CHART SPOTLIGHT. British singer Maverick Sabre’s “Let Me Go” reached the UK top 20 tonight. The track samples Isaac Hayes’ “Ike’s Rap 2” and also features a chorus similar to Portishead’s “Glory Box.” The music video below is set in Las Vegas.
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.
