In a thrilling musical showdown on the UK Official Singles Chart, Kenya Grace continues to dominate the top spot for the third consecutive week with her hit track, “Strangers“.
With a staggering 4.4 million streams, “Strangers” retains its title as the most-streamed song of the week in the UK. Despite the fierce competition, Kenya Grace maintains her reign with a lead of less than 800 chart units, suggesting that cassö, RAYE, and D-Block Europe’s “Prada” (sitting at Number 2) are on the brink of seizing the coveted top position in the upcoming week.
However, it’s essential to acknowledge the Taylor Swift factor in this chart battle. Swift’s “Cruel Summer” has made an impressive resurgence, climbing nine places to claim the Number 3 spot. This resurgence was fueled by the release of a new live version, coinciding with The Eras Tour Film’s debut in cinemas. Notably, “Cruel Summer” had previously peaked at Number 2 earlier this summer, could she do one better and claim the top spot next week?
Another noteworthy achievement in the UK charts is Noah Kahan’s entry into the Top 10, marking his first-ever UK Top 10 single. The song “Stick Season” received a significant boost in popularity, thanks in part to a mesmerising cover performed by Olivia Rodrigo in BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. This remarkable surge has propelled “Stick Season” to Number 9.
And then one random night when everything changes, You won’t reply and we’ll go back to strangers
Kenya Grace – Strangers
Adding more excitement to the chart landscape, The Kid LAROI, Jung Kook, and Central Cee make a grand entrance with their collaborative effort, “TOO MUCH”, debuting at Number 10. This accomplishment marks Kid LAROI and Jung Kook’s third entry into the UK’s Top 10, while Central Cee secures their seventh overall Top 10 hit. In a groundbreaking milestone, Jung Kook achieves a historic feat as the first K-pop soloist to attain three Top 10 placements on the Official Singles Chart, surpassing the previous record set by Psy.
Kenya Grace’s chart-topping reign is a testament to her musical prowess, while the competition remains fierce, promising an exciting battle for the coveted Number 1 spot in the weeks to come.
