Tion Wayne and Russ Millions have made UK chart history with their banger “Body,” which has rocketed atop the Official UK Singles Chart.
Via a three-place jump to #1 on this week’s chart, the album gains the distinction of becoming the first-ever Drill single to hit the top spot and it serves as both artists’ first No.1 single.
The release saw a substantial boost following the fiery remix featuring Arrdee, 3x3E1 & ZT, Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, Darkoo, and Buni. Citing all the acclaimed hype for the track, ‘Body’ managed to draw in over 71,000 chart sales, with a massive 10.7 million in streams.
The elated artists said to Official Charts: “We want to thank everyone for getting us the first drill Number 1. Big up everyone on the remix, big up everyone involved, big up the Atlantic family… Mad love.”
Speaking on the historic feat, EVP of Atlantic Records, Austin Daboh said: “Drill music gives a voice to the youth and it’s an outlet for them to express themselves. It’s been amazing to watch Body’s explosive popularity rise to a point where it has completely crossed over into the mainstream with this Number 1.
At Atlantic we’re delighted to have played our part and to have watched the incredible results and reaction to this track. Tion Wayne is a special artist and a huge priority for myself, Ed, Briony and the rest of the Atlantic team and we’re looking forward to building on his, and drill’s, first Number 1 record.”
Chief Executive of Official Charts Company, Martin Talbot also added: “Over 69 years, the Official Singles Chart has seen a multitude of different genres pioneering a new Number 1 sound. The fantastic achievement this week of Tion Wayne and Russ Millons marks a brand new high point for drill and perhaps the beginning of a new era for the Official Singles Chart.”
A huge congratulations to the trailblazers Tion and Russ!.
Take in ‘Body’ below.
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