Music News by Miles Brohier
View(s):U2 to become Fellows of The Ivors Academy
U2 will become Fellows of The Ivors Academy. The band will be the first Irish act as songwriters to be bestowed with the honour in the association’s 81 year history. U2 was formed in 1978, comprising Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen. The band has sold over 175 million records worldwide and scored several iconic hits such as ‘Pride (In The Name Love)’, ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’, ‘With Or Without You’, ‘Beautiful Day’ etc. The Ivors Academy, which was earlier known as the British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors, was renamed after its founder, Sir Ivor Novello.
Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’ clinches the No.1 position
The UK singles chart moved into an unexpected mode this week as Alex Warren’s song ‘Ordinary’ clinched the No.1 position. Chappell Roan was expected to replace herself at the summit. Her latest release ‘The Giver’, was tipped to replace ‘Pink Pony Club’ at the helm. Instead, Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary’, which essentially had 5.6 million streams, prevailed. Chappell Roan’s The Giver’ had to settle to be the highest new entry of the week as it debuted at No.2. ‘Ordinary’ is US musician Warren’s debut chart topping song in the UK. The 24 year-old co-penned the track with Cal Shapiro, Mags Duval, and the producer Adam Yaron. ‘Ordinary’ is the lead single from Warren’s forthcoming album ‘You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 2)’.
Playboi Carti’s new album ‘Music’ debutes at the top of the UK albums chart
As Playboi Carti’s new album ‘Music’ debuted at the top of the UK albums chart this week, two of his songs ‘Evil Jordan’ and ‘Rather Lie’ simultaneously debuted inside the UK top 10 singles chart. ‘Evil Jordan’ the 4th track from the album, entered at No.7, while ‘Rather Be’ the 8th track from the album debuted at No.10. The latter is a collaboration with the Weeknd, where he performs the chorus. Both tracks are rap and hip-hop songs.
Stormzy to receive an honourary doctorate from Cambridge University
Stormzy is to receive an honourary doctorate from Cambridge University in June. The 31 year old rap artist whose real name is Michael Owuo, will be one of eight recipients at a special congregation to be held on 25th June. Stormzy will be awarded a Doctorate in Law for his work in education, music, sport, and literature. Previously he received a doctorate from Exeter University in 2022.
TW LW
1 2 Ordinary – Alex Warren
2 - The Giver – Chappell Roan
3 4 Anxiety – Doechii
4 1 Pinky Pony Club – Chappell Roan
5 5 Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
6 8 Busy Woman – Sabrina Carpenter
7 - Evil Jordan – Playboi Carti
8 6 Sports Car – Tate McRae
9 3 Abracadabra – Lady Gaga
10 - Rather Lie – Playboi Carti/ Weeknd
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