A bit late with the comment, but I really hope George Ezra doesn't re-release "Cassy O" as a single. Awful track that got old a lot quicker than "Budapest". While I too am gutted that "Listen to the Man" missed out on a T40 placing again, his return to the album #1 on decent sales surely makes up for it? Post-album singles are all about shifting the album after all!

14 16 07

 

Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne

Real Love

New Eyes (re-release) | 2014

 

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Chart Run: 2-5-6-10-16-16-14

 

Release date: 16-11-2014

Format: digital single

Label: Atlantic Records

 

Chart sales: 200k+

 

Video here:

 

Biography

Rather than the usual bombast or snooze-inducing "relaxation music," the U.K. six-piece known as Clean Bandit mash classical music and pop forms for an airy and dreamy yet driven sound that's like the chamber music version of house music. The core four-piece of the group were known as the Chatto Quartet, a classically trained string quartet that performed J.S. Bach and cited Jacqueline du Pré as an influence, but their post-show, wind-down music often consisted of garage, two-step, Craig David, and Arcade Fire tracks. The quartet members were aware of both producer Jon Wandeck and MC Ssegamic through the duo's work in photography, and when Wandeck suggested they play on one of his house music cuts, Clean Bandit were born. With MC Ssegamic on the mike, they released the classical-meets-house-meets-hip-hop-meets-heartbreak song "Telephone Banking" in the summer of 2011. Their Dance Armstrong mixtape followed in 2012, while 2013 saw the release of their Mozart's House EP. - iTunes

 

Chart history (Year peak title):

 

Clean Bandit

2013 17 Mozart's House (Clean Bandit Feat. Love Ssega) -1-

2013 43 Dust Clears (Clean Bandit Feat. Noonie Bao) -2-

2014 01 Rather Be (Clean Bandit Feat. Jess Glynne) -3- MILLION SELLER

2014 05 Extraordinary (Clean Bandit Feat. Sharna Bass) -4-

2014 45 Come Over (Clean Bandit Feat. Stylo G) -5-

2014 02 Real Love (Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne) -6-

 

Jess Glynne

2014 01 Rather Be (Clean Bandit Feat. Jess Glynne) MILLION SELLER

2014 01 My Love (Route 94 Feat. Jess Glynne)

2014 06 Right Here -1-

2014 02 Real Love (Clean Bandit & Jess Glynne)

 

Discussion Thread Here

A good dance track by the numbers :)

'Shake It Off' and now 'Real Love' have actually woken me up after feeling genuinely sleepy after all those mid-tempo songs! Such a joyous track. :wub:

I'm pleased to see 'Real Love' getting a decent chart run. :)

Hallelujah for 'Real Love' :wub: :wub: :wub: ~ another awesome tune from Clean Bandit! :music:

Love Real Love :wub:

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Olly Murs Featuring Travie McCoy

Wrapped Up

Never Been Better | 2014

 

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Chart Run: 3-3-5-8-12-9-13

 

Release date: 16-11-2014

Format: digital single

Label: Sony Music

 

Chart sales: 200k+

 

Video here:

 

Biography

With a "cheeky chappy" persona to match Robbie Williams and vocals reminiscent of original Pop Idol Will Young, former call-center worker Olly Murs was one of the success stories of the 2009 season of The X Factor, finishing runner-up to Joe McElderry in the hotly contested final. Born in Essex in 1984, Murs showed little interest in singing while at school, focusing his attention on football, where he played for the school team and later semi-professionally for local non-league team Witham Town. In 2007, he appeared on Deal or No Deal, where he won a lowly £10, but it was his performance of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" on the sixth series of The X Factor that enabled him to show off his talents. Mentored by Simon Cowell in the live stages, he wowed judges with renditions of songs by the Beatles, Queen, and George Michael and soon became the favorite to win the show. However, despite a duet with musical hero Robbie Williams in the final, Murs finished a respectable second. In 2010, he signed a six-figure record deal with Epic/Syco Music and embarked on the sold-out X Factor arena tour. After being personally invited by Williams to play at the televised charity football event Soccer Aid, Murs released his first single, the Jason Mraz-inspired "Please Don't Let Me Go," in August. His debut album, featuring songs written by Eg White, Scouting for Girls' Roy Stride, and Wayne Hector, was released in 2010. The record produced three U.K. Top 20 singles, with "Thinking of Me" and "Heart on My Sleeve" racking up chart positions alongside the debut number one "Please Don't Let Me Go."

 

Murs took a short break from his musical career in late 2011 to present the eighth season of The Xtra Factor — a spinoff behind-the-scenes look at The X Factor — returning to the program that shot him to fame. His experience with the dynamics involved in the show and his upbeat character made him a firm favorite with the audience — as well as flirty co-presenter Caroline Flack. During the recording of each show, Murs was working on songs for his second album with writers Steve Robson (Lily Allen, James Morrison) and Claude Kelly (Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys). The first single from his second record, "Heart Skips a Beat," featuring U.K. hip-hop duo Rizzle Kicks, was released in summer 2011 and swiftly became a hit. The full release, In Case You Didn't Know, followed in November and secured his first U.K. number one album. The following year, Murs opened for sprightly boy band One Direction on their North American tour and re-released the "Heart Skips a Beat" single, replacing Rizzle Kicks with Philadelphia rap duo Chiddy Bang, to coincide with the shows. Also in 2012, Murs released his third studio album, Right Place Right Time, which included the single "Troublemaker," featuring rapper Flo Rida. ~ Jon O'Brien & Scott Kerr, Rovi / iTunes

 

Chart history (Year peak title):

 

Olly Murs

2010 01 Please Don't Let Me Go -1-

2010 69 This One's For The Girls -B side-

2010 04 Thinking Of Me -2-

2011 20 Heart On My Sleeve -3-

2011 45 Busy -4-

2011 01 Heart Skips A Beat (Olly Murs Feat. Rizzle Kicks) -1-

2011 01 Dance With Me Tonight -2-

2012 13 Oh My Goodness -3-

2012 01 Troublemaker (Olly Murs Feat. Flo Rida) -1-

2013 12 Army Of Two -2-

2013 05 Dear Darlin' -3-

2013 27 Right Place Right Time -4-

2013 25 Hand On Heart -5-

2014 03 Wrapped Up (Olly Murs Feat. Travie McCoy) -1-

2014 04 Up (Olly Murs Feat. Demi Lovato) -2-

 

Travie McCoy

2008 14 Daylight (Kelly Rowland Feat. Travis McCoy)

2010 03 Billionaire (Travie McCoy Feat. Bruno Mars) -1-

2011 08 Higher (Taio Cruz Feat. Kylie Minogue & Travie McCoy)

2012 05 Love Me (Stooshe Feat. Travie McCoy)

2014 03 Wrapped Up (Olly Murs Feat. Travie McCoy)

 

Album Discussion Here

Yay the fun continues with Olly! Probably the least instant of his leads to date, but after getting into it properly it's a total jam! Travie's rap is rather sub-par, though.

Edited January 4, 201511 yr by Jade

Such a fantastically upbeat track :funky:

 

My favourite male singer in the pop genre by some distance.

"The man Katy Perry briefly dated"

 

I think Katy's relationship with Travis lasted longer than the one with Russell Brand.

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Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj

Bang Bang

Sweet Talker | 2014 / My Everything (Deluxe Edition) | 2014

 

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Chart Run: 1-2-2-5-4-4-7-13-16-16-25-30-23-11-12

 

Release date: 21-09-2014

Format: digital single

Label: Republic Records

 

Chart sales: 500k+

 

Video here:

 

Biography

Jessica Ellen Cornish (born 27 March 1988), better known by her stage name Jessie J, is an English singer and songwriter. Born and brought up in London, England, she studied at the BRIT School before signing with Gut Records and striking a songwriting deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing where she wrote for artists including Chris Brown and Miley Cyrus.

 

After signing with Universal Republic, Jessie J came to prominence following the release of her debut single, "Do It Like a Dude", which peaked at number two on the UK Singles Charts. In 2011, after topping the charts in nineteen countries including the United Kingdom, France, Ireland and New Zealand, with the song "Price Tag", she released her début album, Who You Are, which charted at number two in the UK. Other releases from the album included "Nobody's Perfect", "Who's Laughing Now" and "Who You Are", which all charted within the top 20 in the UK. Release of the fifth single, "Domino", resulted in further international chart success, peaking at number six on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and becoming her second UK number one. The seventh single released from Who You Are, "LaserLight", became the album's sixth top ten single, making her the first British female artist to have six top ten singles from a studio album. Her second album, Alive, was released on 23 September 2013 and reached the top 5 in the UK Albums Chart. Aside from her musical career, Jessie J served as coach and mentor on television show, The Voice UK.

 

Citing various influences, Jessie J is recognised for an unconventional musical and performance style that mixes soul vocals with contemporary R&B, pop, electropop, and hip-hop beats. Jessie J has garnered various awards and nominations for contributions to the music industry, including the 2011 Critics' Choice BRIT Award and the BBC's Sound of 2011. As of April 2012, Jessie J had sold over 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums, worldwide. - Wikipedia

 

Chart history (Year peak title):

 

Jessie J

2010 02 Do It Like A Dude -1-

2011 01 Price Tag (Jessie J Feat. B.o.B) -2- MILLION SELLER

2011 08 Who You Are -5-

2011 09 Nobody's Perfect -3-

2011 16 Who's Laughing Now -4-

2011 30 Up (James Morrison Feat. Jessie J)

2011 01 Domino -6-

2012 59 Mamma Knows Best -AT-

2012 05 LaserLight (Jessie J Feat. David Guetta) -7-

2012 24 Remember Me (Daley Feat. Jessie J)

2013 05 Wild (Jessie J Feat. Big Sean & Dizzee Rascal) -1-

2013 03 It's My Party -2-

2013 22 Sexy Lady -AT-

2013 18 Thunder -3-

2013 59 Do You Hear What I Hear? (Mary J. Blige & Jessie J)

2014 06 Calling All Hearts (DJ Cassidy Feat. Robin Thicke & Jessie J)

2014 01 Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj) -1-

2014 73 Burnin' Up (Jessie J Feat. 2 Chainz) -2-

 

Ariana Grande

2013 41 The Way (Ariana Grande Feat. Mac Miller) -1-

2013 49 Almost Is Never Enough (Ariana Grande & Nathan Sykes) -OST-

2014 01 Problem (Ariana Grande Feat. Iggy Azalea) -IG1/1-

2014 16 Break Free (Ariana Grande Feat. Zedd) -IG2/2-

2014 01 Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj)

2014 50 Love Me Harder (Ariana Grande & The Weeknd) -3-

2014 68 Santa Tell Me -NAS-

 

Nicki Minaj

2010 71 Your Love -1-

2010 09 2012 (It Ain't The End) (Jay Sean Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2010 11 Check It Out (will.i.am & Nicki Minaj) -2-

2011 71 Right Thru Me -3-

2011 22 Moment 4 Life (Nicki Minaj Feat. Drake) -4-

2011 71 Bottoms Up (Trey Songz Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2011 24 Girls Fall Like Dominoes -5-

2011 03 Where Them Girls At (David Guetta Feat. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj)

2011 08 Super Bass -6-

2011 08 Turn Me On (David Guetta Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2011 16 Fly (Nicki Minaj Feat. Rihanna) -7-

2011 49 Make Me Proud (Drake Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2012 63 Stupid Hoe -PS-

2012 37 Give Me All Your Luvin' (Madonna Feat. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A.)

2012 02 Starships -1-

2012 70 Right By My Side (Nicki Minaj Feat. Chris Brown) -AT-

2012 08 Pound The Alarm -2-

2012 20 Va Va Voom -3-

2012 16 Beauty And A Beat (Justin Bieber Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2012 31 High School (Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Wayne) -4-

2013 54 I'm Out (Ciara Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2013 32 Love More (Chris Brown Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2013 19 Get Like Me (Nelly Feat. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell)

2014 31 Pills N Potions -1-

2014 01 Bang Bang (Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj)

2014 03 Anaconda -2-

2014 16 She Came To Give It To You (Usher Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2014 35 Only (Nicki Minaj Feat. Drake, Lil Wayne & Chris Brown) -3-

2014 65 Flawless (Beyoncé Feat. Nicki Minaj)

2014 73 Bed Of Lies (Nicki Minaj Feat. Skylar Grey) -4-

 

Discussion Thread Here

Hate 'Bang Bang' so much! :(

If the charts were ordered in most irritating (heaven forbid) this would be a multi million-seller.

Edited January 4, 201511 yr by Dobbo

Hozier at #11? Eek. Hoping it can make a break for the T10 next week then, unless it's snuck in already.

Hideous song, but annoyingly catchy.

 

Imagine if Hozier is at 11 and becomes the new 'Let It Go'...! ;)

Hozier is going to be number 11 isn't he? :(

Eurgh at the existence of Jessie J :puke2:

Does anyone not like Hozier? All I ever hear about on here now lol.

I've very much enjoyed this patch of upbeat jams, this being one of the best of 2014.