Breaking Records: Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Perrie’s Top 10 Debut Hits!
This week has been a sweet one for Hozier as he continues to dominate the U.K. singles chart with his hit song “Too Sweet.” This marks his second consecutive week at the top spot, solidifying his place as a chart-topping artist in the U.K. Last week, “Too Sweet” became Hozier’s first No. 1 single in the U.K., making him the first Irish solo artist to achieve this since Ronan Keating in 2002.
According to the Official Charts Company, “Too Sweet” has garnered 72,000 chart units, experiencing a 17% increase from the previous week. The track has also been the most-streamed song in the U.K. with a whopping 7.9 million streams during the latest cycle.
On the other hand, British producer and artist Artemas has climbed to a new career high with his song “i like the way you kiss me,” securing the third position on the charts.
The top debut of the week belongs to American singer and actor Sabrina Carpenter with her track “Espresso,” which skyrocketed to No. 6 upon its debut. This accomplishment marks Sabrina’s first appearance in the U.K. top 10, following her previous successes with “feather,” “Skin,” and “nonsense.”
Country music enthusiasts in the U.K. have something to celebrate as Dasha’s “Austin” has achieved a new peak, climbing to No. 7 on the charts.
Dua Lipa continues her streak of success with her 16th top 10 single in the U.K., “Illusion,” debuting at No. 9. This track is part of Dua Lipa’s highly anticipated third album, Radical Optimism, and follows the success of her previous hits “Houdini” and “Training Season.”
Perrie Edwards from Little Mix embarks on her solo career with a strong start, as her single “Forget About Us” lands at No. 10 on the charts.
Natasha Bedingfield makes a triumphant return to the charts with a remix of her 2004 hit song “These Words” in collaboration with producer Badger. The remix debuts at No. 35, rekindling nostalgia for fans who recall the original chart-topping success of the track.
Lastly, Grammy Award-winning South African artist Tyla secures his second top 40 entry in the U.K. with his song “Jump” featuring Gunna and Skillibeng, debuting at No. 38. Tyla’s previous hit “Water” reached No. 4 on the U.K. chart and also earned him the prestigious accolade of best African music performance at the 2024 Grammys.
