Chase & Status and Stormzy are making a daring transfer on the U.Okay. Official Singles Chart this week with their explosive new observe “BACKBONE.”

The observe, a mix of Chase & Status’s darkish drum and bass beats and Stormzy’s commanding circulation, has surged to the highest of the midweek chart. It marks a serious second for the duo, who may very well be on the point of touchdown their first-ever collaborative U.Okay. No. 1 single.

For Stormzy, it might add one more milestone to his spectacular profession, giving him his fourth No. 1 hit. He first hit No. 1 in 2019 with “Vossi Bop” and later that yr with “Own It,” that includes Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy, and “Take Me Back to London” additionally with Sheeran.

However, the battle for the highest spot is much from over.

Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” has proven exceptional endurance, leaping again to No. 2. Roan’s observe, a catchy pop anthem with an irresistible hook, has been a fan favourite, and its resurgence suggests it nonetheless has the potential to problem for No. 1 by the tip of the week.

Meanwhile, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish’s “Guess” has slipped to No. 3, however with its pulsating beats and the star energy of each artists, it stays a powerful contender on this week’s chart race. The track, which beforehand held the highest spot, nonetheless stays a replay amongst listeners, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see it make a late push again in the direction of No. 1.

Beyond the highest three, the charts are bustling with exercise.

At No. 4, Billie Eilish continues to carry sturdy with Birds of a Feather. The observe has proven exceptional endurance on the charts, sustaining its place close to the highest for 13 weeks. Meanwhile, Myles Smith is sitting comfortably at No. 5 with Stargazing, a observe that has steadily climbed the charts over the previous 14 weeks.

“Kisses,” the breakout summer time hit from Bl3SS, CamrinWatsin, and bbyclose, continues its ascent, now perched at No. 6. The observe’s clean, laid-back vibe has made it a summer time staple, and it’s edging ever nearer to cracking the Top 5.

In a shock transfer, Jade’s “Angel Of My Dreams” is about to re-enter the U.Okay. Top 10 at No. 8. The track, with its ethereal vocals and haunting melody, has been given new life by the discharge of its S.A.D. (Slow. Angelic. Dramatic.) model.

Further down the chart, Sonny Fodera, Jazzy, and D.O.D.’s “Somedays” is making a big leap, climbing 19 locations to land at No. 12. The observe, a club-ready anthem with a driving beat, is vibing with listeners as we head deeper into summer time.

This week’s chart battle is shaping as much as be one of the thrilling in current reminiscence. With “BACKBONE” at present main the cost, the strain is on for Chase & Status and Stormzy to keep up their momentum and safe that No. 1 spot.

But with sturdy competitors from Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, and Billie Eilish, something might occur by the point the U.Okay. Singles Chart is revealed.