Hozier looks set to retain the UK singles chart title for another week at least, while Perrie Edwards, Dua Lipa and Sabrina Carpenter are tipped to smash the top 10.
Last Friday, April 12, Hozier topped the chart for the first time in his career with “Too Sweet” (Island), going one better than his No. 2 hit “Get Me to the Church” before since a decade. .
According to the Official Charts Company, “Too Sweet” leads the midweek chartahead of Benson Boone's “Beautiful Things” (Warner Records) and Beyoncé's “Texas Hold 'Em” (Columbia/Parkwood Ent), respectively, and is expected to spend a second straight week at No. 1.
Meanwhile, Little Mix's Perrie kicked off her solo career with “Forget About Us” (Colombia). It's new at No.6 on the Official Chart Update and could give the British pop artist the week's top debut. As a member of Little Mix, Perrie has five UK No.1 singles, 19 top 10s and 32 top 40 appearances.
Another chart superstar is far behind, Dua Lipa. The pop singer's “Illusion” (Warner Records) debuts at No. 7 on the Official Chart Update and is expected to give Lipa a third consecutive top 10 single from her upcoming album Radical Optimismwhich will be released on May 3rd and 16th throughout her career.
American pop singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter could be getting a caffeine rush on her first top 10 appearance with 'Espresso' (Island). It peaked at No. 10 on the charts. Carpenter has three career UK top 40 performances, with his best at No. 19 for 2023's “Feather.”
Finally, Manchester chart heavyweights Oasis could return to the top 40 with 'Supersonic' (Big Brother). The Rock Hall-nominated group's debut single celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and is currently at No. 14. That's up from No. 31 since its 1994 release.
All will be revealed when the official UK Singles Chart is released on Friday 19 April.
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