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TOP 40 MAY 12TH 2014 – WEEK 19.
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This week sees a record equaling 12th different Number 1 in 12 consecutive weeks, it last occurred in the year 2000. There is one slight difference this time in that it is not a new entry at Number 1 but a re-climber as last week’s Number 2 from Mr Probz goes back to the top relegating Calvin Harris to Number 2

There are a total of 5 new entry’s  and 1 re-entry this week with the highest new song debuting at Number 6 for Pitbull featuring G.R.L  with ‘Wild Wild Love’, this is Pitbulls official follow up to ‘Timber’, G.R.L  are an  all girl group put together by Robin Antin whose past successes include the formation of the Pussycat Dolls.

The 2nd new entry is at Number 14 for Foxes with ‘Holding On To Heaven’, this is her 3rd top 20 single and is taken from her debut Album ‘Glorious’.

The song which has re-entered the top 40 this week is at Number 22 and it’s the Gary Barlow  song ‘Let Me Go’, the track originally peaked at Number 2 last November going on to become the 78th biggest selling track of 2013 selling over 330,000 copies.

New  in at Number 33 is this year’s UK  Eurovision song contest entry called ‘Children of the Universe’ from Molly Smittem-Downes, she performed last of the 26 acts in Denmark finishing 17th with a total of 40 points.

 The 4th new entry is at Number 34 for Jason Derulo ft Snoop Dogg with ‘Wiggle’ this is the 4th single taken from his ‘Talk Dirty’ Album and finally new in at Number 38 is ‘Birthday’ from Katy Perry this is the 3rd single to be taken from her ‘Prism’ Album.

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TOP 40 MAY 5TH 2014 – WEEK 18.
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For the 11th week in a row there is a new Number 1 single.

This week the honour belongs to Scottish dance producer Calvin Harris, this is his 4th chart topper and 6th when you include his 2 as featured artist, the song is called ‘Summer’ and is the1st track to be taken from his next Album.

In total there are 5 new entry’s  with the 2nd highest being at Number 20 for Paloma Faith with ‘Only Love Can Hurt Like This’, it is the 2nd song taken from her recently released Album  ‘A  Perfect Contradiction’.

The 3rd new entry is at Number 27 for Michael Jackson with ‘Love Never Felt So Good’, the song is taken from the 2nd posthumous Album release by the Jackson estate and is called ‘Xscape’ the track was originally co written with Canadian artist Paul Anka and recorded by Jackson as a demo in 1983, this updated version was produced by Timbaland and features vocals by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake.

New in at Number 39 is the Alicia keys and Kendrick Lamer collaboration ‘It’s On Again’, the song will be used over the closing titles of the new film ‘The Amazing Spider Man 2’, it is also featured on the soundtrack Album and is produced by Pharrell Williams and finally talking of Pharrell Williams his new single called ‘Marilyn Monroe’ sneaks in at Number 40.

There have now been 101 new songs enter the chart so far in 2014.

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TOP 40 APRIL 28TH 2014 – WEEK 17.
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On the new top 40 this week we welcome 9 new entries.

For  the 10th week in a row there is a new Number 1 single, it is congratulations to Mr Probz with his track ‘Waves’ ,Mr Probz  birth name is Dennis Princewell Stehr and he is from the Netherlands. The song has gained international recognition since it was remixed by German producer Robin Shulz.

 Last week’s Number 1 from Kiesza drops down one place to Number 2.

The 2nd highest new entry is at Number 5 for Cash Cash ft Bebe Rexha with ‘Take Me Home’. Cash Cash are from New Jersey and were formed in 2008 by brothers Jean Paul and Alexander Makhlouf   with their friend Samuel Frisch.

New in at Number 6 is Dj Cassidy ft Robin Thick and Jesse J sharing the vocals on the track ‘Calling All Hearts’, the song is taken from Dj Cassidys first Album ‘Paradise Royale’. The Album will feature 22 different artists who include R Kelly and Nile Rogers, it is said to have a retro feel to the sound of the disco era.

 One place lower at Number 7 it is welcome back to Neon Jungle with their 3rd hit single ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, their   1st single ‘Trouble’ peaked at Number 12 last year and ‘Braveheart’ was Number 4 back in January.

The 5th new entry charts at Number 15 for Indiana with ‘Solo Dancing’. Indiana is a female solo singer who comes from Nottingham and it is a electro house song.

In at  Number 34 is British R and B singer Joel Compass with’ Forgive Me’ the track is produced by Dan Carey who has previously worked with Hot Chip and Kylie Minogue.

The 7th new entry is at Number 35 for Justin Timberlake with the 3rd release from his 4th album the ‘20/20 Expierience-2 of 2’, the track is called ‘Not a Bad Thing’ and gives Justin Timberlake his 13th hit as main artist.

 In at Number 39 is Lana Del Rey with ‘Gods and Monsters’, the track is taken from her 2012 Ep ‘Paradise’.

Finally in at Number 40 are the Brighton rock group the Kooks with the 1st track from their 4th studio Album ‘Listen’, the song is called ‘Down’., This is the Kooks 9th top 40 single.

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TOP 40 APRIL 21st 2014 – WEEK 16.
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This week sees 6 new entries, with the top 3 places filled by artists all enjoying their 1st hit singles.

Once again a new song debuts at the top this time it is for Canadian artist Kiesza with her 1st solo single called ‘Hideaway’, the video to the track is unusual as it was recorded in one take.

 Last week’s Number 1 from Sigma slips back one place to Number 2 and the 2nd new entry is at Number 3 for Shift k3y with ‘Touch’, his real name is Lewis Jankel and he comes from London.

Continuing her steady climb up the chart is Tove Lo her single ‘Stay High’ is now up to Number 6.

Elyar Fox gets his 2nd hit of the year with his new entry at Number 11 with ‘A BillionGirls’, his 1st hit was back in January with ‘Do It All Over Again’.

The 4th new entry is at Number 13 for Meridian Dan with ‘German Whip’ the song features rapper Big H who originates from North London.

Dutch brothers Sjoerd and Wouter Janssen are Dance music duo Shotek they  have the 5th new entry at Number 29 with ‘Cannonball’  they are also currently in the chart as featured artists on the David Guetta hit ‘Bad’.

The final new entry is at Number 38 for DJ Snake FT Lil Jon with ‘Turn Down For What’ this is DJ Snakes 1st release under his own name, his previous work includes producing the Lady Gaga  Album ‘Born This Way’.

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TOP 40 APRIL 6TH 2014 – WEEK 14.
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Another week and a new Number 1.

 For the 7th week in a row a new entry tops the chart. It is congratulations to Aloe Blacc whose real name is Egbert Nathanial Dawkins and comes from California.  The song’s called ‘The Man’,this is his 2nd solo hit following on from his 2011 Number 2 single ‘I Need a Dollar’, he was also at Number 1 last year as guest vocalist on the Avicci song ‘Wake Me Up’.

There are a total of 7 new entries  this week and new at  Number 7 is John Martin with ‘Anywhere For You’, he is no stranger to chart success having had 4 previous top 10 hits as featured artist for the Swedish House Mafia and Tinie Tempah , this is his first solo single.

 Its welcome back to the charts at Number 12 for Scottish singer songwriter Paolo Nutini with ‘Scream’, the song is the 1st release from his fourth coming Album ‘Caustic Love’, this single gives him his 7th top 40 hit.

The 2nd single from Shakira’s self titled Album gives her a 2nd hit in 2014, the track is called ‘Empire’ and is new in at Number 25.

On March 31st House music producer Frankie Knuckles died from Type 2 Diabetes. As a tribute to him fans have been buying copies of his 1987 remix of the song ‘Your Love’ and this has charted at Number 29.

 New in at Number 33 is a track called ‘Stay High’ from Tove Lo featuring Hippie Sabotage, the official release is the Habits remix.

Finally in at Number 40 is Kristen Bell with ‘Do You Want to Build a Snowman’, it is the 2nd single release from the Walt Disney soundtrack Album ‘Frozen’ which has  been at Number 1 on the American Album chart for 8 weeks.

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TOP 40 MARCH 30TH 2014 – WEEK 13.
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A total of 6 new entries this week and for the 6th consecutive week we have a new song at the top.

Australian boy band 5 Seconds To Summer debut at the top with ‘She Looks So Perfect’, the song has already been to Number 1 in Australia and New Zealand. 5 Seconds To Summer are Luke Hemming, Michael Clifford, Calum wood and Ashton Irwin.

New at Number 3 is ‘Changes’ from Faul and Wad Ad. These 2 artists are both French and produce dance music. The song has already topped the chart in Germany.

 The other top 10 entry is from Martin Garrix with ‘Wizard’, this is the follow up to last Novembers Number 1 ‘Animal’. Martin Garrix is 17 years old and comes from Amsterdam.

Chris Brown is back at Number 15 with ‘Loyal’, his new album’ X ‘ is due for release later this year and this track is the 4th single release from it featuring a host of guest artists including Lil Wayne.

Next in at Number 21 is Tujamo and Plastik funk ft Sneakbo with the song ‘Dr Who’ .Sneakbo is the stage name of London rapper Agassi Odusina, his previous chart success was as featured artist on ‘Oliver Twist’ by D,banj in 2012.

The final new entry is at Number 33 for Haim with ‘If I Could Change Your Mind’, they are an all girl group and this is the 5th single off their debut album ‘Days are gone’.

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TOP 40 MARCH 24th 2014 – WEEK 12.
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A new week and a new Number 1.

Adam Dyment better known by his stage name Duke Dumont continues his 100% record. This is his 2nd release and his 2nd Number 1 with ‘I Got U’. After last year’s success with ‘Need U’ this new track heavily samples the Whitney Houston song ‘My Love is Your Love’.

There are a total of 5 new entries’ and 1 re-entry.

New in at Number 6 is ‘Word Up’ from Little Mix, the song is the official charity single for Sports Relief 2014’ it becomes the 8th hit for the group and the 4th time that the song ‘Word Up’ has become a hit. It was originally recorded by Cameo in 1986 and then became a hit for Gun in 1994 and it also charted for Melanie B in 1999.

Example is back with his 12th hit single at Number 14 with ‘Kids Again’. This is the 2nd track from his forthcoming Album ‘Live Life Living’.

The re-entry is at Number 19 for the Human League with ‘Don’t You Want Me’. The song was originally the Christmas Number 1 of 1981, it is thanks to the fans of Aberdeen FC that the song is back in the charts, they sing their own rendition of the song citing their midfield player Peter Pawlett with the lyrics changed to ‘Peter Pawlett Baby’.

One place lower at Number 20 sees this week’s 4th entry from American artist Trey Songz with ‘Na Na’, this is the 3rd time he has charted in the top 40.

Finally new in at Number 37 is London Grammar with ‘Hey Now’. The group originate from Nottingham and their debut Album ‘If You Wait’ released last year to critical acclaim contains this there 5th single release.

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TOP 40 MARCH 17th 2014 – WEEK 11.
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With a brand new Number 1 and a total of 8 new entries there’s a lot of change on the new chart.

Dvbbs and Borgeous ft Tinie Tempah debut at the top with ‘Tsunami’.  The song has been a hit in several different countries as an instrumental but hasn’t been released in the UK until now, with a rap added by Tinie Tempah. This is the 4th time TinieTempah has appeared on a Number 1 record.

The second highest new entry is at Number 4 for Enrique Iglesias ft Pitbull with ‘I’m a Freak’ it’s taken from his forth coming Album ‘Sex and Love’ and is his 17th top 40 single.

Flo Rida returns at Number 8 with ‘How I Feel’, the song samples the Nina Simone hit ‘Feeling Good’ and gives Flo Rida his 18th chart entry.

There is a new entry at Number 9 for Pixie Lott with a track called ‘Nasty’ the song samples a 1970s disco song called ‘Dance Across the Floor’ from Jimmy Bo Horne.

Kylie Minogue had her first hit in 1988 with ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ and now 49 hits later she is back with ‘Into the Blue’ at Number 12, the new album is called ‘Kiss Me Once’.

Christina Perri is back with ‘Human’ at Number 14, her most successful single to date was ‘Jar of Hearts’ back in 2010.

The Chainsmokers make Dance music and their single ‘Selfie’ is in at Number 17, this is the 2nd hit single this year to have the title ‘Selfie’ the other was from Nina Nesbitt.

The 8th and final new entry is at  Number 39 for One direction with ‘Midnight Memories’ , the title track of their 3rd Album and is the 3rd single release from the Album.

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Top 40 March 10th 2014 – Week 10.
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We have a brand new Number 1.

Londoner Rowan Jones under the alias of Route 94 goes straight in at the top with ‘My Love’, it is his debut single and continues the dominance of commercial house music on the chart. The vocals are supplied by Jess Glynn who has already been to Number 1 this year as the singer on Clean Bandits ‘Rather Be’.

 In total there are 5 new entries.

 The 2nd highest is at Number 7 for Lily Allen with ‘Air Balloon’, this is her 12th hit single and the 3rd from her forth coming May released Album ‘Sheezus’.

 Coldplay release their 6th studio Album in May called ‘Ghost Stories’ and the1st  single from it has charted at Number 10, the song is called ‘Magic’, this is Coldplay’s 19th hit single.

 The 4th new entry is at Number 26 for English Folk/Alternative Rock musician Nick Mulvey, this is his 2nd single and 1st chart hit. He states fellow folk singer Laura Marling as an influence.

 The final new entry is at 36 for Avicci with ‘Addicted To You’, it is the 4th single to be taken from his Album ‘True’, the unaccredited vocals are those of Audra Mae, she is the great grand niece of Judy Garland.

 A special mention to 2 songs this week.

 ‘ Pompeii’ from Bastille first entered the chart in February of 2013, it has been up and down  the top 100 continuously for the past 54 weeks and is currently still hanging on in there at 37 and one of last year’s Number 1 singles ‘Counting Stars’ from One Republic has now spent 32 weeks in the current top 40.

Pharrell Williams may have lost the top spot on the singles chart, but his Album ‘Girl’ has debuted at the top of the Album chart. His single ‘Happy’ has now topped the charts in 20 different countries.

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Top 40 March 3rd 2014 – Week 9.
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Pharrell Williams with ‘Happy’ becomes only the 3rd ever song to re-climb to Number 1 three times. 

Getting to the top for the 1st time on December 29th last year and spending 1 week there, being replaced by Pitbull and then re-climbing back to the top1 week later for a 2 week run, then losing the top spot to Clean Bandit for 4 weeks and Sam Smith for 1 week and then yesterday reclaiming the Number 1 position.

There are3 new entries this week, all have entered in the top 10 and there are 2 re-entries.

 The highest new entry is at Number 6 for Dutch musician Tiesto whose birth name is Tijs Verwest,  this is his 7th hit under his own name and his 1st top 10 single, the song is called ‘Red Lights’.

New in at Number 7 is Foxes her birth name is Louisa Allen and she comes from Southampton. Her song is called ‘Let Go for Tonight’, her previous successes were a Number 12 hit last year with ‘Youth’ and as Featured Artist on ‘Clarity’ by Zedd and ‘Right Here’ by Rudimental.

The final new entry is at Number 10 from Paloma Faith with ‘Can’t Rely on You’, this is the 1st single from her 3rd Album  called ‘A Perfect Contradiction’ and is her 5th hit single to date.

There are 2 re-entries this week.

 Kid Inc ft Chris Brown with ‘Show Me’ is back in at Number 35 and finally back at Number 26 is Starship with ‘We Built This City’, originally peaking at Number 12 in 1985, this song has been rejuvenated by its use in an Advert for 3 Mobile.

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