In maintaining the crown, the powerhouse duo successfully denied global rap superstar Drake his first UK Number 1 single since 2020. Despite missing out on the absolute top spot, the Toronto artist still has immense cause for celebration. Drake managed to land three tracks simultaneously inside this week’s Top 10: “Janice STFU” leads his charge as the highest new entry at Number 2, closely followed by “National Treasures” at Number 3, and “Make Them Cry” at Number 6. This incredible chart sweep officially pushes Drake’s career tally of UK Top 10 singles to a monumental milestone of 50.
Further down the charts, American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams has secured her sixth UK Top 40 entry with her new single “Hit The Wall.” The track serves as the highly anticipated first taste of her upcoming third studio album, Daughter from Hell, which is scheduled for release this July.
The chart also welcomed an influx of international talent following recent cultural events. DARA’s high-energy Eurovision-winning anthem, “Bangaranga,” made its official debut at Number 21 after triumphing for her home nation in Vienna last weekend. The track is already capitalizing on post-contest momentum to climb global streaming platforms.
Additionally, Illinois-born rising star Stella Lefty continues her steady ascent through the Top 40 with her breakout country crossover hit, “Boston,” which lands at Number 27 this week. The popular track has captured widespread listener attention due to its clever interpolation of Noah Kahan’s 2024 chart-topping acoustic hit, “Stick Season.”
