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Depeche Mode Collaborates with Stargate on Remix Album

CHART SPOTLIGHT. Remember June 6^th. Not since it’s the Sweden’s National Day, but the return of Depeche Mode. Remixes 2: 81-11 features a brand new remix of the group’s 1989 hit “Personal Jesus.” The multi-talented Norwegian Stargate album safely takes “Personal Jesus” to another level and it’s amazing that these are the same guys who produced Ne-Yo’s “So Sick” and Rihanna’s “What’s My Name?”

Throughout the years, the track has been covered by both Johnny Cash and Marilyn Manson. Dubbed as “Personal Jesus ’11,” this will be the first single off the remix album. Other contributors includes Eric Prydz (“Never Let Me Down Again”), Röyksopp (“Puppets”) and Jacques Lu Cont (“A Pain That I’m Used To”).

Jennifer Lopez Re-Claims the Top Spot in Sweden

CHART SPOTLIGHT. Jennifer Lopez manages to steal back the No.1 spot from Eric Saade as “On the Floor” returns to the top for a second non-consecutive week. Saade drops out of the top ten falling 1-12 (!).

Jennifer Lopez Tops Swedish Singles Tally as Melodifestivalen Fever Fades

Rihanna beats the original No.7 peak for “S&M” with the remix version featuring Britney Spears. The renewed interest propels the track from 8-3 in its 22^nd week. Spears’ own hit “Till the World Ends” vaults 9-4, its best position to date. The single bowed at No.23 five weeks ago, only to fall to No.38 the following week. It broke into the top ten last week and could very well become a lengthy chart hit.

The UK No.1 hit “Party Rock Anthem” by LFMAO breaks into the top ten, climbing 11-6. This week, Snoop Dogg and David Guetta also is new to the top ten with “Sweat.”

Can Lady Gaga’s Producer Revive Jennifer Lopez?

As WelcheMusic previously reported, Romanian vocalist Alexandra Stan is also making progress as “Mr. Saxobeat” vaults 49-14. The highest new entry comes from Lady Gaga’s “Judas,” which bows at No.19. The track also debuted at No.15 in the UK on Sunday.

Will S&M become StarGate’s Ninth No.1?

CHART SPOTLIGHT. You’ve probably noticed by now how WelcheMusic proudly supports our Nordic producers Max Martin, RedOne, Shellback and StarGate. Per a recent article in Billboard, it’s clear that Norwegian StarGate has been so successful over the years and “S&M” with Rihanna could very well become their ninth Hot 100 hit.

So far, the team has scored the following No.1 hits in the US:

Rihanna – Rude Boy (2010)
Rihanna – Only Girl (In the World) (2010)
Rihanna – What’s My Name (2010)
Katy Perry – Firework (2010)
Wiz Khalifa – Black and Yellow (2011)
Ne-Yo – So Sick (2006)
Beyoncé – Irreplacable (2006)
Rihanna – Take a Bow (2008)

Look out for Jennifer Lopez next single with Lil’ Wayne – “I’m Into You” might also do the trick and become a No.1 for the production team. They’re also working on material with JoJo, Kelly Rowland and have produced Blue’s “I Can” which will compete in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest for the UK.

Rihanna Adds Another Date to Stockholm Visit

CHART REFLECTION. The countdown has already begun as Rihanna will host two concerts in Stockholm this November. Two dates are now penned, 1^st and 2^nd November. In addition, the singer also has a stop in Malmö (31/10).

Hugely successful, Rihanna places no less than five tracks on the current Swedish singles tally. “S&M” falls 7-12 in its 16^th week. Her album Loud leapfrogs 33-16 in its 16^th week. The next single is expected to be “California King Bed,” a ballad.

WelcheMusic recently reported that Rihanna will cover Vogue’s April issue.