[Hot Video Alert] Jessie J. featuring David Guetta - LaserLight

Jessie J. premiered the video for the David Guetta-assisted "LaserLight" April 10th.  Featured on the Platinum Edition of her debut album, Who You Are, "LaserLight" will be Jessie J's final single off the album.  The stunning electro-house ballad was co-written by Jessie, The Invisible Men and David Guetta.  

While it's not due to be released as a single until May 13th, the single has already managed to climb to the impressive #5 spot on this weeks UK Singles Chart.  As if hitting #5 isn't impressive enough, Jessie J has broken UK Chart records as the first UK female to have six top 10 hits from one album.  How amazing is that? Jessie joins the ranks of Take That, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Michael Jackson, all of whom who's landed the same feat.  Girl has a lot to be proud of.

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Kosovo-Born British Singer/Songwriter Rita Ora Drops Hot Debut U.S. Single & Video

Hot off the success of her collaboration with DJ Fresh, Kosovo-born British singer/songwriter Rita Ora is ready to make a splash over on this side of the pond, releasing the video for her debut U.S. single "How We Do (Party)."  Produced by hip-hop hit makers The Runners (Keyshia Cole, Chris Brown, Usher), "How We Do (Party)" is the ultimate party song, borrowing lyrics from Notorious B.I.G.'s 1993 single "Party and Bullshit."  Released March 20th on Jay-Z's Roc Nation, "How We Do (Party)" was written by Andre Davidson, Andrew Harr, Bonnie McKee alongside a troop of other talented songwriters.

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Jessie J to Release David Guetta Collaboration, 'LaserLight' May 13th

On May 13th British singer/songwriter Jessie J will release "LaserLight," a collaboration with French DJ/Producer David Guetta as the seventh single off her triple-platinum selling debut album, Who You Are.  The song, which was written by Jessie J herself along with The Invisible Men, Giorgio Tuinfort, Frederick Riesterer and Guetta, appears on the special Platinum Edition of Who You Are, which was released November 14th in her native UK.  

While nothing new or groundbreaking, "LaserLight" certainly isn't a toss away track.  After having worked with Jessie J previously on a track ("Repeat") included on his last album, Guetta returns the favor here on "LaserLight."  Taking full advantage of David Guetta's mass popularity and penchant for creating dance divas out of traditional pop stars, this collaboration totally makes sense to me.  "LaserLight" is a club-friendly banger that works with Jessie J's powerhouse vocals soaring over Guetta's generous electro-house beats.  It's basically "When Love Takes Over" featuring Jessie J, and that's not a dis by any stretch of the imagination.  A video for the single has reportedly been filmed and is expected out soon.

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Ones to Watch in 2012: Beatrice Eli

I tell ya, there must be something in the Swedish water supply that's conducive to the creation of amazing pop music.  Beatrice Eli is yet ANOTHER talented singer/songwriter hailing from Sweden.  Dark and twisty, her style is a tasteful yet seductive combination of dark, atmospheric pop vocals and trippy electronic beats, coming together in the form of a masterful debut single, "The Conqueror."  From the press release:

"Combining heart-swelling vocals, offbeat production and wrenching lyrics about love and loss, 'The Conqueror' may well be one of the most devastating yet beautiful pop songs you’re likely to hear all year."

Eli's musical influences range from jazz and soul to hip-hop, electronic and rock, citing everyone from The Notorious B.I.G. and Janet Jackson to Bjork, Salt N Pepa and Nirvana.  Eli says, "I've realized I like classical arrangements, strong lyrics and hooks. If you have that, you can put an interesting production on it and make it fresh, but also timeless."  "The Conqueror" really is a beautiful introduction to Beatrice Eli, highlighting her strengths as a songwriter and all around creative soul.  Explaining the meaning behind the song, Eli says:

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Hot Video Alert: Jessie J - Domino

"Domino" is the latest single by international pop star Jessie J and it's a hot one.  Originally released as the first (and as of yet, only) single off of the re-release of her debut album, Who You Are, "Domino" was co-penned by Jessie alongside Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly, Max Martin and Henry Walter, with production brought to you by Dr. Luke and Cirkut.  With a team like that behind you, how can you not have a hit?  What "Domino" lacks in originality, it more than makes up for in fun factor.  The song is a just what we needed after hearing her depression-inducing yet emotionally stirring last UK single "Who You Are." "Domino" is bubblegum pop at it's finest.  Another thing I like about the song is how well it showcases Jessie J's vocal range.  It's easy for a a voice to get lost in the production of a song, especially an up-tempo dance/pop number like this one.  On  "Domino," Jessie J comes out the gate, chirping her way to Mariah Carey-like vocal heights.  While there are most definitely some vocal effects in play here, there's no doubt in my mind that Jessie J can hit those high notes live.  Despite what haters might say, the girl has talent for miles, and she's only 23!

While "Domino" actually came out back in August (before the November release of "Who You Are") the colorful, sexy and carefree Ray Kay-directed video (see below) only just premiered yesterday so I'm taking some liberties by calling it her "latest" single.  As far as I'm concerned, a video is a pretty major promotional tool and if it's being released now, the label (Island/Lava) still must have plans for"Domino."  Over here in the U.S., Jessie J has been taking baby steps with regards to an American career.  Officially, "Domino" is only her second single here in the States, serving as a follow up to the B.o.B.-assisted "Price Tag" which managed to peak at #23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart last winter.  While not as successful as it's U.S. predecessor, "Domino" still managed to chart at a respectable #28 on the Hot 100 Chart, not to mention #16 on the Billboard U.S. Pop Songs chart and #39 on the U.S. Adult Pop Songs chart.  While not officially released as a single in her native England, "Domino" peaked at #54 on the Official UK Singles Chart.  Not too shabby. Not too shabby at all.  Check out some sick "Domino" remixes, done up by none other than the Jump Smokers and Hype Jones. Hot indeed.

Since making her debut in the UK with the hit single "Do It Like A Dude" back in 2010, Jessie J has been making waves.  The openly bisexual singer is a BRIT Award-winner and has been announced as one of the judges slash mentors on the UK version of the hit U.S. music reality show The Voice which is set to premiere on BBC One sometime in 2012 where she'll be joined by Tom Jones and The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue and will.i.am. Jessie's first taste at U.S. success came with the release of Miley Cyrus' "Party In The U.S.A," a song which Jessie J co-wrote with Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly (two of her collaborators on "Domino").  Her debut album, Who You Are, peaked at #2 on the UK charts when it was released last February and to date has spawned four top 10 UK singles ("Do It Like A Dude," "Price Tag," "Nobody's Perfect" and "Who You Are").  While she's certainly had more success in her native UK, Jessie J is just picking up momentum her in the U.S. and it's only a matter of time before she explodes.

Jessie J's U.S. profile received a nice, healthy boost when she earned herself a prestigious 'musical guest' spot on Saturday Night Live back in March and played 'House Band' on the MTV VMA's.  Jessie J. was all set to open for Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour, but was replaced by Music Is My King Size Bed-favorite Ellie Goulding after a foot injury put her out of commission.  No matter.  When Who You Are finally came out here in November, it debuted at an impressive #11.  Well done Ms. J. Well done.  While I'd love to see Jessie release some of her other UK singles Stateside, I think it's a smart move on her label's part to release new material here.  Speaking of new material, Jessie J's rumored third U.S. single is none other than "LaserLight," a David Guetta-produced/Invisible Men-co-penned track that appears on the album's re-release.  As much as it pains me to see her hooking up with David Guetta, he does know a thing or two about making a hit record. Look for a video for "LaserLight" sometime in 2012. Right now,  you can download "Domino" on U.S. iTunes HERE and watch Jessie J perform on 'NBC's New Years Eve with Carson Daly' where she'll be joined by U.S. Voice judges Blake Shelton and Cee-Lo Green, Drake, Tony Bennett and many more.

Check out Jessie J on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter//VEVO

Hot Video Alert: Jessie J - Who You Are

Jessie J sure has a lot of haters out there and I don't honestly know why. I think she's one of the most talented pop stars to come out of the UK in quite some time.  Vocally, I think she's a powerhouse and she delivers with EVERY performance, even during the 2011 MTV VMA's where she was performing as "house band," confined to a throne because of an injury.  Girl delivers EVERY TIME. Well...at least every time she sings live.  I've definitely caught more than a couple of her performances where she's quite obviously singing to a backing track or lip syncing altogether.  Regardless, however you cut it - Jessie J can sing.

"Who You Are" is the fifth single and title track from her debut album.  Jessie J co-wrote the track with Toby Gad and Shelly Peiken with Gad serving as producer as well.  Released in the UK on November 13th, the track has so far peaked at #8 becoming Jessie's fourth top ten single in her home country.  Directed by Emil Nava, video premiered on VEVO and YouTube September 29th.  The video, which draws it's inspiration from Sinead O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" video, features a predominantly stationary Jessie J singing to the camera in a lonely, dimly lit motel room.  As the song draws to a close, her emotions manifest themselves in the form of a torrential rainstorm - an indoor rainstorm, I should add. Before long, Jessie is completely soaked and wrought with emotion.  Not very subtle but still quite effective.

Look out for remixes from Exemen and Seamus Haji and check out the video for "Who You Are" below and download the single on U.S. iTunes HERE.  Also worth a listen, check out the incredibly poppy Dr. Luke and Cirkut-produced fun new single "Domino" (taken from the album's re-release) HERE.  Also worth a watch...check out the video for Jessie's more upbeat but equally powerful "Who's Laughing Now" HERE.  Oh, and you can see her on TV this Spring (in the UK) when she serves as one of the judges/mentors in the first season of The Voice UK this upcoming Spring alongside will.i.am!  Love me some Jessie J, obviously.

Check out Jessie J on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter//VEVO

Ones to Watch in 2012: Lily Elise

As big a fan I am of Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis and other winners, oftentimes the contestants that most captivate me aren't the winners, but rather those that don't even make it to the final round.  Case in point...Lily Elise.  A contestant on season 1 of The Voice, from the moment Elise stepped out on stage, this 20 year talent just emanated pop star appeal.  When she opened her mouth to sing...DAMN!  No wonder she got Christina Aguilera to turn her chair around! Although she was eliminated in the Quarter Finals Elise made an impression on me, so it's exciting to see her moving forward with her own burgeoning pop career.

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Hot Video Alert: Jessie J - Nobody's Perfect

UK phenom Jessie J has announced plans to release "Nobody's Perfect" as her official third single in the UK on May 23rd and I think it's a good choice. The song has a big chorus which really showcases Jessie J's vocal talent in it's best light. Previous singles "Do It Like A Dude" and "Price Tag" both featured little bursts of impressive vocals but on "Nobody's Perfect," we get a whole song full! Sure, Jessie still lets out the occasional growl, "Y-EAH!" or riff but "Nobody's Perfect" should prove to all the haters that she has legitimate talent. Frankly, I'm surprised that she has so many haters. Sure, her label (Lava/Universal Republic in the U.S. and Universal/Island in the UK) has been throwing a lot of resources at Jessie J, trying to make her a star but the truth of the matter is - she is a star. She has the look. She has the talent. It's a shame that all artists don't get the full backing of their labels but in Jessie J's case, I'm just saying that it's deserved. The girl has undeniable talent.

In typical Jessie J fashion, the Emil Nava-directed video, which premiered on April 14th, is a lot of fun. The video has a whole Alice In Wonderland vs. The Shining vibe going on, complete with a cast of colorful characters, brightly colored costumes, makeup and Jessie J looking simply fabulous throughout. I love it!

Jessie J's debut album Who You Are just came out here in America and seems to be off to a good start. The album is currently in the Top Ten on the iTunes album charts. Who You Are, which came out in the UK at the end of February, made it all the way to #2 on the UK Albums Chart. Her singles have also been performing well in the UK with first single "Do It Like A Dude" peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart and "Price Tag" going all the way to the top. Over here in America "Price Tag" was a Top 40 hit, peaking at #40 on the Billboard Hot 100. I guess we'll have to see how Who You Are does on the Billboard charts this week. I'm hoping for a strong debut. Considering how hard her U.S. label has been pushing her, it could happen! Appearances on Saturday Night Live and Jay Leno could only help things along here in the States. Do your part by downloading Who You Are on iTunes HERE. In the meantime, make sure you check out this new remix for "Nobody's Perfect" by Netsky and remember that the single will be released in the UK on May 23rd.

Jessie J - Nobody's Perfect [Netsky Full Remix] by PurplePR

Check out Jessie J on the web:

Official Site//MySpace//Facebook//Twitter//VEVO

Adele Maintains Position Atop the Official UK Singles & Albums Charts

For the second week in a row, Adele's beautiful ballad "Someone Like You" remains in the top spot.  Co-penned by Adele and Dan Wilson (who also served as producer) the single started gaining traction a couple of weeks ago after a poignant performance at the BRIT Awards.  So far the single has peaked at #65 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #35 on the Canadian Hot 100.  Check out a magnificent live performance of the song taken from VH1 Unplugged: Adele HERE.  While "Someone Like You" was released as the official single in the UK, elsewhere in Europe, the equally brilliant Fraser T. Smith-produced "Set Fire To The Rain" was released as the official second single.  Below, listen to this brilliant dance remix of "Someone Like You" by The Thin Red Men.

Elsewhere on the singles chart, Jessie J and Rihanna maintain their #2 spots where as Adele drops back to #5 leaving room for Lady Gaga to rise to #4.  Both Chipmunk and Alexis Jordan sink one spot to #6 and #7  respectively.  Singer/songwriter Jessie J, who's album was released this past week must be pleased to see her debut single "Do It Like A Dude" reenter the Top Ten.  As far as new chart entries this week, there aren't too many worth mentioning with the exception of the new Foo Fighters single (#22), and two Jessie J album tracks - "Who You Are" & "Nobody's Perfect" (#40, #81).  Disappointing chart performances include new entries from Alesha Dixon, who's new single, "Every Little Part Of Me" featuring Jay Sean, enters the chart at a measly #78.  Promising beginnings for Britney Spears' who's new single "Till The World Ends" enters at #55 after only being released last Friday and The Black Eyed Peas new single, which was officially released only yesterday in the UK enters the chart at #89.  New singles out this week include "That's The Truth" from McFly, "Mirrors" by Natalia Kills, Olly Murs' "Heart On My Sleeve," Willow Smith's second single, and Tinie Tempah's "Wonderman," featuring Ellie Goulding.  What will happen next week? Do any of these new entries have what it takes to dethrone Adele? We'll have to wait and see I suppose.

Official UK Singles Top 10//March 12, 2011

1. Adele//Someone Like You

2. Jessie J feat. B.o.B.//Price Tag

3. Rihanna//S&M

4. Lady Gaga//Born This Way

5. Adele//Rolling In The Deep

6. Chipmunk feat. Chris Brown//Champion

7. Alexis Jordan//Good Girl

8. Chris Brown//Yeah 3X

9. Bruno Mars//Grenade

10. Jessie J//Do It Like A Dude

[SEE THE FULL TOP 100 HERE]

On the album chart front, Adele also maintains her #1 position for the sixth consecutive week.  This is BEYOND impressive.  What's even more impressive is how well the album's been doing in America, debuting in the #1 spot and selling over 350,000 copies, becoming the highest debut yet of 2011.  Coming in strong at #2 is Jessie J's debut album, Who You Are, which was bumped up by nearly an entire month, all for the best it turns out.  English rock band Beady Eye (made up of former members of Oasis, including Liam Gallagher) debuts at #3 on the UK Albums Chart, while Clare Maguire's Light After Dark makes an impressive entrance at #7 following the #23 debut of her second single, "The Last Dance."  The final new entry in this week's Top Ten, Alexis Jordan, who's self titled debut was released last week slides into the #9 slot, following the #6 debut of her second single "Good Girl" last week.

Other new chart entries this week come from Lykki Li, who's sophomore set Wounded Rhymes enters the chart at #37 (a vast improvement from the #112 debut of 2008's Youth Novels) and Far East Movement, who's debut album Free Wired debuts at #63.  U.S. acapella group Straight No Chaser also enters the chart this week with their latest album, With A Twist, coming in at #91 on the UK Albums Chart.  New albums out this week which should chart next Sunday include Avril Lavigne's Goodbye Lullaby as well as new releases from Lupe Fiasco, Marianne Faithfull, Noah & The Whale and Slash.


Official UK Albums Top 10//March 12, 2011

1. Adele//21

2. Jessie J//Who You Are

3. Beady Eye//Different Gear, Still Speeding

4. Adele//19

5. Rihanna//Loud

6. Bruno Mars//Doo-Wops & Hooligans

7. Clare Maguire//Light After Dark

8. Mumford & Sons//Sigh No More

9. Alexis Jordan//Alexis Jordan

10. Cee-Loo Green//The Lady Killer

[SEE THE FULL TOP 100 HERE]

Adele Tops UK Singles & Albums Chart, Earns First #1 Single

Adele overload! Wow GIRRRRL! You go! UK singer/songwriter Adele earns her first #1 single this week with "Someone Like You," which quickly rose to the top following an ABSOLUTELY spellbinding performance at the 2011 BRIT Awards. Co-penned by Adele and Dan Wilson, the heartfelt ballad sits atop the chart for the second week in a row, right above Jessie J's "Price Tag" which is sitting pretty in the #2 spot. Rihanna's "S&M" climbs 3 spots into #3, topping Adele's debut single "Rolling In The Deep," which remains in the 4th position, giving Adele 4 singles in the Top 100 this week (along with "Make You Feel My Love" and "Chasing Pavements"). Making it's debut this week, the infectious pop/dance smash "Good Girl" by U.S. singer Alexis Jordan. "Good Girl" is the follow up to "Happiness," which peaked at #3 when it was released last October. Not a bad showing for a second single, eh? I'm still hoping for a U.S. release! In other chart news, Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" dips down 5 spots to #8 this week. Looks like the UK isn't as in love with "Born This Way" as the rest of the world is? I can't say I'm too shocked.

Other new entries this week include the Gwyneth Paltrow/Matthew Morrison Rihanna cover from Glee (#22) and Clare Maguire's second single, "The Last Dance" (#23). Gwyneth also makes an appearence at #31 with her Cee-Lo Green "Forget You" cover (also from Glee).  We'll have to see if next week's new releases unseat any of our Top Ten.  On the schedule we have new tunes from Chipmunk featuring Keri Hilson, James Blake, X-Factor contestant Mary Byrne, McFly, Natalia Kills, Olly Murs, Plan B, Tinie Tempah featuring Ellie Goulding and Willow Smith, just to name a few.  Should be interesting...

Official UK Singles Top 10//March 5, 2011

1. Adele//Someone Like You
2. Jessie J feat. B.o.B.//Price Tag
3. Rihanna//S&M
4. Adele//Rolling In The Deep
5. Chipmunk feat. Chris Brown//Champion
6. Alexis Jordan//Good Girl
7. Bruno Mars//Grenade
8. Lady Gaga//Born This Way
9. Chris Brown//Yeah 3X
10. P!nk//F*kin' Perfect

[SEE THE FULL TOP 100 HERE]

Adele's good fortune continues on the Official Album Chart front as well as 21 spends yet another week at #1. That's 5 weeks now. Impressive to say the least! Not only that but Adele's album, which came out in America last week, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Way to go lady! Her debut, 19 (which sits in the #2 spot this week on the UK Albums Chart) peaked at #10 here in the States so this is pretty epic. The Glee Cast make a strong debut at #4 with Volume 4 of their popular compilation albums. The rest of the Top Ten just doesn't interest me so I won't waste your time. Check out the link below to see the whole 100. Other new entries this week include Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie XX's new collaboration album We're New Here (#33) as well as...well. That's all I got for you.  Look out for new albums next week from Avril Lavigne, Kanye West, Noah & The Whale, Lupe Fiasco, Marianne Faithfull, Pet Shop Boys and Slash.  I hate to see it but I honestly don't see any of these guys dethroning Adele but who knows. Stranger things have happened.

Official UK Albums Top 10//March 5, 2011

1. Adele//21
2. Adele//19
3. Rihanna//Loud
4. Glee Cast//Glee:The Music - Volume 4
5. Mumford & Sons//Sigh No More
6. Bruno Mars//Doo-Wops & Hooligans
7. Tinie Tempah//Disc-Overy
8. Plan B//The Defamation of Strickland Banks
9. Cee-Lo Green//The Lady Killer
10. JLS//Outta This World

[SEE THE FULL TOP 100 HERE]

Jessie J and Adele Top Official UK Singles/Albums Charts...Again

Jessie J has a lot to be thankful for. Her second single, "Price Tag," featuring American rapper B.o.B. remains QUEEN of the UK Singles Chart this week, with it's second week at the top of the charts. Following close behind, the new single from UK rapper Chipmunk, who's first single "Champion" was released last week. The single features controversial American R&B artist Chris Brown. Taken from Chipmunk's forthcoming sophomore album, Transition, "Champion" becomes The Chip Diddy Chip's second highest charting single since 2009's "Oopsy Daisy." The third entry on the chart goes to Lady Gaga and her new single, "Born This Way," lifted off her forthcoming album of the same title. This is pretty impressive for Gaga, considering the single sold 60,000 copies in just 34 hours. Not sure if the single will climb next week or dip. We'll have to wait and see I guess.

Other new entries of note this week include "Stuttering" by Loick Essien feat. N-Dubz (#36), "Time Warp" and "Touch A Touch A Touch A Touch Me" both performed by the Glee Cast (#63 and #72), and "Stuck Like Glue" by American country group Sugarland. Meanwhile, Jay Sean's new single, "Hit The Lights" featuring Lil Wayne managed to debut at a disappointing #67. Let's see what happens next week when Alexis Jordan, Clare Maguire, Brandon Flowers, Good Charlotte, Kanye West, Nadine Coyle and P!nk all release new singles. Sounds like some tough competition.

Official UK Singles Top 10//February 19, 2011

1. Jessie J feat. B.o.B.//Price Tag
2. Chipmunk feat. Chris Brown//Champion
3. Lady Gaga//Born This Way
4. Bruno Mars//Grenade
5. Adele//Rolling In The Deep
6. Chris Brown//Yeah 3X
7. Ke$ha//We R Who We R
8. Taio Cruz feat. Travie McCoy & Kylie Minogue//Higher
9. Enrique Iglesias feat. Ludacris//Tonight (I'm F**kin' You)
10. Diddy Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey//Coming Home

[SEE THE FULL TOP 100 HERE]

On the album chart front, Adele maintains her position at #1 for the third week in a row, selling 134K this week bringing the grand total sales to nearly 500K. WOW. I can't WAIT to see what kind of damage she does here in America. It appears that the demand for Adele is greater than I imagined here in the States, considering tickets to her Boston show this May sold out in less than 30 minutes. Thankfully, I managed to secure tickets but WOW. I was NOT expecting that at all. 21 is due out in the U.S. via Columbia Records on February 22nd. Elsewhere on the charts, the Chase & Status album drops down 3 spots, Bruno Mars' moves up to #2, Rihanna moves up to #3 and Eva Cassidy moves up to #4. Making debuts this week...Mike Skinner (AKA The Streets) with his fifth and final album as The Streets, Computers And Blues comes in with a strong showing at #8, one spot lower than their 2008 album Everything is Borrowed. Folktronica artist James Blake enters at #9 with his debut self-titled album. Signed to Universal Republic in the States, the album was digitally released on February 8th. James Blake is AMAZING. I love his whole vibe and the fact that he covered a Feist song makes him even more appealing.

Other new Album Chart entries worth noting? How about the sound latest Glee soundtrack, The Rocky Horror Glee Show coming in at #23. Next we have U.S. country duo Sugarland coming in at #43, followed by Cut Copy and their third album Zonoscope, landing at an unpleasant #82. Can Adele maintain her top spot for four weeks straight? With releases planned by Far East Movement, Glee Cast, and Jay Sean, I think the chances are pretty good.

 Official UK Albums Top 10//February 19, 2011

1. Adele//21
2. Bruno Mars//Doo-Wops & Hooligans
3. Rihanna//Loud
4. Eva Cassidy//Simply Eva
5. Chase & Status//No More Idols
6. Adele//19
7. Rumer//Seasons Of My Soul
8. Streets//Computers And Blues
9. James Blake//James Blake
10. Take That//Progress

[SEE THE FULL TOP 100 HERE]

Jessie J and Adele Top Official UK Singles/Albums Charts

English singer/songwriter Jessie J has clocked her first #1 single. It was announced today that Jessie J's second single, the B.o.B.-assisted "Price Tag" debuted in the #1 spot on the Official UK Singles chart, unseating Bruno Mars' "Grenade" from the top spot. Jessie J's first single, "Do It Like A Dude" peaked at #2 when it was released last November and was considered a massive hit, so Jessie J should be doing cartwheels over this achievement. "Price Tag" was produced by Dr. Luke and co-written by Jessie J, Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly, and Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. The UK release of Jessie J's debut album, Who You Are (Lava/Universal Republic), has been bumped up to February 28th. It's due out in America on April 12th. American fans can look forward to "Casualty Of Love," a new ballad that will serve as the third single, due out February 15th on iTunes. Download "Price Tag" on iTunes HERE. Check out the rest of the Top Ten below:

OFFICIAL UK SINGLES TOP 10//February 12, 2011

1. Jessie J feat. B.o.B.//Price Tag
2. Bruno Mars//Grenade
3. Ke$ha//We R Who We R
4. Adele//Rolling In The Deep
5. Enrique Iglesias feat. Ludacris//Tonight (I'm F**king You)
6. Diddy Dirty Money feat. Skylar Grey//Coming Home
7. Jessie J//Do It Like A Dude
8. Taio Cruz feat. Travie McCoy & Kylie Minogue//Higher
9. Chris Brown//Yeah 3X
10. Chase & Status feat. Liam Bailey//Blind Faith

[SEE THE FULL TOP 100 HERE]

Over on the Official UK Albums chart, Adele proves to be an unstoppable force as her sophomore album, 21, remains in the #1 spot for the second week in a row with second week sales of over 135,000.  This gives Adele two #1 records, including her debut album, 19, which went to the top when it was released in 2008.  Not only that but her debut album has re-entered the Top Ten, sitting pretty in the #4 spot.  The new album showcases a more mature sound for Adele and features the lead single "Rolling In The Deep," which peaked at #2 on the UK Singles chart and currently sits at #4.  Featuring production from Rick Rubin, Paul Epworth, Jim Abbiss, Fraser T Smith, Ryan Tedder and Dan Wilson, 21 is do out in North America February 22nd on Columbia Records.  Download "Rolling In The Deep" on iTunes HERE.  You can also now download the Jamie XX Shuffle remix HERE. Check out the rest of the Top Ten below:


OFFICIAL UK ALBUMS TOP 10//February 12, 2011

1. Adele//21
2. Chase & Status//No More Idols
3. Bruno Mars//Doo-Wops & Hooligans
4. Adele//19
5. Rihanna//Loud
6. Eva Cassidy//Simply Eva
7. Ellie Goulding//Lights
8. Imelda May//Mayhem
9. Rumer//Seasons of My Soul
10. Cee-Lo Green//The Lady Killer

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Hot Video Alert: Jessie J feat. B.o.B. - Price Tag

Jessie J. is back with her HOTLY anticipated second single, "Price Tag," featuring American rapper B.o.B. The single is decidedly more POP than her successful debut single, "Do It Like A Dude," which went on to the #2 spot on the Official UK Singles chart. With it's reggae undertones and up-beat GIRL POWER lyrics "Price Tag" is a worthy follow up to a an amazing first single. While not as hard hitting as "Do It Like A Dude," "Price Tag" really showcases Jessie J's softer side which I quite like. The fun video, directed by Emil Nava, (who previously directed "Do It Like A Dude" and most recently - Parade's debut video for "Louder") features Jessie J. dressed up like a sexified music box ballerina, a trashy marionette and a variety of other "youthful" fan-TASTY characters. "Price Tag" is the second single to be lifted off of Jessie J.'s forthcoming debut record, Who You Are, due out on Universal March 28th in the UK and on Lava/Universal Records in the States on April 12th. The single is out now on iTunes in the UK.

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