List of UK Independent Singles Chart number ones of 2011

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The UK Indie Chart is a weekly chart that ranks the biggest-selling singles that are released on independent record labels in the United Kingdom. The chart is compiled by the Official Charts Company, [1] and is based on both physical and digital single sales. In 2011, eleven different singles have topped the chart – with singer Adele and musician Example each claiming three of them.

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Summary

2011 opened with British-singer Adele continuing her reign at the top of the chart. Having first reached the peak on 3 October 2010; the cover of "Make You Feel My Love" spent a total of 10 weeks at the peak – 8 during the course of 2010, on four non-consecutive runs.

Adele's reign was then ended when Sound of 2011 nominee Nero reached number-one on the chart with their single "Me & You"; although after one week Adele had returned to the peak. Adele then replaced herself at the top of the chart with the lead single from second studio album 21 , entitled "Rolling in the Deep"; which also debuted at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The single spent a total of four consecutive weeks at the peak before again being replaced by another single by herself, this time with the second single from 21, "Someone Like You"; which following from a performance at the 2011 Brit Awards climbed to number-one on the UK Singles Chart, marking Adele's first number-one.

After an incredible nine consecutive weeks at the peak, "Someone Like You" was dethroned on 24 April by Wretch 32 and Example's collaborative single "Unorthodox" – which having peaked at number 2 on the singles chart remained at the top spot for three consecutive weeks. On 15 May, Iranian singer Yasmin debuted at number-one on the chart with second single "Finish Line", although its time at the peak was short lived when Adele's "Someone Like You" returned to the number-one spot to continue a non-consecutive run currently totalling seventeen weeks.

Adele was then dethroned for a third time during 2011 when French DJ Alex Gaudino topped the chart with Kelly Rowland-collaborated "What a Feeling" on 4 June. The following week, rapper Example scored a number-one single with "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" – which also topped the singles and dance chart. The single marked the second number-one single from the musician in 2011 alone, having already claimed number-one singles with "Won't Go Quietly" (2010) and "Kickstarts" (2010). Having spent four consecutive weeks at the peak, Example was dethroned on 10 July by Ministry of Sound artist DJ Fresh with the Sian Evans-assisted "Louder" – which also topped the singles chart.

Following on from an impressive six weeks at the peak, 21 August saw Wretch 32 claim a second number-one single with the Josh Kumra-assisted "Don't Go" – which, much like the predecessor, topped the singles chart. The single spent two weeks at the number-one spot before musician Example claimed a third number-one single of the year with "Stay Awake" – marking his fifth number-one single overall.

Number-one singles

Singer Adele dominated early 2011; spending a total of sixteen weeks at the peak, firstly with her 2010 peaking "Make You Feel My Love" then with "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You". Adele.jpg
Singer Adele dominated early 2011; spending a total of sixteen weeks at the peak, firstly with her 2010 peaking "Make You Feel My Love" then with "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You".
Example earned a further three number-one singles in 2011 with "Changed the Way You Kiss Me", "Stay Awake" and the Wretch 32 collaboration "Unorthodox". ExampleSICK.jpg
Example earned a further three number-one singles in 2011 with "Changed the Way You Kiss Me", "Stay Awake" and the Wretch 32 collaboration "Unorthodox".
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Dagger-14-plain.pngBest-selling indie single of the year
Issue dateSingleArtistRef.
2 January"Make You Feel My Love" Adele [2]
9 January"Me & You" Nero [3]
16 January"Make You Feel My Love"Adele [4]
23 January"Rolling in the Deep" [5]
30 January [6]
6 February [7]
13 February [8]
20 February [A] "Someone Like You" Dagger-14-plain.png [9]
27 February [A] [10]
6 March [A] [11]
13 March [A] [12]
20 March [13]
27 March [A] [14]
3 April [15]
10 April [16]
17 April [17]
24 April"Unorthodox" Wretch 32
featuring Example 		[18]
1 May [19]
8 May [20]
15 May"Finish Line" Yasmin [21]
22 May"Someone Like You" Dagger-14-plain.pngAdele [22]
29 May [23]
4 June"What a Feeling" Alex Gaudino featuring Kelly Rowland [24]
11 June [A] "Changed the Way
You Kiss Me"		Example [25]
18 June [A] [26]
26 June [27]
3 July [28]
10 July [A] "Louder" DJ Fresh
featuring Sian Evans 		[29]
17 July [30]
24 July [31]
31 July [32]
7 August [33]
14 August [34]
21 August [A] "Don't Go"Wretch 32
featuring Josh Kumra 		[35]
28 August [36]
4 September [A] "Stay Awake"Example [37]
11 September [38]
18 September [39]
25 September [40]
2 October [41]
9 October"Wherever You Will Go" Charlene Soraia [42]
16 October [43]
23 October [44]
30 October [45]
6 November [46]
13 November [47]
20 November [48]
27 November [49]
4 December [50]
11 December"Midnight Run"Example [51]
18 December [52]
25 December"Dominick the Donkey" Lou Monte [53]

Number-one artists

PositionArtistWeeks at
number one
1 Adele 17
2 Example 15
3 Charlene Soraia 9
4 DJ Fresh 6
5 Wretch 32 5
6 Alex Gaudino 1
6 Lou Monte 1
6 Nero 1
6 Yasmin 1

See also

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Wretch 32 Musical artist

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Pass Out (song) 2010 single by Tinie Tempah

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Example discography Discography

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Rolling in the Deep 2010 single by Adele

"Rolling in the Deep" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, 21 (2011). It is the lead single and opening track on the album. The song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth. The singer herself describes it as a "dark blues-y gospel disco tune". In 2011 it was reportedly the biggest crossover hit in the United States since 1985; "Rolling in the Deep" gained radio airplay from many different radio formats. It was first released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single from 21 in digital download format. The lyrics describe the emotions of a scorned lover.

Traktor (song) 2011 single by Wretch 32 featuring L Marshall

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Someone like You (Adele song) 2011 single by Adele

"Someone like You" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele. It was written and produced by Adele and Dan Wilson for her second studio album, 21 (2011). It is the second single and final track on the album. The song was inspired by a broken relationship with one's life partner, and lyrically speaks of Adele's coming to terms with it. XL Recordings released the song as the second single from the album on 24 January 2011 in the United Kingdom and on 9 August 2011 in the United States. Accompanied only by a piano in the song, Adele sings about the end of the relationship with her ex-partner.

Set Fire to the Rain 2011 english song by Adele

"Set Fire to the Rain" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele for her second studio album, 21 (2011). The song was written by Adele and Fraser T. Smith while the production was handled by the latter. It became Adele's third consecutive US number-one single from 21 and reached the top ten in most of other foreign markets. It is a power pop ballad with lush instrumentation and a swelling string arrangement, in contrast to the understated production of most songs on the album. The song has received acclaim from various critics with many complimenting on Adele's vocals but received comparisons to Bruno Mars's song "Grenade". "Set Fire to the Rain" was voted by readers of Billboard as their favorite number one hit of 2012. Though no official music video was released for the song, a live performance from the DVD Live at the Royal Albert Hall was uploaded to video-sharing website YouTube. This rendition won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

Unorthodox (Wretch 32 song) 2011 single by Wretch 32 featuring Example

"Unorthodox" is a song by Tottenham-born rapper Wretch 32 featuring vocals from British recording artist Example. It was released on 17 April 2011 as the second single from his second studio album Black and White. A 12" vinyl was released the following day. The song samples Run D.M.C.'s "What's It All About" and Manchester band The Stone Roses' 1989 hit "Fools Gold" which appears on the US version of The Stone Roses and later on Turns into Stone. The track was produced and co-written by British production team Future Cut. The song also features on the album Now 79.

Hello (Adele song) 2015 single by Adele

"Hello" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Adele, released on 23 October 2015 by XL Recordings as the lead single from her third studio album, 25 (2015). Written by Adele and with its producer, Greg Kurstin, "Hello" is a piano ballad with soul influences, and lyrics that discuss themes of nostalgia and regret. Upon release, the song garnered critical acclaim, with reviewers comparing it favourably to Adele's previous works and praised its lyrics, production and Adele's vocal performance. It was recorded in Metropolis Studios, London.

Easy on Me 2021 single by Adele

"Easy on Me" is a song by English singer-songwriter Adele released on 15 October 2021, through Columbia Records as the lead single from her fourth studio album, 30 (2021). Her first musical release in nearly five years, "Easy on Me" was produced by American record producer Greg Kurstin, who also co-wrote the song with Adele. It is a minimally produced pop ballad, set to a prominent, sombre piano, and propelled by sparse bass beats. Expressing themes of nostalgia, regret, and forgiveness, the song's lyrics represent Adele's plea to her son, in which she details her struggles with her dissolved marriage and requests him to be kind to her.

References

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  3. ↑ 9 January 2011
  4. ↑ 16 January 2011
  5. ↑ 23 January 2011
  6. ↑ 30 January 2011
  7. ↑ 6 February 2011
  8. ↑ 13 February 2011
  9. ↑ 20 February 2011
  10. ↑ 27 February 2011
  11. ↑ 6 March 2011
  12. ↑ 13 March 2011
  13. ↑ 20 March 2011
  14. ↑ 27 March 2011
  15. ↑ 3 April 2011
  16. ↑ 10 April 2011
  17. ↑ 17 April 2011
  18. ↑ 24 April 2011
  19. ↑ 1 May 2011
  20. ↑ 8 May 2011
  21. ↑ 15 May 2011
  22. ↑ 22 May 2011
  23. ↑ 29 May 2011
  24. ↑ 4 June 2011
  25. ↑ 11 June 2011
  26. ↑ 19 June 2011
  27. ↑ 26 June 2011
  28. ↑ 3 July 2011
  29. ↑ 10 July 2011
  30. ↑ 17 July 2011
  31. ↑ 24 July 2011
  32. ↑ 31 July 2011
  33. ↑ 7 August 2011
  34. ↑ 14 August 2011
  35. ↑ 21 August 2011
  36. ↑ 28 August 2011
  37. ↑ 4 September 2011
  38. ↑ 11 September 2011
  39. ↑ 18 September 2011
  40. ↑ 25 September 2011
  41. ↑ 2 October 2011
  42. ↑ 9 October 2011
  43. ↑ 16 October 2011
  44. ↑ 23 October 2011
  45. ↑ 30 October 2011
  46. ↑ 6 November 2011
  47. ↑ 13 November 2011
  48. ↑ 20 November 2011
  49. ↑ 27 November 2011
  50. ↑ 4 December 2011
  51. ↑ 11 December 2011
  52. ↑ 18 December 2011
  53. ↑ 25 December 2011
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