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Drake set to claim a second week at Number 1

Published

7 years ago

January 31, 2018

umeektv

It looks like Drake won’t be moved from the top of the Official Singles Chart this week as his latest single, God’s Plan, is set to claim a second week at Number 1.

Last week the rapper and singer stormed to the top of the chart to claim his third Number 1 with the track, which features on his new Scary Hours EP.

Drake makes two more appearances in today’s Official Chart Update; on Migos’ Walk It Talk It from his new album Culture II, new at Number 30, and at 36 with Diplomatic Immunity, the other track from his EP.

Rising star Ramz holds firm at Number 2 with his breakthrough hit Barking, and Eminem’s River ft. Ed Sheeran is at 3.

Norwegian singer and winner of BBC’s Sound Of 2018 Sigrid could be claiming her first Top 10 single with Strangers, currently up ten places to Number 4, and Craig David’s I Know You ft. Bastille jumps from 10 to 5 following the release of his new album, The Time Is Now.

New entries and high climbers

US band Portugal The Man are on the cusp of entering the Top 10 this week with Feel It Still, so far up 11 places to Number 9, and Rudimental’s new single These Days ft. Jess Glynne and Macklemore is set to make a big climb, currently up 16 places to Number 17.

Further down, Justin Timberlake is on track to land his second Top 40 hit from his upcoming Man of the Woods album with Say Something (31), and Birmingham rapper Mist could be making his Top 40 debut with Game Changer, currently at Number 35

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Giampaolo Pasquile ‘The Fake Truth’ – Retro-Futurism with a Human Touch

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23 hours ago

June 2, 2025

Philomena Marie

Giampaolo Pasquile’s The Fake Truth is a masterclass in blending the tactile warmth of analog instrumentation with the precision of digital innovation. As a seasoned producer and mix engineer, Pasquile has collaborated with industry giants like Mike Posner and Will.i.am, and his latest project reflects a deep understanding of both musical history and future possibilities.

The album’s charm lies in its ability to evoke nostalgia without succumbing to sentimentality. Pasquile’s meticulous production ensures that every sound serves the song’s emotional core. Lyrically, The Fake Truth delves into themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time. Pasquile challenges listeners to reconsider their perceptions of the past and future, offering a sonic journey that is both introspective and expansive. The album’s hybrid compositions, where AI suggestions are filtered through human creativity, reflect a harmonious coexistence of technology and emotion.

In The Fake Truth, Giampaolo Pasquile has crafted an album that is both a tribute to musical heritage and a bold step into the future. It’s a testament to the enduring power of human creativity in an increasingly digital world.