Chart Chat UK, September 27, 2009

The top two stays the same this week, as both Taio Cruz and David Guetta hold steady at 1 and 2 respectively. At 3, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys leap up 12 places with 'Empire State of Mind', and kick Madonna all the way down to 8 with her latest, 'Celebration.' Shakira edges up a spot with 'She Wolf,' flip-flopping with Jay-Z's last hit, 'Run This Town,' which hangs on at 5 and gives Mr. -Z his second top five hit this week. The Black Eyed Peas refuse to let go of their chart death-grip (which is thankfully less severe than in the U.S. where they have spent a full 6 months at the top with their last two tracks), and back up the chart to 6. Mini Viva hangs on to a top ten placing for one more week, as 'Left My Heart In Tokyo' slides to 10. I think everyone was a bit surprised at its success, and more so at its staying power. Our first new entry is at 11, as Dizzee Rascal continues his chart onslaught with 'Dirtee Cash.' The song isn't even an official single yet, but its impending release has set downloaders' hearts aflutter. My guess is this song's future is looking rather good. At 12 we find Temper Trap, with their lovely 'Sweet Disposition' pushing up another few places. The Australian band may just crack the top ten if this unconventional chart trajectory continues. Released all the back in 2008, 'Disposition' this week manages its highest chart placing yet. Not a lot else is going on, save for the number 35 entry for new Sugababes member Jade Ewen. With all the 'babes drama, this single was more or less dumped - its release more a contractual obligation than an effort to have a hit - so a top 40 placing isn't the end of the world. Jade just recorded vocals on the Sugababes next single, which in our opinion is one of their best yet, so Ms. Ewen has nothing to worry about.


The UK Top 10:

1 - Taio Cruz: Break Your Heart
2 - David Guetta ft Akon: Sexy Chick
3 - Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys: Empire State of Mind
4 - Shakira: She Wolf
5 - Jay-Z ft Rihanna & Kanye West: Run This Town
6 - Black Eyed Peas: I Gotta Feeling
7 - Pixie Lott: Boys & Girls
8 - Madonna: Celebration
9 - Dizzee Rascal: Holiday
10-Mini Viva: Left My Heart in Tokyo

Check out the Saturdays new album! (video)

Yesterday we brought you a Mariah Carey album sampler, and today we bring you something that is actually exciting: The new Saturdays album. Well, a few tracks at least. The songs are pretty good, and there's something comforting about the way they scream 'WE ARE NOT GIRLS ALOUD.'

New Project
by msphoenix2

Very not bad, agreed?

Wordshaker is out Oct 12 on Polydor/Fascination

Memoirs of Mediocrity: listen to Mariah's new album (video)

So after weeks and weeks of promo, tepid response, and bad Foreigner covers, we finally get a glimpse of the HIGHLY ANTICIPATED Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. It is.....less than perfect. None of it is particularly bad, mind you, we just wish Mariah would push herself just a little bit. Just once. For us.

Mariah Carey, Memories Of An Imperfect Angel(Album Sampler)
by wonderful-life1989

You can also listen to the album in its entirety ahead of its release over at Mimi's Myspace

It's Scopitone Saturday!!

And this week's entry is a doozy. It pretty much speaks for itself (The Greenwood County Singers are singers from Greenwood County, etc) so we'll just let you enjoy.

A-ha's new song is very very good

The second single from their new album 'Foot of the Mountain,' called 'Nothing is Keeping You Here' is out this week in the UK and everyone should buy it. It's a Keane-y ethereal pop/rock affair with synth stabs and smooth vocals and everything about it gets better with each listen.



*listens again*

Ke$ha's 'Tik Tok' video

So new pop 'sensation' has her first video out. Well, her first not counting a random appearance in Katy Perry's 'I Kissed A Girl' clip for no reason. The song is still pretty good and any video in which the star walks around in one cowboy boot for a full 33 seconds is alright by us...

Miley Cyrus' 'Party In The USA' video premiere

So finally there is a real video for Miley's 'Party In The USA,' now that everyone stopped caring. We can't get the song out of our heads, but the video is pretty forgettable. Maybe she should have gotten some gays to do one for her out on Fire Island.....



It's not bad, really, and she looks absolutely great. Also we love the ending bit with the American Flag backdrop. And the middle part. And most of the video, really, but we just can't get past the fact that it's not "Party in the Fire Island Pines." :(

Alesha Dixon's new song is amazing and you must listen to it now

So it turns out Alesha might ACTUALLY be the British Beyonce, as Bruce Forsyth prophetically stated last year. ScopiSat always knew she was something special (hello, 'Knockdown?!'), and sure she had some killer singles (hi, 'The Boy Does Nothing' and 'Breathe Slow') but the album was a bit hit and miss. Well, having proven her chops with a couple bona fide chart smashes and some balls-out-phenomenal live performances, Alesha has moved up to superstar land. See exhibit A, Ms. Dixon's new single penned by none other than Gary Barlow. Not a bad get, eh? And as it turns out, the song isn't too shabby either. It is a perfect showcase for Alesha's voice and just the thing she needs to push her to the next level. With some A-list production and songwriting on her next album, get ready for the Alesha Show to go on a very, very long time.



Alesha will release 'To Love Again' on November 15, with her album repackage/rerelease The Alesha Show: The Encore to follow later that month. Buy both. She deserves it.