Kenya Grace Makes U.K. Chart History with 'Strangers' At No. 1

Story By Joe Frank

Oct 16 2023 Image credit: googl image

Kenya Grace achieves her first No. 1 on the U.K. singles chart with the hit song "Strangers," marking a historic moment.

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The artist, secures the top spot with "Strangers," a drum 'n' bass track released via FFRR.

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Kenya Grace is the second female in history to reach the chart's summit with a song she performed, wrote, and produced.

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The first to achieve this was the legendary Kate Bush with her 1985 hit "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God),"

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"Strangers" not only secures the No. 1 position but also becomes the first chart debut by a British female artist in a decade,

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As anticipated, "Strangers" ends Doja Cat's five-week reign with "Paint the Town Red," causing it to fall from No. 1 to No. 12.

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Claiming the No. 2 spot on the Official U.K. Singles Chart is "Prada" by Casso, RAYE, and D-Block Europe.

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Meanwhile, Tate McRae's "Greedy" maintains its No. 3 position, which is its peak spot.

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South African Afrobeats sensation Tyla makes a significant climb with "Water," moving from No. 10 to No. 7 on the chart.

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Kenya Grace's impressive No. 1 achievement and the chart's dynamic shifts underscore the diversity in the music industry.

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