UK Singles Chart, Oct. 2, 2009

1. Break Your Heart - Taio Cruz

For the first time in over 2 months a single occupies the top spot for a second consecutive week. The honor goes to Taio Cruz, who finishes nearly 10,000 copies ahead of David Guetta and Akon at #2.

3. Empire State of Mind - Jay-Z Featuring Alicia Keys

This is set for a physical release...but not for 2 months. Is it going to stick around in the top 5 until then? If so then Jay-Z and Alicia have a major hit on their hands. This is Jay-Z's 7th top 3 hit.

4. She Wolf - Shakira

Shakira climbs a notch to #4 this week.

11. Dirty Cash - Dizzee Rascal

Here's a rather amazing placement for an album track from Dizzee Rascal's recently released new album. While I hear this is slated for release, it's a long way off, so there must be something other than just curiosity that drove this track all the way up to #11 this week. It liberally remakes/samples The Adventures of Stevie V's "Dirty Cash (Money Talks)," a #2 hit in 1990.

12. Sweet Disposition - Temper Trap

Australian band Temper Trap is up 4 this week with "Sweet Disposition."

17. Every Morning - Basshunter

Basshunter returns with his 6th top 40 hit, the first single from his upcoming new album. It's a far cry from the #1 hit he had a year and a half ago in "Now You're Gone," but I doubt he'll ever get close to a #1 again.

20. Watch the Sun Come Up - Example

Example is a 42 year-old British rapper who released his first album in the late 80s, but it wasn't until this week that he had a top 40 hit.

35. My Man - Jade Ewen

Jade Ewen's solo career is now on hold, although that wasn't yet known when "My Man," her second single was released on Monday. As of that day, she is the newest member of the Sugababes, replacing Keisha Buchanan--the last remaining original member of the group. Ewen's first single, "It's My Time," hit #27 earlier this year when it was Britain's entry in the annual Eurovision contest.