1. Airplanes - B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams
B.o.B. climbs to #1 with "Airplanes" his second single and second straight #1 hit. After Dizzee Rascal, he's the second artist to score a second #1 hit this year, following "Nothin' But You," which hit #1 just 2 months ago. For Hayley Williams, lead singer of the group Paramore, this is her biggest hit; although her band has had three top 40 hits, none has charted higher than #14. It's a pretty decent #1 I think. Can I get a second?
2. We No Speak Americano - Yolanda Be Cool vs. Dcup
"We No Speak Americano" climbs 3 spots to #2 this week. Surely this is the surprise hit of the summer. Who'd have thought? This is a fun song, although it goes on about 2 minutes longer than I think it should (at least the version I have seems to).
3. Love the Way You Lie - Eminem feat. Rihanna
Eminem and Rihanna climb another notch to #3. I'm sure this will be a #1 hit in the US soon. But can it also do so in the UK? It's been 4 years since Eminem last hit #1, appearing on Akon's "Smack That."
5. Just Be Good to Green - Professor Green feat. Lily Allen
Professor Green scores his second top 5 hit, this time with popstar Lily Allen in tow. Once again sampling a previously famous hit--this time 1990 #1 hit "Dub Be Good to Me" by Beats International, which itself samples SOS Band's "Just Be Good to Me." This is Lily Allen's sixth top 10 hit and second as a guest performer after her appearance on a 2007 hit by the artist at #6.
6. Bang Bang Bang - Mark Ronson & Business International
Who would that be? Mark Ronson of course, who returns after a 3-year absence (as an artist at least) with "Bang Bang Bang," the first single from his upcoming third album, Record Collection. Ronson appears with his band, Business International. It's a pretty explosive track with an '80s electro bent. Definitely not the '60s-sounding stuff he's known for.
7. The Club Is Alive - JLS
"Beat Again" debuted at #1 and spent its second week at #1. "Everybody in Love" debuted at #1 and spent its second week at #3. "The Club Is Alive" spends its second week at a significantly lower position, dropping 6 notches to #7. No surprise, as this track has received decidedly bad buzz.
8. Pack Up - Eliza Doolittle
Ms. Doolittle climbs four spots to score her first top 10 hit with "Pack Up."
38. Fourth of July (Fireworks) - Kelis
I didn't occur to me last week, but isn't it odd that Kelis has a top 40 hit in Britain that celebrates America's independence (from Britain no less)? Of course it's just a metaphor (hmmm...I wonder what for), but still. Maybe Leona Lewis can come out with a love song called "Boxing Day (Presents)" and make it a hit in the US. Or maybe not.
8 comments:
I'm so sad that JLS have fallen 6 whole spots down to #7, it doesn't give me a sense of happiness AT ALL! In fact I'm crying and cutting myself as I write this. I really hope they stay in top 10 for a third week and even... top your chart! So fucking talented! The club is definately not dead with the shit of JLS! Woo!
Perhaps it will make you feel better to know that Jedward...another critical talent...have a new single out tomorrow (All the Small Things).
I rate Jedward more than JLS... at least they know they suck and that's what they're career's based on... the fact that they suck.
Well I guess they'll never disappoint themselves. There aren't any exciting new albums out this week. What should I review next? I'm thinking of the Danger Mouse album that was leaked last year but finally released last week.
Please review Eliza Doolittle, I think her debuts really good... A bit same ol acoustic pop but still very good. And maybe Eminem since you kinda have a man crush on him now :/
I've been thinking about Eminem, but I hadn't considered Eliza Doolittle. I'll think about it.
Mark Ronson should have been higher. Prof should have been lower. I only just got into Eliza Doolittle but i adore her already!!
I agree about Ronson. Great song. Maybe it will climb?
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