Latest Trends
"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.
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| Single by A1 x J1 | ||||
| Released | 4 February 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2020–21 | |||
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| Length | 2:38 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | ShoBeatz | |||
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| "Latest Trends" on YouTube | ||||
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
    
| Chart (2021) | Peak position | 
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[4] | 68 | 
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 32 | 
| Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[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
    
| Chart (2021) | Position | 
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| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 26 | 
Certifications
    
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales | 
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| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[15] | Gold | 45,000  | 
| United Kingdom (BPI)[16] | Platinum | 600,000  | 
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References
    
- Yaregal, Bizu (19 February 2021). "A1 & J1 Release Visuals for Popular TikTok Track 'Latest Trends'". GRM Daily. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- 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.
- 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.
- "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 July 2021". The ARIA Report. No. 1636. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 July 2021. p. 4.
- "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 18 February 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 12". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
- "A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 March 2021.
- Griffiths, George (4 January 2022). "The Official Top 40 biggest songs of 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- "Danish single certifications – A1 x J1 – Latest Trends". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
- "British single certifications – A1 & J1 – Latest Trends". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 October 2021.