Chase & Status vs. Chappell Roan: Who Will Claim the U.K. No. 1 Single?

The race for the Official U.K. Singles Chart top spot is heating this week up as English electronic music duo Chase & Status, composed of Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status), tentatively hold on to the No. 1 position with their Stormzy collaboration “BACKBONE.”

Despite their strong showing, Chappell Roan is hot on their heels, aiming to secure her first-ever No. 1 with “Good Luck, Babe,” which is currently sitting at No. 2 on the midweek chart and fewer than 1,000 chart units behind. The competition between these two powerhouse tracks is expected to continue throughout the week, making for a nail-biting finish.

Further down the Official Chart Update, dance music collective BL3SS, alongside CamrinWatsin and bbyclose, are on track to break into the Top 5 for the first time with their breakthrough hit “Kisses,” which has climbed up one spot to No. 5. The track has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks and is expected to be a strong contender as we approach the weekend.

In terms of new entries, all eyes are on Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, who are set to make a significant impact with their new collaboration “Die With A Smile.”

The track is projected to debut at No. 7, marking Gaga’s 15th U.K. Top 10 hit and Bruno’s 11th. Their combined star power is sure to keep this song in the spotlight for weeks to come.

The midweek update also suggests significant movement for Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, and D.O.D., whose track “Somedays” could jump up eight places to No. 11, putting it within striking distance of the Top 10 by the week’s end. Additionally, Teddy Swims is poised to break into the Top 20 for the first time with “The Door,” currently at No. 19, and Post Malone and Luke Combs could see their collaboration “Guy For That” climb to No. 20.

With these chart battles underway, it’s shaping up to be an exciting week on the Official U.K. Singles Chart. Stay tuned!