 28 with “Beautiful"
- Naomi Sharon, who moved from No. 24 to No. 22 with “Was It Ever Love"
Other Canadian music news
While Woods finds success in the R&B space, other Canadian artists are also making waves on various charts. The rock band Nickelback has secured its second No. 1 song of 2026 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Rattle the Cage,” a track featuring guitarist John 5.
Additionally, pop singer Sofia Camara has entered the CHR/Top 40 chart at No. 32 with her single “Hallucinating.” In the pop realm, Montreal artist Charlotte Cardin has released a double-single titled Memories and Memories (Souvenirs), which features both English and French-English versions of her music.
FAQ
What album is Roy Woods' new song from?
“Beautiful” is a track featured on his recent album titled X.
Which other OVO Sound artist is charting this week?
Naomi Sharon is also charting on the CHR/Top 40 Airplay list with her song “Was It Ever Love."
