UK TOP 100 SUMMARY & REVIEW 24.01.25 #17
THE TOP TEN:
At 10, Gaga and Bruno's 'Die With A Smile' has a notable sales drop, and so does Myles Smith at 9 with 'Nice To Meet You.' Teddy has a small sales drop at 8 with 'The Door' and 'Who' by Jimin bounces back to the top ten at 7. Central Cee and 21 Savage's new rap collab 'GBP' has a strong week at 6. Gigi has a loss of sales at 5, while Chrystal gains 3000+ sales at 4. Gracie Abrams has a huge loss in sales, which catapults her to 3 and gives ROSÉ and Bruno a chance to overtake her as they stay at 2 with 'APT.' and defy the odds and jump up two spots to take her first number one week is 'Messy' by Lola Young!
NEW ENTRIES:
99. Craving 4 U - Bl3ss/Camrinwatson/Bbyclose (4.5/10)
Previous first listen:
This feels very weak and doesn't have the deepness and beat changes like their collab on 'Kisses.' It just feels like a cheap second song to try and get another hit, which isn't going to work.
Second listen:
I've still got the exact same opinion.
77. Redemption - Kidwild/Nemzzz (5/10)
Featuring on an E.P. by Kidwild 'Redemption' is a UK rap song that talks about getting rich and fake friends; it really feels like there was no effort here to separate this from any other rap song, but if they were aiming for this sound naturally rather than making a difference I'm just going to have to say it's alright; the unapologetic rap verses and style with the synth are enough to make something, but it doesn't go the extra mile.
61. Raving in the studio - Aitch & Bou (7.5/10)
The duo I never knew I needed! Sampling Gorillaz's 'Feel Good Inc' on the Drum N Bass X Rap song, this turns out to be a club banger! I honestly wish this charted higher; this isn't your usual drum and bass. Its high-octane energy is meant for radio, clubs, and celebrations! Truly a fun listen and a recommendation from me; check it out!
6. GBP - Central Cee/21 Savage (5/10)
Tough British street rap returns, and I’m not really complaining. They both rap well together and have no trouble making a beat. The problem here is that everything just sounds as dull as can be. It's not something new from them; it features reused verses, the vocals feel too familiar, and it's lacking impact. The production is also basic—not bad, just simple. I can respect the Lyrical Lemonade video, though, because those shots were fire. But this track misses the mark and doesn't leave me eagerly awaiting Central Cee's upcoming album.
REENTRIES:
95. Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift
[Not again... not another year of this song.]
NOTEWORTHY CHANGES:
Songs that climbed over 10 spots:
88. Take Me To Church - Hozier (Up 12)
78. Iris - Goo Goo Dolls (Up 13)
64. Real Man - Beabadoobee (Up 28) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]
26. DTMF - Bad Bunny (Up 19)
Songs that fell over 10 spots:
86. Smile - Morgan Wallen (Down 12)
85. Ma Meillure Ennemie - Stromae/Pomme (Down 12)
82. Peggy - Ceechynaa (Down 10)
76. Love Somebody - Morgan Wallen (Down 15)
45. I Always Wanted A Brother - Braelyn Rankins/Theo Somolu (Down 11)
31. Taste - Sabrina Carpenter (Down 12)
BEST AND WORST:
NEW entries:
BEST—Raving in the studio—Aitch & Bou
WORST - Craving 4 u - Bl3ss/Camrinwatson/Bbyclose
The whole top 100:
BEST - The Door - Teddy Swims
WORST - Peggy - Ceechynaa
NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:
NEW albums from Central Cee, Teddy Swims, and FKA Twigs could make new entries, and since there are so many new entries to mention, you can check my write-up on it for a bigger list!
THE TOP TEN:
At 10, Gaga and Bruno's 'Die With A Smile' has a notable sales drop, and so does Myles Smith at 9 with 'Nice To Meet You.' Teddy has a small sales drop at 8 with 'The Door' and 'Who' by Jimin bounces back to the top ten at 7. Central Cee and 21 Savage's new rap collab 'GBP' has a strong week at 6. Gigi has a loss of sales at 5, while Chrystal gains 3000+ sales at 4. Gracie Abrams has a huge loss in sales, which catapults her to 3 and gives ROSÉ and Bruno a chance to overtake her as they stay at 2 with 'APT.' and defy the odds and jump up two spots to take her first number one week is 'Messy' by Lola Young!
NEW ENTRIES:
99. Craving 4 U - Bl3ss/Camrinwatson/Bbyclose (4.5/10)
Previous first listen:
This feels very weak and doesn't have the deepness and beat changes like their collab on 'Kisses.' It just feels like a cheap second song to try and get another hit, which isn't going to work.
Second listen:
I've still got the exact same opinion.
77. Redemption - Kidwild/Nemzzz (5/10)
Featuring on an E.P. by Kidwild 'Redemption' is a UK rap song that talks about getting rich and fake friends; it really feels like there was no effort here to separate this from any other rap song, but if they were aiming for this sound naturally rather than making a difference I'm just going to have to say it's alright; the unapologetic rap verses and style with the synth are enough to make something, but it doesn't go the extra mile.
61. Raving in the studio - Aitch & Bou (7.5/10)
The duo I never knew I needed! Sampling Gorillaz's 'Feel Good Inc' on the Drum N Bass X Rap song, this turns out to be a club banger! I honestly wish this charted higher; this isn't your usual drum and bass. Its high-octane energy is meant for radio, clubs, and celebrations! Truly a fun listen and a recommendation from me; check it out!
6. GBP - Central Cee/21 Savage (5/10)
Tough British street rap returns, and I’m not really complaining. They both rap well together and have no trouble making a beat. The problem here is that everything just sounds as dull as can be. It's not something new from them; it features reused verses, the vocals feel too familiar, and it's lacking impact. The production is also basic—not bad, just simple. I can respect the Lyrical Lemonade video, though, because those shots were fire. But this track misses the mark and doesn't leave me eagerly awaiting Central Cee's upcoming album.
REENTRIES:
95. Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift
[Not again... not another year of this song.]
NOTEWORTHY CHANGES:
Songs that climbed over 10 spots:
88. Take Me To Church - Hozier (Up 12)
78. Iris - Goo Goo Dolls (Up 13)
64. Real Man - Beabadoobee (Up 28) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]
26. DTMF - Bad Bunny (Up 19)
Songs that fell over 10 spots:
86. Smile - Morgan Wallen (Down 12)
85. Ma Meillure Ennemie - Stromae/Pomme (Down 12)
82. Peggy - Ceechynaa (Down 10)
76. Love Somebody - Morgan Wallen (Down 15)
45. I Always Wanted A Brother - Braelyn Rankins/Theo Somolu (Down 11)
31. Taste - Sabrina Carpenter (Down 12)
BEST AND WORST:
NEW entries:
BEST—Raving in the studio—Aitch & Bou
WORST - Craving 4 u - Bl3ss/Camrinwatson/Bbyclose
The whole top 100:
BEST - The Door - Teddy Swims
WORST - Peggy - Ceechynaa
NEXT WEEK'S PREDICTIONS:
NEW albums from Central Cee, Teddy Swims, and FKA Twigs could make new entries, and since there are so many new entries to mention, you can check my write-up on it for a bigger list!