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Chase & Status and Stormzy are making a bold move on the U.K. Official Singles Chart this week with their explosive new track “BACKBONE.”
The track, a blend of Chase & Status’s dark drum and bass beats and Stormzy’s commanding flow, has surged to the top of the midweek chart. It marks a major moment for the duo, who could be on the brink of landing their first-ever collaborative U.K. No. 1 single.
For Stormzy, it would add yet another milestone to his impressive career, giving him his fourth No. 1 hit. He first hit No. 1 in 2019 with “Vossi Bop” and later that year with “Own It,” featuring Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy, and “Take Me Back to London” also with Sheeran.
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However, the battle for the top spot is far from over.
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Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” has shown remarkable staying power, jumping back to No. 2. Roan’s track, a catchy pop anthem with an irresistible hook, has been a fan favorite, and its resurgence suggests it still has the potential to challenge for No. 1 by the end of the week.
Meanwhile, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s “Guess” has slipped to No. 3, but with its pulsating beats and the star power of both artists, it remains a strong contender in this week’s chart race. The song, which previously held the top spot, still remains a replay among listeners, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see it make a late push back towards No. 1.
Beyond the top three, the charts are bustling with activity.
At No. 4, Billie Eilish continues to hold strong with Birds of a Feather. The track has shown remarkable staying power on the charts, maintaining its position near the top for 13 weeks. Meanwhile, Myles Smith is sitting comfortably at No. 5 with Stargazing, a track that has steadily climbed the charts over the past 14 weeks.
“Kisses,” the breakout summer hit from Bl3SS, CamrinWatsin, and bbyclose, continues its ascent, now perched at No. 6. The track’s smooth, laid-back vibe has made it a summer staple, and it’s edging ever closer to cracking the Top 5.
In a surprise move, Jade’s “Angel Of My Dreams” is set to re-enter the U.K. Top 10 at No. 8. The song, with its ethereal vocals and haunting melody, has been given new life by the release of its S.A.D. (Slow. Angelic. Dramatic.) version.
Further down the chart, Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, and D.O.D.’s “Somedays” is making a significant leap, climbing 19 places to land at No. 12. The track, a club-ready anthem with a driving beat, is vibing with listeners as we head deeper into summer.
This week’s chart battle is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. With “BACKBONE” currently leading the charge, the pressure is on for Chase & Status and Stormzy to maintain their momentum and secure that No. 1 spot.
But with strong competition from Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish, anything could happen by the time the U.K. Singles Chart is revealed.
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Universal Music Group and Facebook parent Meta have forged an expanded agreement that will “advance social music opportunities” for the music major’s roster of artists and songwriters across the tech giant’s platforms.
The new arrangement, announced Monday, Aug. 12, covers Meta’s platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Horizon, Threads and for the first time, WhatsApp.
Financial terms weren’t disclosed, although a joint statement indicates the partnership ensures that “artists and songwriters are compensated fairly.”
Also, Meta and UMG will continue working together to address, among other things, unauthorized AI-generated content that could affect artists and songwriters.
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UMG has been proactive on the issue of AI in music over the past year, and taken stands to protect against what it sees as harmful uses of AI. It was UMG that partnered with YouTube on a series of AI principles and an AI Music Incubator to help artists use AI responsibly, formed a strategic partnership with BandLab to create a set of ethical practices around music creation, and partnered with Endel on functional music, among other initiatives.
The origins of this arrangement can be traced back to 2017, when Facebook and Universal entered into what Billboard described at the time as an unprecedented and global licensing partnership that would shake-up the way people listen to and share music on the popular social platform.
With that deal, Facebook was finally on good terms with its content partners after a years-long relationship that was, for the most part, frosty.
This renewed partnership “builds on the recognition that music can help connect us and bring fans, artists, and songwriters closer together, not only on established platforms such as Instagram and Facebook,” says Tamara Hrivnak, VP music and content business Development at Meta, in a statement, “but also in new ways on WhatsApp, and more. “We’re extremely grateful to the Universal team, and look forward to growing our partnership in the future.”
Adds Michael Nash, chief digital officer & EVP, Universal Music Group: “Since our landmark 2017 agreement, Meta has consistently demonstrated its commitment to artists and songwriters by helping to amplify the importance music holds across its global network of engaged communities and platforms, creating new opportunities and applications where music amplifies and leads engagement and conversations.”
In recent months, both parties have collaborated on “landmark campaign rollouts” across the Meta ecosystem for artists including Billie Eilish, Karol G and Taylor Swift.
Chappell Roan is finally crowned on the U.K. chart. Almost a year since its release, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess (Island) lifts 4-1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart, for its first stint at the top of the leaderboard. Roan’s ascent can be seen on charts around the globe, including the United States, Australia and now the U.K., where Midwest Princess completes its climb in its 17th week on the chart, published Friday, Aug. 9.Just last week, the Missouri artist broke the daytime attendance record for a performance at Lollapalooza Chicago. Also, her single “Good Luck, Babe” has become the highest-charting song in her career, entering the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Official U.K. Singles Chart, where it’s currently at No. 2. Originally dropping in September 2023, Midwest Princess enjoys a lift in the U.K. following its release on vinyl, with over half of its seven-day total made up of physical sales, the Official Charts Company reports.The “Popstar Edition” wax pressing leads this week’s Official Vinyl Albums Chart.Charli xcx’s BRAT summer continues to heat up, as her Mercury Prize-nominated Atlantic album returns to its previous peak, No. 2.Also new to the national tally is Vultures 2 (YZY) from Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, and Ty Dolla $ign. Vultures 2 swoops in at No. 7. It’s the followup to their first collaborative record, Vultures, which peaked at No. 2 in February. Finally, Jack White nabs his seventh solo U.K. top 40 appearance with No Name (Third Man). It’s new at No. 33. No Name enjoyed a conventional release after vinyl versions of the album were handed out at three of White’s Third Man Records outlets.
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Donald Trump has another lawsuit on his hands, this time from the estate of Isaac Hayes.
Lawyers for Isaac Hayes Enterprises filed a notice of copyright infringement, stating that the late artist’s song “Hold On, I’m Coming” was used on “multiple occasions during various political rallies,” without authorization.
The paperwork, dated Monday, Aug. 11, identifies 134 counts copyright infringement at campaign rallies from 2022-2024.
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“We demand the cessation of use, removal of all related videos, a public disclaimer, and payment of $3 million in licensing fees by August 16, 2024. Failure to comply will result in further legal action,” reads a statement posted on Hayes’ son, Isaac Hayes III.
However, given no choice, the paperwork reads, that legal action could extend to “federal litigation.”
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We the family of @isaachayes Isaac Hayes Enterprises, represented by Walker & Associates, are suing @realDonaldTrump and his campaign for 134 counts copyright infringement for the unauthorized use of the song “Hold On I’m Coming” at campaign rallies from 2022-2024. We demand… pic.twitter.com/GOBLz7ejYL— Isaac Hayes III (@IsaacHayes3) August 11, 2024
Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, has been here before. Scores of top artists and songwriters have objected to his campaign’s use of their songs at political rallies since he first ran for president in 2015 — among them The Rolling Stones, Adele, Rihanna, Sinead O’Connor‘s estate and Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler.
Yet as recently as July 31, in Harrisburg, Pa., Trump has been using “Hold On, I’m Comin’” to close his rallies — prompting this legal action.
“It is most unfortunate that these artists have publicly posted on their social media and asked Team Trump and other candidates not to use their music — and yet their candidates keep using their music,” James L. Walker Jr., an attorney for Hayes Enterprises, previously stated.
The Rolling Stones, Adele, Rihanna, Sinead O’Connor‘s estate and Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler are among the artists who’ve objected to use of their songs at political rallies since Trump first ran for president in 2015.
Hayes died Aug. 10, 2008, at the age of 65. For the “Theme from Shaft,” he was awarded the Oscar for best original song in 1972, making him just the third Black person, after Hattie McDaniel and Sidney Poitier, to win an Academy Award in any competitive field.
Hayes and David Porter wrote “Hold On, I’m Coming,” which was recorded by soul duo Sam & Dave and issued on the Stax label in 1966, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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