Latest Trends

"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.

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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

Weekly chart performance for "Latest Trends"
Chart (2021)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[4]	68
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)^[5]	32
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)^[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

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

Certifications

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

^ ^a ^b 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.
^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 July 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1636. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 July 2021. p. 4.
^ "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 Hip Hop and 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.
^ "Danish single certifications – A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
^ "British single certifications – A1 & J1 – Latest Trends". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 October 2021.

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