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Afrobeats songs dominate UK chart as Rema’s ‘Fun’ debuts at #2
20 Sep 2025 17:18 GMT
The Afrobeats wave continues to sweep through the UK music scene, with fresh talents and seasoned stars holding firm on the Official Charts Company’s latest ranking.
American singer Odeal’s Miami maintained its No. 1 position for a ninth consecutive week, …
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Rema, Ayra Starr, Other Nigerian Artistes Shine As Afrobeats Dominate UK Charts
20 Sep 2025 10:28 GMT
… impacts on the country’s music charts. According to the … strong statement with his latest single Fun, debuting at No. … the leaderboard, while American singer Odeal’s Miami holds firm … reached the top spot.
The UK charts underscore Afrobeats’ continued global …
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The debut album so intense that it could make grown men weep even as their ears bled
20 Sep 2025 17:51 GMT
… that the group's singer and lyricist, James Allan, … make it, " the singer responded. “We are trying to … single from the debut album, reached number 16 in the UK charts. The album … to develop as a songwriter, devising musical textures that are more …
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'Stevie Nicks was in a hoodie, dancing to our music. I thought, ‘Wow! I’ve arrived!''
20 Sep 2025 17:51 GMT
… the band’s charismatic singer, Garry Christian. “ … UK chart positions ranging from 34 to 14. A self-titled debut album … British charts. Garry, Russell and Henry, recorded their vocal contributions around a single … Archives)
The Christians’ music still stands up …
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Test your knowledge of North East music in our 25-question pop and rock quiz
20 Sep 2025 15:15 GMT
… some of the bands, musicians, songs and venues which figure large … member wrote the song?
11. Jarrow-born singer-songwriter John Miles … had a top-3 UK hit single … vocalist Brian Johnson had UK chart success with which Tyneside …
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90s singer looks unrecognisable as he poses with Richard E Grant 34 years after smash hit song
20 Sep 2025 08:39 GMT
… official UK Singles Chart and his first self-titled album reached number … reached number six on the UK charts the following year in 1992 … to be Grammy Award winning singer Gregory Porter.
I liked not … favorite things about being a musician.”
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He has switched up …
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Pulp Is Back: Jarvis Cocker Talks New Music, Red Rocks, and Britpop’s Legacy
19 Sep 2025 16:15 GMT
… new album in 24 years; it debuted at #1 on the UK charts …
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Massive Attack Removes Music from Spotify Over CEO’s AI Drone Investment
19 Sep 2025 11:54 GMT
… Attack decided to remove their songs from Spotify as a … Attack also joined the No Music for Genocide initiative; more … Marshall.
In 1991 their debut album Blue Lines was released, … album; in 1994 Protection; in 1998 Mezzanine, which topped the British charts …
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John Lennon hated 'garbage' song he wrote for Beatles album
17 Sep 2025 22:35 GMT
… their previous two studio albums. The 1965 album ';Rubber Soul… to prioritize family over music, stating: "The lesson … Interestingly, there was one song on the album that John particularly despised … It dominated the UK charts for 27 weeks and held …
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Robbie Williams delays release of new album Britpop to 2026 due to 'scheduling issues'
17 Sep 2025 16:42 GMT
… would mark Williams’ 16th UK chart-topping album, putting him ahead of … month (Getty Images)The singer previewed the album at a private playback … Iommi appears on the lead single Rocket, while Coldplay’s … shift back to guitar-driven music. “I just wanted to …