Press release -
Shazam predicts hottest new tunes
London, 12 May 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.
The Shazam Tag Chart features a number of tracks which have yet to be released. Coming in at number six in the chart is Ne-Yo's single Closer which looks set to be a hit on its 30th June release. Eyes are also on Sara Bareilles, Simple Plan, Taio Cruz, Vampire Weekend and Duffy who have all broken into the chart before the official release of their upcoming tracks.
TV again makes it's impact on the Shazam Tag Chart as Natalie Merchant's 1999 hit, Break Your Heart enters at number four thanks to a full length track play on Hollyoaks May 7th episode.
Shazam's chart for Monday 6th May to Monday 12th May 2008 is based on thousands of music fans across the UK using Shazam to 'Tag' their favourite tunes with their mobile phone. All you need to do is hold up your mobile phone and dial 2580 to sample a track for five to ten seconds. Shazam will identify the track and immediately text back the name of the artist and song title and log the request in the Tag Chart.
This week's Shazam Tag Chart
| Position | Artist | Title | Label | Release Date |
| 1 | Wiley | Wearing My Rolex | Asylum | 28 April 2008 |
| 2 | September | Cry For You | Hard2beat | 14 April 2008 |
| 3 | Usher Feat. Young Jeezy | Love In This Club | RCA | 28 April 2008 |
| 4 | Natalie Merchant | Break Your Heart | Elektra | 6 February 1999 |
| 5 | Will.I.Am | Heartbreaker | Polydor | 5 May 2008 |
| 6 | Ne-Yo | Closer | Mercury | 30 June 2008 |
| 7 | Pryda | Pjanoo | Data/Pryda | TBC |
| 8 | Alex Gaudino Feat. Shena | Watch Out | Data | 9 June 2008 |
| 9 | Wideboys Feat. Shaznay Lewis | Daddy O | AATW | 5 May 2008 |
| 10 | Adele | Cold Shoulder | XL | 21 April 2008 |
| 11 | Sara Bareilles | Love Song | Epic | 2 June 2008 |
| 12 | The Script | We Cry | RCA | 28 April 2008 |
| 13 | Cahill Feat. Nikki Belle | Trippin On You | AATW | 21 April 2008 |
| 14 | Pendulum | Propane Nightmares | WEA | 28 April 2008 |
| 15 | Simple Plan | Untitled | Lava/Atlantic | 8 October 2008 |
| 16 | Gusto | Disco's Revenge 2008 | AATW | 19 May 2008 |
| 17 | Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain | Low | Atlantic | 24 March 2008 |
| 18 | Royworld | Dust | Virgin | 19 May 2008 |
| 19 | Kelly Rowland Feat. Travis McCoy | Daylight | RCA | 5 May 2008 |
| 20 | Chris Brown | With You | Jive | 24 March 2008 |
| 21 | Duffy | Warwick Avenue | Polydor | 26 May 2008 |
| 22 | David Jordan | Move On | UCJ | 12 May 2008 |
| 23 | Taio Cruz | I Can Be | Island | 26 May 2008 |
| 24 | Vampire Weekend | Oxford Comma | XL | 26 May 2008 |
| 25 | Estelle Feat. Kanye West | American Boy | Angel | 24 March 2008 |
| 26 | The Ting Tings | That's Not My Name | Columbia | 12 May 2008 |
| 27 | Alphabeat | Fascination | Island | 3 March 2008 |
| 28 | Gabriella Cilmi | Sweet About Me | Island | 17 March 2008 |
| 29 | Jay Sean | Maybe | Jayded | 28 April 2008 |
| 30 | Santogold | L.E.S. Artistes | Atlantic | 5 May 2008 |
| 31 | Plummet | Damaged | Serious | 14 April 2008 |
| 32 | Cassie | Is It You? | Bad Boy/Atlantic | 12 May 2008 |
| 33 | Kat DeLuna Feat. Busta Rhymes | Run The Show | Epic | TBC |
| 34 | Mark Knight & Funkagenda | Man With The Red Face | Toolroom | TBC |
| 35 | The Kinks | Shangri-La | Pye | 12 September 2008 |
| 36 | Michael Jackson Feat. Akon & Will.I.Am | Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008 | RCA | 12 May 2008 |
| 37 | P.M. Dawn | Set Adrift On Memory Bliss | Polygram | 6 June 1991 |
| 38 | Utah Saints | Something Good '08 | Data | 17 March 2008 |
| 39 | Ben's Brother | Stuttering | Relentless | 28 April 2008 |
| 40 | Scouting For Girls | Heartbeat | Epic | 7 April 2008 |
Topics
- Art, Culture, Entertainment
Categories
- shazam tag chart
- wiley
- ne-yo
- will.i.am
- usher
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
