1. A Moment Like This - Leona Lewis
It's a fourth and probably last week at #1 for X-Factor winner Leona Lewis and her Kelly Clarkson remake, "A Moment Like This." Thankfully, there's a handful of great new songs that will be vying for #1 over the next few weeks, including two of this year's hottest breakout artists.
2. Proper Education - Eric Prydz vs. Pink Floyd
It was a close chart battle this week, but Eric Prydz was not able to score a second #1 hit, and settles for a second place at #1 with his dance version of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall."
3. Grace Kelly - Mika
A-ha! The first interesting story of the year, besides the new chart rules, is Mika. The 23 year-old Mica Penniman is based in London. Born in Lebanon, the singer eschewed his classical training to become a pop star, and "Grace Kelly" is a great first step in that direction. Fusing pop, dance, and funk, "Grace Kelly" is instantly the first winning new single of the year. A fantastic debut, certainly generating more than a little interest in his debut album, out next month. "Grace Kelly" isn't out for another two weeks, so this is effectively charting 3 weeks ahead of its release. Aren't the new rules grand?
4. Starz in Their Eyes - Just Jack
And here's another exciting newcomer for 2007. Jack Allsop, who does by "Just Jack," owes more than a little inspiration to The Streets, but exhibits more mainstream appeal, like a male version of Lily Allen. "Starz in Their Eyes" also reminds me a big of Oakenfold's "Starry-Eyed Surprise." His single is out today.
6. Too Little, Too Late - Jojo
Jojo's last appearance on the UK chart was her top 10 hit "Baby It's You," just over 2 years ago. She's back with "Too Little, Too Late." Having already been a huge hit in the U.S. last fall, Jojo is set to score her first #1 single next week--that is if she's able to outsell Just Jack, both of who have singles out today. Should be a good chart battle.
11. Same Jeans - The View
Debuting at #11 and set to become their first top hit next week is British group The View. "Same Jeans" is getting massive airplay, and will far surpass the #15 peaks of both of their previous singles, "Wasted Little DJs" and "Superstar Tradesmen" to finally give them a major hit. This single is also out today, a top 5 contender.
12. Rain Down Love - Freemasons vs. Siedah Garrett
This highest debut that isn't a download is a fairly good dance track from Freemasons, coming in one spot below their highest peak, that of their debut #11 hit, "Love On My Mind." Rather than vocalist Amanda Lewis, this time they secured the talents of Siedah Garrett, best known for her 1987 #1 duet with Michael Jackson, "I Just Can't Stop Loving You."
16. Golden Skans - Klaxons
London group Klaxons had a minor hit last year with "Magick" (#29), but are starting the new year off with a great new single "Golden Skans," with a really weird video too. It's out in 2 weeks, so expect some climbing for this one.
18. You Know I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse (feat. Ghostface Killah)
This is surprisingly low. It's currently top 5 on airplay, and in my opinion, way better than her last single, "Rehab," which is currently only 2 places lower at #20.
22. I Luv U - Ordinary Boys
Ordinary Boys have amassed seven top 40 hits now since appearing just under 3 years ago with "Week In Week Out." Their biggest hit, "Boys Will Be Boys" (#3) came about a year ago, benefiting from one of the band member's appearance on a UK reality show. They subsequently scored two more top 10s to prove it wasn't a one-off, "Nine2Five" (#6), and the recent top 10 "Lonely at the Top." "I Luv U" is the third single from their third album, How to Get Everything You Ever Wanted in Ten Easy Steps.
30. Raoul - The Automatic
This is disappointing. "Raoul" had its physical release last week, and managed to make only #30. I've been listening to this song a lot over the last few days, and I really like it. Too bad.
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