Latest Trends

"Latest Trends"
Single by A1 x J1
Released	4 February 2021 (2021-02-04)
Recorded	2020–21
Genre	UK Drill
Length	2:38
Label	EMI
Songwriter(s)	Joshua Somerkun Phineas Waweru
Producer(s)	ShoBeatz
A1 x J1 singles chronology
"Latest Trends" (2021) "Plugged In" (2021)
Music video
"Latest Trends" on YouTube

"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.

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 (Tónlistinn) [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‡
New Zealand (RMNZ) [16]	Gold	15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [17]	Platinum	600,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Yaregal, Bizu (19 February 2021). "A1 & J1 Release Visuals for Popular TikTok Track 'Latest Trends'". GRM Daily . Retrieved 20 March 2021.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 July 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1636. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 July 2021. p. 4.
5. "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
6. "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
7. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
8. "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
9. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
10. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 12". Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved 27 March 2021.
11. "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
12. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
13. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
14. Griffiths, George (4 January 2022). "The Official Top 40 biggest songs of 2021". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 4 January 2022.
15. "Danish single certifications – A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". IFPI Danmark . Retrieved 25 March 2023.
16. "New Zealand single certifications – A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". Radioscope. Retrieved 19 March 2025.Type Latest Trends in the "Search:" field.
17. "British single certifications – A1 & J1 – Latest Trends". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 20 October 2021.