As Jay Z and Beyonce kick off their long anticipated On The Run tour two of the few artists that eclipse even that duo are preparing for their own joint tour. Eminem and Rihanna are arguably the biggest male and female artists on the planet and this brief but exciting tour could be a high point for … Continue reading
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UK Top 40 Recap – 15th June 2014
Last week saw Ed Sheeran claim his first number one. Will X Factor’s Ella Henderson prevent him from staying there for a second week? There’s plenty of action down the bottom end of the chart this week, with a re-entry for DJ Snake and Lil John kicking things off at 37 with Turn Down For … Continue reading
UK Top 40 Recap – 8th June 2014
We’ve seen a different number 1 every week for the past 16 weeks. With a huge new entry from Ed Sheeran will we make it to 17 weeks? Kicking things off we have a re-entry at number 38 for 5 Seconds Of Summer with their debut sing She Looks So Perfect. The song entered the charts … Continue reading
UK Top 40 Recap – 1st June 2014
Last week saw Sam Smith score his third #1 single with Stay With Me. On the week of his debut album’s release has he stayed at the top of the chart? Kicking off this week’s chart we have a re-entry from Pitbull and Ke$ha with Timber. The 3rd biggest song of 2014 so far, the … Continue reading
UK Top 40 Recap – 25th May 2014
Last week saw Rita Ora claim her 4th #1 single, but a host of new entries this week means her short reign at the top may already be over. There’s plenty of action at the bottom end of the chart with a new entry from X Factor winners Little Mix. Salute enters at 35 and … Continue reading
UK Top 40 Recap – 11th May 2014
Calvin Harris entered the chart at #1 last week with Summer, but a drought of new entries in the top 10 means things hardly change near the top this week. Continuing the trend of new entries at the bottom of the chart we have Katy Perry who enters at 38 with Birthday and Jason Derulo … Continue reading
Jay-Z & Beyoncé On The Run Tour – Setlist Predictions
Jay-Z, Beyoncé, On The Run Tour 2014. It’s something that was bound to happen, it wasn’t a matter of if the biggest couple in music would hit the road together, it was a matter of when. Jay-Z isn’t a stranger to a joint headline tour, heading out alongside R Kelly, Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and … Continue reading
UK Top 40 Recap – 4th May 2014
Last week saw a number of new entries, including Mr Probz making his debut at the number 1 spot, but new entries are fewer this week. The first to make an appearance is courtesy of Pharrell Williams at number 40 with Marilyn Monroe, the second single from his number 1 album GIRL. Alicia Keys and … Continue reading
Grammy Awards 2015 Nomination Predictions: Halftime Report
Over 6 months into the eligibility period for the 57th Grammy Awards I thought it was time take an early look at the songs, albums and artists that are looking likely to make an appearance in the nominations list. Song/Record Of The Year Let’s not beat around the bush here, there are two songs that … Continue reading
UK Top 40 Recap – 27th April 2014
Kicking this week’s chart off we have a new entry from The Kooks at number 40. Down marks their 9th top 40 hit and manages to sneak into the chart by a narrow margin after slipping down the iTunes chart throughout the week. Other new entries between 40-31 include Not A Bad Thing for Justin … Continue reading