The viral sensation dethrones Sabrina Carpenter, while Lady Gaga and Addison Rae make significant chart debuts.
In an exciting turn of events in the UK music scene, Gigi Perez has soared to the top of the Official Singles Chart with her first-ever Number 1 single, Sailor Song. This viral hit has captivated audiences with its poignant exploration of a sapphic love story, securing its place as a cultural touchstone within the pop landscape. Celebrating her achievement, Perez exclaimed, “What the hell? Oh my God, this is amazing!” in an exclusive interview with Official Charts.
Sailor Song, which had been climbing the charts for three weeks, finally reached the pinnacle, marking Perez’s inaugural entry on the Official Singles Chart. Its success comes as a refreshing change, breaking Sabrina Carpenter’s impressive 21-week reign at the top. With over 5 million streams in the past week alone, Sailor Song has quickly become the most-streamed track in the UK.
Reflecting on her journey and the significance of her song, Perez highlighted the importance of representation in mainstream music: “There’s such a big hole in the conversations that we’re having. There’s an entire group of people—the queer community—who need representation. Knowing that Sailor Song is a vessel for that is amazing. Thank you!”
In a week of fierce competition, ROSÉ and Bruno Mars secured the Number 2 spot with their catchy track, APT. ROSÉ has made history as the first female K-pop solo artist to achieve a Top 5 single in the UK, further elevating her status with this new record. Meanwhile, Gracie Abrams continues her breakout year, with two tracks simultaneously in the Top 5. That’s So True leaps to Number 3, while I Love You, I’m Sorry remains steady at Number 4.
Adding to the week’s excitement, Lady Gaga made a powerful return to the charts with her latest single, Disease, entering at Number 7. This industrial-pop anthem marks her 16th Top 10 hit and showcases her versatility as an artist. It follows her earlier success this year with Die With A Smile, featuring Bruno Mars.
Moreover, Addison Rae has made her mark by entering the UK Top 10 for the first time with Diet Pepsi, which climbed to Number 10, marking a significant milestone in her music career.
In a notable mention, Teddy Swims’s The Door has also reached its re-peak at Number 12, demonstrating the lasting appeal of his music.
Tyler, The Creator continues to impress following his first UK Number 1 album, Chromakopia, with three tracks from the album making their way into the Top 40. Notably, St. Chroma, featuring Daniel Caesar, has become Tyler’s highest-charting single in the UK at Number 15, alongside Noid at Number 16 and Darling, I featuring Teezo Touchdown at Number 24. This development expands Tyler’s total of Top 40 singles to an impressive eight. As the music scene evolves, Gigi Perez’s triumphant rise with Sailor Song signifies a shift towards greater inclusivity, resonating deeply with listeners and setting the stage for future hits
