Rudimental take the No. 1 spot
View(s):Rudimental have taken the UK No: 1 singles crown after a gruelling battle. Their new song ‘These Days’ about the breakdown of relationships secured the top spot with the support of fellow nationals Jess Glynne and Dan Caplen along with US rapper Mackelmore. ‘These Days’ is the third No: 1 on home ground for the drum and bass group following ‘Feel The Love’ featuring John Newman (2012) and ‘Waiting All Night’ featuring Ella Eyre (2011).
For Jess Glynne ‘These Days’ see her sitting at the No: 1 spot as featured artist for a fourth time, but when considers her overall career statistics the 28 year old has become the only female UK national to have the most spots at the top of the singles chart which is six. For Dan Caplen and Macklemore it’s their very first opportunity at the top of the UK chart even if is just as featured artists. ‘These Days’ is co –penned by all members of Rudimental namely Piers Aggett, Amir Amor, Kesi Dryden and Leon Rolle along with Dan Caplen and established hit writers Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. Rudimental is a Hackney based quartet. Meanwhile the former chart topping song ‘God’s Plan’ by Drake had a huge tumble on the chart from the summit to No: 10.
As George Ezra’s song ‘Paradise’ climbed up the top 10 from 5 to 2, his new album ‘Staying At Tamara’s’ debuted at the top of the UK album chart.
Lil Dicky has notched up his first UK to 10 song with ‘Freaky Friday’ from 16 to No: 5. The song features hip hop star Chris Brown. Dicky is a US rapper and comedian who has secured many heavy weights on the video for the song. Making cameo appearances are Ed Sheeran, DJ Khaleed and Kylie Jenner.
UK DJ – Sigala has his new song ‘Lullaby’ featuring Paloma Faith climbed up from 13 to No: 9 on the singles chart. The dance track sees Sigala and Faith collaborate for a second time. ‘Lullaby’ is the fourth top 10 for Sigala. On their previous collaboration in 2014 ‘Changing’ topped the UK chart. The current Sigala hit has been on the chart for five weeks.
Pharrell Williams will begin a new chapter in his music career when he mentors young songwriters for the publishers Sony/ATV. Williams recently signed a multi -year deal with the company with whom he has been working for nearly two decades.
It has been revealed that Iggy Azalea has had therapy in Arizona in the US to overcome emotional issues. Reports from the US say her managers had to intervene when the Australian born rapper got into several social media battles with artists such Azalea Banks, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Macklemore among others. It was good media stuff but actually damaging her career. The 27 year old was apparently in denial but now admits her stay at the mental health facility helped. She is said to be working on releasing her second album ‘Surviving The Summer’ this year.
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1 2 These Days – Rudimental ft: Jess Glynne / Macklemore & Dan Caplen 
2 5 Paradise – George Ezra
3 3 Feel It Still – Portugal. The Man
4 4 FRIENDS – Marshmello & Anne- Marie
5 16 Freaky Friday – Lil Dicky ft: Chris Brown
6 8 Psycho – Post Malone ft: Dolla $ign
7 9 The Middle – Zedd / Maren Morris / Grey
8 7 This Is Me – Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
9 13 Lullaby – Sigala & Paloma Faith
10 1 God’s Plan – Drake