1. Beat Again - JLS
JLS spends a second week at #1. If you consider that Take That is a really a "man" band now, this is the first boyband to the top the UK singles chart since Westlife hit #1 in November 2006 (although they're pretty much a "man" band now too).
2. Supernova - Mr. Hudson Featuring Kanye West
Despite beyond fronted by a Mr. Ben Hudson, Mr. Hudson apparently refers to a band, and not him alone. They crash into the chart at #2 with their first top 40 hit. The band is signed to Kanye West's label, making them the second Kanye West protege to score a major UK hit this year--the first being Kid Cudi, who also hit #2 with "Day N Nite." Both acts also appeared as guests on Kanye West's last album, 808s and Heartbreak.
7. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull
"I Know You Want Me" climbs another two spots to #7. The single is out today--could it be a #1 contender this weekend?
9. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce
Beyonce's "Sweet Dreams" climbs 4 spots to give the singer her fourth top 10 from the I Am...Sasha Fierce album and her 15th top 10 hit overall.
11. Battlefield - Jordin Sparks
Jordin Sparks climbs four spots back up to #11--the third time she's hit #11. This single wants into the top 10 so badly, but just can't make it.
17. In for the Kill - La Roux
La Roux climbs back up 6 spots to #17 in its 19th week on the chart. This single never gets old, and in fact, despite the 35 times I've heard it (according to iTunes), I still love it more and more.
21. Never Forget You - Noisettes
This single is real fighter. After making its top 40 entry at #31, the single fell out of the top 40 for a week, then climbed back in last week, and now jump up 9 places to #21. It's a rather decent song, although still nowhere near the hit that "Don't Upset the Rhythm" was.
29. Confusion Girl (Shame Shame Shame) - Frankmusik
Frankmusik scores his second top 40 hit. His first, "Better Off as Two" hit #26 in the spring, and I'm a little surprised this didn't do better, considering its exposure (it's #6 on the airplay chart this week--a surprisingly high placing). His album has been delayed a bit and won't come out until August 3.
sad that frankmusic didn't debut higher. He got eviscerated on the popjustice forums!! Poor bloke :/
ReplyDeleteThrilled with the staying power of the Noisettes second single. It's quite lovely. Notice also that Work by the Sats - while not a massive hit - is lingering around too.
You have depressed me by suggesting Pitbull might be number one! I do like Mr Hudson. He has gigantic feet!!!!!!
I do like "Work" If it hadn't been single #5, it would probably have done better. I don't mind the Pitbull single, although it is not a favorite.
ReplyDeleteADH, this reminds me of one of the oddest moments of the past week: You singing the chorus of "Beat Again" for my mom in the parking lot of Red Robin after lunch on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteShe loved it! She's probably one of like 5 people in the US that know that song.
ReplyDelete