"Latest Trends" is the debut single by UK Drill duo A1 x J1. 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] or a version with A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

"Latest Trends"
Single by A1 x J1
Released4 February 2021 (2021-02-04)
Recorded2020–21
Genre
Length2:38
LabelEMI
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)ShoBeatz
A1 x J1 singles chronology
"Latest Trends"
(2021)
"Plugged In"
(2021)
Music video
"Latest Trends" on YouTube

Composition

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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

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Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Latest Trends"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 68
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] 32
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[6] 35
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 56
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9]
Remix with Aitch
25
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 61
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11] 91
UK Singles (OCC)[12] 2
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[13] 1

Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Latest Trends"
Chart (2021) Position
UK Singles (OCC)[14] 26

Certifications

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Certifications for "Latest Trends"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[15] Gold 45,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[16] Platinum 600,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Yaregal, Bizu (19 February 2021). "A1 & J1 Release Visuals for Popular TikTok Track 'Latest Trends'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 July 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1636. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 July 2021. p. 4.
  5. ^ "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  8. ^ "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 12". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
  11. ^ "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  13. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  14. ^ Griffiths, George (4 January 2022). "The Official Top 40 biggest songs of 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Danish single certifications – A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
  16. ^ "British single certifications – A1 & J1 – Latest Trends". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 October 2021.