Press release -
Eric Prydz storms to the top of the Shazam Tag Chart
London, 14 July 2008 - With more than one million tracks Tagged each week by Shazam users; the world's leading mobile to web music services provider, Shazam unveils a weekly UK Top 40 Tag Chart - a strong indicator of future hit singles.
This week, Swedish DJ/producer Eric Prydz enters the chart at number one with his upcoming single Pjanoo. Not set for official release until September 2008, the dance track is already proving a hit in clubs across Europe and looks set to be the biggest tune of Ibiza this summer.
Also featuring highly in the Shazam Tag Chart this week is Evanescence's 2004 hit, My Immortal after featuring in an episode of teen soap Hollyoaks. Making up the top five are DJ Ironik, Kid Rock, Madcon and Jordin Sparks.
Shazam's chart for Monday 7th July to Monday 14th July 2008 is based on thousands of music fans across the UK using the Shazam to 'Tag' their favourite tunes with their mobile phone. To Tag a track, you simply hold your phone to the music to learn the name of the track and the artist, get cover art, reviews, recommendations and buy the song. To see how easy it is to discover music with Shazam, you can download ShazamiD by simply texting SMART to 80805, visit shazam.com or try it out by dialling 2580
This week's Shazam Tag Chart
Position | Artist | Title | Label | Release Date |
| 1 | Eric Prydz | Pjanoo | Data | 01 September 2008 |
| 2 | DJ Ironik | Stay With Me | Asylum | 30 June 2008 |
| 3 | Kid Rock | All Summer Long | Atlantic | 14 July 2008 |
| 4 | Madcon | Beggin' | RCA | 11 August 2008 |
| 5 | Jordin Sparks Feat. Chris Brown | No Air | RCA | 7 July 2008 |
| 6 | Dizzee Rascal Feat. Calvin Harris & Chrome | Dance Wiv Me | Dirtee Stank | 7 July 2008 |
| 7 | Evanescence | My Immortal | Wind-up-Records | 8 December 2003 |
| 8 | Gabriella Cilmi | Sweet About Me | Island | 9 June 2008 |
| 9 | The Script | The Man Who Can't Be Moved | Phonogenic | 28 July 2008 |
| 10 | Freemasons Feat. Katherine Ellis | When You Touch Me | Loaded | 30 June 2008 |
| 11 | DJ NG Feat. Katy B & MC Versatile | Tell Me | Data | TBC |
| 12 | Basshunter | All I Ever Wanted | Hard2beat | 7 July 2008 |
| 13 | Nina Simone | Sinnerman | RCA | 21 February 1933 |
| 14 | Ne-Yo | Closer | Mercury | 23 June 2008 |
| 15 | Noah And The Whale | 5 Years Time | Mercury | 04 August 2008 |
| 16 | Adele | Hometown Glory | XL | 21 July 2008 |
| 17 | Dave Spoon & Paul Harris Feat. Sam Obernik | Baditude | Toolroom | TBC |
| 18 | Ida Maria | I Like You So Much Better When You're Naked | RCA | 21 July 2008 |
| 19 | Busta Rhymes Feat. Linkin Park | We Made It | Warner Bros. | 30 June 2008 |
| 20 | Usher | Moving Mountains | LaFace | 21 July 2008 |
Topics
- Art, Culture, Entertainment
Categories
- shazam tag chart
About Shazam
Shazam is one of the most popular apps of all time, used by hundreds of millions of people globally to connect to the world around them. Building on its pioneering leadership in music identification, Shazam now helps people discover, interact with, and share video, audio, or printed content on TV, radio, movie screens, magazines, newspapers, packaged goods, and retail stores -- and now Shazam lets music fans follow their favorite artists to see their Shazams and share in the thrill of discovery. The app has exceeded 20 billion total Shazams since its launch, and users Shazam over 20 million times each day. For more information on how Shazam has created new technology tools for brands to utilize data visit www.shazam.com
