Latest Trends
"Latest Trends" is the debut single by British hip hop duo A1 x J1 produced by ShoBeatz. It was originally previewed in late 2020 before being officially released on 4 February 2021. It later found viral popularity on TikTok[1] before reaching a peak of number two on the UK Singles Chart in March 2021 after being remixed with a version featuring Aitch.[2]
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| Single by A1 x J1 | ||||
| Released | 4 February 2021 | |||
| Length | 2:38 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
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| Producer(s) | ShoBeatz | |||
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| "Latest Trends" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
The song has been described by GRM Daily as having "a feel-good vibe with its upbeat, guitar-based production" as well as "clever lyrics including pop culture references and Instagram caption worthy lines".[1] The duo also contribute "smooth vocals from A1 on the chorus and his verse" before "J1 comes through with clever wordplay and bars".[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[4] | 32 |
| Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[5] | 35 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 10 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[7] | 56 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] Remix with Aitch |
25 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[9] | 61 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] | 91 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 2 |
| UK R&B (OCC)[12] | 1 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2021) | Position |
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| UK Singles (OCC)[13] | 26 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Platinum | 600,000 |
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References
- Yaregal, Bizu (19 February 2021). "A1 & J1 Release Visuals for Popular TikTok Track 'Latest Trends'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- Ainsley, Helen (16 March 2021). "A1 x J1's Latest Trends tops the Official Trending Chart following new remix with Aitch". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- Bolarin, Ore (5 March 2021). "GRM Exclusive: A1 X J1 Talk Their Viral Hit 'Latest Trends', Musical Inspirations & More". GRM Daily. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 12". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- Griffiths, George (4 January 2022). "The Official Top 40 biggest songs of 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- "British single certifications – A1 & J1 – Latest Trends". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
