CHART REFLECTION. The 2012 Grammys will not look the same. A total of 31 categories will be cut as the ceremony is getting a makeover. This means that only one award per genre will be presented – e.g. best rock, pop or r’n’b act. The number of categories within classical music and folk will also be limited while Hawaiian, Native American, Zydeco/Cajun and polka will be merge into a “regional roots” section. The total number of categories will be 78.
CHART SPOTLIGHT. Expect Wretch 32 to raise the chart next Sunday as it is the top playing airplay hit ahead of release. The track “Unorthodox” features Example as a guest vocalist and is the latest grime track to hit airwaves. Née Jermaine Scott, Wretch 32 is a 26-year old rapper from Tottenham.
Last December, he was shortlisted for BBC’s Sound of 2011 poll and MTV also named Wretch 32 a nominee for MTV Brand New 2011.
His previous hit “Traktor” (featuring L) peaked at No.5 in the UK. Wretch 32 has also recorded tracks with Chipmunk, Baby Blue and Maverick Sabre throughout his career.
CHART SPOTLIGHT. Foo Fighters replaces Glasvegas atop the Swedish album chart with the new offering Wasting Light. Backed up by a recent performance in Stockholm, it’s the second time the group scores a No.1 in this country. Back in 2005, In Your Honor topped the tally.
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Apart from the Greatest Hits compilation in 2009, the group hasn’t charted with new material since Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007). Despite being American, the group is still to achieve a Billboard 200 No.1. In Your Honor managed to peak at No.2, while the new set is yet to chart.
CHART SPOTLIGHT. Monday sees the release of the new Taio Cruz single “Telling the World.” It is lifted off the soundtrack to Rio: The Movie, an American/Brazilian 3D computer animated movie similar to the Ice Age series.
Packed with music, the soundtrack sports musical contributions from Sérgio Mendes, will.i.am, Jamie Foxx and Ester Dean. Cruz released several singles from his Rokstarr album, not least the trans-Atlantic No.1 “Break Your Heart.” His last single “Falling in Love,” did not chart however.
The British singer-songwriter made his debut in 2006 with “I Just Wanna Know.” He has released two studio albums so far. As WelcheMusic previously reported “Break Your Heart” was initially intended for Cheryl Cole.
