A1 x J1

Last updated

A1 x J1
Origin Coventry, England
Kent, England
Genres British hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rappers
  • songwriters
Years active2021–present
Labels EMI Records
Members
  • Phineas "A1orfundz" Waweru (born 13 May 2005)
  • Joshua "J1mulla" Somerkun (born 4 June 2003)

A1 x J1 (real names Phineas Waweru and Joshua Soremekun) are a British hip hop duo. They released their debut single "Latest Trends" in February 2021, which charted at number 2 in the UK and was remixed by Aitch and A Boogie wit da Hoodie. Their second single "Baby" featured British singer and rapper Deno. They were also featured on the deluxe edition of KSI's album All Over the Place , and on the debut single by British rapper SwitchOTR, as well as recording a song for the Plugged In series by Fumez the Engineer.[ citation needed ]

Contents

Discography

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[1] 		AUS
[2] 		FIN
[3] 		IRE
[4] 		NOR
[5] 		NZ
Hot
[6] 		SWE
[7]
"Latest Trends"
(Solo or remix featuring Aitch or A Boogie wit da Hoodie)		2021268—10—2561Non-album singles
"Plugged In"
(with Fumez the Engineer)		———————
"Baby"
(featuring Deno)		98——————
"Night Away (Dance)"
(featuring Tion Wayne)		202211831021172681
"Deal or No Deal"
(featuring Mabel)		98—————— About Last Night...
"Don't Lie"
(featuring Nemzzz)		———————Non-album single
"One of a Kind"
(with Russ Millions and French the Kid)		———————One of a Kind
"Man on a Mission"
(featuring SL) [9] 		———————Non-album singles
"Scary"
(with Aitch) [10] 		202388——————
"Pretty Girls Love DBE" [11] ———————
"Bad Guy" [12] 2024———————
List of singles as featured artist, with year released, selected chart positions, and album name shown
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
UK
[13] 		DEN
[14] 		IRE
[15] 		NLD
[16] 		NOR
[17] 		NZ
Hot
[18] 		SWE
[7]
"Coming for You"
(SwitchOTR featuring A1 x J1) [19] 		2021537227128759
  • BPI: Platinum [8]
Non-album single
"Deep End"
(Adzmilli featuring A1 x J1) [20] 		2023———————LO(V/S)ER

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Know You"2021 KSI, S-X All Over the Place (Deluxe)
"Where Did You Go?" (Remix)2022 Jax Jones, MNEK Non-single remix
"Highs & Lows" (Remix)2023Prinz, Gabriella BeeNon-single remix

Awards and nominations

YearAwardNominated workCategoryResultRef.
2021 MOBO Awards "Latest Trends"Song of the YearNominated [21]
2022 BRIT Awards Song of the Year Nominated [22]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Caught in the Middle (A1 song)</span> 2002 single by A1

"Caught in the Middle" is a song by British-Norwegian boy band A1. It was released on 21 January 2002 as the lead single from their third studio album, Make It Good (2002). The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and received a silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in October 2018. In the United States, the song received moderate airplay and charted for seven weeks on the Radio & Records Mainstream chart, peaking at number 46; it was A1's only single to chart in the US.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Nights</span> 2014 single by Avicii

"The Nights" is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii, featuring uncredited vocals from singer/songwriter Nicholas Furlong. On 1 December 2014, it was released as a digital download by PRMD Music and Universal Island on Avicii's The Days / Nights EP, then on 11 January 2015 in the United Kingdom. The song peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the UK Dance Chart. On 23 January 2015, Avicii released "The Nights ", his own remix of the song. The song appears on the UK version of Avicii's second studio album Stories (2015).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ina Wroldsen</span> Norwegian singer and songwriter

Ina Christine Wroldsen, previously known simply as Ina, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter. She was a part of the electropop duo Ask Embla with Icelandic producer and songwriter Arnthor Birgisson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Labrinth discography</span>

The discography of British musician and producer Labrinth consists of three studio albums, two soundtrack albums, two extended plays (EPs), twenty singles and fourteen music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bebe Rexha discography</span>

American singer and songwriter Bebe Rexha has released three studio albums, three extended plays, 32 singles, five promotional singles, and twenty-two music videos. Rexha released "I Can't Stop Drinking About You" as her debut single in 2014, followed by "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy", which was certified Platinum by the Swedish Recording Industry Association (GLF). Both releases were included on I Don't Wanna Grow Up (2015), the singer's first extended play. In 2015, Rexha collaborated with G-Eazy for her breakthrough single "Me, Myself & I", which experienced widespread success worldwide and was awarded multi-Platinum certifications in several countries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Millionaire (Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals song)</span> 2016 single by Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals featuring Nelly

"Millionaire" is a song by American DJ trio Cash Cash and British DJ Digital Farm Animals. It features vocals from American rapper Nelly, and was released digitally as the eighth single from their fourth studio album, Blood, Sweat & 3 Years (2016), on June 3, 2016. The song was written by Nelly, Nicholas Gale, Eldra Debarge, Etterlene Jordan, Jason Epperson, Alexander Makhlouf, Jean Paul Makhlouf, Lavell Webb, and Samuel Frisch, with production being handled by Cash Cash and Digital Farm Animals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kygo discography</span>

Norwegian DJ and record producer Kygo has released four studio albums, one extended play, 43 singles, 8 promotional singles, 13 remixes and 29 music videos. According to Recording Industry Association of America, Kygo has sold 10 million certified albums and singles in the US, including the multi-platinum hits "It Ain't Me" with Selena Gomez and "Higher Love" with Whitney Houston.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Chainsmokers discography</span>

The discography of American DJ duo the Chainsmokers consists of five studio albums, one soundtrack, fifteen extended plays, forty two singles, three promotional singles, thirty-three music videos, and thirty-eight remixes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marshmello discography</span>

The American music producer and DJ Marshmello has released five studio albums, two extended plays, forty-five singles, nine other charted songs, sixteen remixes, forty-three music videos and seven production-credited songs. Marshmello's debut studio album Joytime was released through his Joytime Collective record label on January 8, 2016. Despite failing to debut on the Billboard 200, the album peaked on three Billboard charts: Dance/Electronic Albums, Top Heatseekers and Independent Albums, at number five, fourteen and forty-one, respectively.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alan Walker discography</span>

The discography of Norwegian DJ Alan Walker consists of four studio albums, seven extended plays, 54 singles, 33 remixes and 21 music videos.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Matoma discography</span>

This is the discography of Norwegian DJ and music producer Matoma.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Noah Cyrus discography</span>

American singer Noah Cyrus has released one studio album, three extended plays, 27 singles, and seven promotional singles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ski Mask the Slump God discography</span> Punk rap recording artist discography

American rapper Ski Mask the Slump God has released one studio album, four mixtapes, five collaborative mixtapes, four extended plays and 17 singles. Ski Mask's debut studio album, Stokeley, was released on November 30, 2018 through Republic Records and peaked on the US Billboard 200 chart at number six.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Nas X discography</span>

American rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Nas X has released one studio album, two extended plays (EP), one mixtape and fourteen singles. The release of his country rap single "Old Town Road", achieved viral popularity in early 2019 and climbed the music charts internationally and became diamond certified by November of that same year. Lil Nas X released his second EP, titled 7 in 2019 through Columbia Records. Two more singles were released from the EP "Panini" and "Rodeo". His debut studio album, Montero was released in 2021 through Columbia Records. The album was preceded by the chart-topping singles "Montero " and "Industry Baby", as well as "Sun Goes Down".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ali Gatie</span> Iraqi-born Canadian singer

Ali Gatie is an Iraqi–Canadian singer and songwriter managed by SAL&CO. In 2019, his song "It's You" achieved worldwide success, charting on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaked at number 70 and reaching the top 30 in Australia, Canada, Ireland and Sweden, as well as the top 10 in New Zealand and in Germany.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aitch (rapper)</span> British rapper

Harrison James Armstrong, known professionally as Aitch, is a British rapper from Manchester. He rose to fame in 2018 with the track "Straight Rhymez". His debut studio album Close to Home (2022) reached number two on the UK Albums Chart.

Arizona S. Zervas is an American rapper and singer. He is best known for his 2019 single "Roxanne", which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 after being prominently featured in Spotify playlists. The success of the song led him to tour nationwide after its release, and in November of that year he signed with Columbia Records. "Roxanne" also topped the charts in New Zealand, and reached the top ten in the UK, Australia, and several other countries. His debut studio album, Wild West (2023) was released independently and charted #59 on US Apple Music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Latest Trends</span> 2021 single by A1 x J1

"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 before reaching a peak of number two on the UK Singles Chart in March 2021 after being remixed with a version featuring Aitch or a version with A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Body (Russ Millions and Tion Wayne song)</span> 2021 song by Russ Millions and Tion Wayne

"Body" is a song by British rappers Russ Millions and Tion Wayne, released on 25 March 2021 through GDS Records and Atlantic Records. The song was produced by Gotcha, and promoted with a TikTok dance challenge, as well as a remix released in April 2021 featuring Bugzy Malone, Fivio Foreign, Darkoo, Buni, ArrDee, E1 (3x3) and ZT (3x3). "Body" peaked at the top of the UK Singles Chart, becoming the first UK drill song to top the chart. Outside the United Kingdom, "Body" topped the charts in Australia, Ireland and New Zealand, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. The song also reached the top 20 in Canada, Finland, Iceland, Lithuania, Portugal, Singapore and Slovakia.

Riley Jason Davies, known professionally as ArrDee, is a British rapper. His debut mixtape, Pier Pressure, was released on 18 March 2022. ArrDee has received numerous accolades, including silver, gold and platinum plaques from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for his string of successful tracks.

References

  1. ↑ "A1 & J1 | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. ↑ Peaks in Australia:
    • "Latest Trends": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 July 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1636. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 July 2021. p. 4.
    • "Night Away (Dance)": "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 4 April 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1674. Australian Recording Industry Association. 4 April 2022. p. 4.
  3. ↑ "A1 X J1, Tion Wayne" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat . Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "Discography A1 x J1". irish-charts.com. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  5. ↑ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2022-13". VG-lista . Retrieved 2 April 2022.
  6. ↑ Peaks on the NZ Hot Singles Chart:
  7. 1 2 "Discography A1 x J1". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
  8. 1 2 3 "British certifications – A1 and J1". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 21 May 2023.Type A1 and J1 in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  9. ↑ "Man On A Mission - Single by A1 x J1 & SL". Apple Music. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  10. ↑ Kelly, Tyler Damara (23 October 2023). "A1 x J1 link up with Aitch on 'Scary'". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "A1 x J1 come through with "Pretty Girls Love DBE"". GRM Daily . 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  12. ↑ "Watch A1 x J1 be the "Bad Guy" in latest video". GRM Daily . 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  13. ↑ "SWITCHOTR FT A1 & J1 | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 10 November 2021.
  14. ↑ "Track Top-40 Uge 3, 2022". Hitlisten . Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  15. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  16. ↑ "SwitchOTR feat. A1 x J1 – Coming for You". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  17. ↑ "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2021-47". VG-lista . Retrieved 27 November 2021.
  18. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  19. ↑ "SwitchOTR feat. A1 x J1 - "Coming for You"". Front View Magazine. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  20. ↑ "Deep End (feat. A1 x J1) - Adzmilli". Spotify. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  21. ↑ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (11 November 2021). "Dave tops nominations at 2021 Mobo awards". The Guardian . Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  22. ↑ Rose, Anna (18 December 2021). "The nominees for the 2022 BRIT Awards have been revealed". NME . Retrieved 29 April 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.