Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" has not only earned a fourth week atop the UK Singles Chart, it has officially become the second best selling single of the year.
According to The Official Charts Company, the Pharrell and T.I. assisted song has sold over 700,000 copies to date in the UK, trailing only Daft Punk's "Get Lucky," which has sold just shy of 1 million copies.
"The cheeky summer anthem, which also features TI and Pharrell Williams, fought off tough competition from Jason Derulo’s The Other Side (Number 2) to retain its position in this week’s race to Number 1. Blurred Lines is now the second biggest selling single of 2013 so far, clocking up a further 133,000 sales over the last seven days, to bring its total combined sales tally to 718,000 copies," The Official Charts Company reports.
In related news, Jason Derulo has debuted strong on the UK singles chart with "The Other Side," his latest single.
Released in the UK last week, the song shot straight to no.2 on the chart.
Robin Thicke has been making waves in the music industry, and his latest single “Blurred Lines” is no exception. The song has become a hit sensation with record-breaking success all over the world – including the UK! For four weeks in a row now, it’s been be crowned as number one on the Official Singles Chart of Great Britain. It’s an incredible achievement for any artist, and Robin Thicke certainly deserves to celebrate this milestone.
The Brits have taken quite a liking to this catchy pop anthem; even though it was released back in March 2013, its popularity has not waned since then. Its smooth R&B beats mixed with sexy lyrics are sure to make anyone get up and dance, but that’s not all there is to it. There’s something special about “Blurred Lines” that resonates deeply with British fans – so much so that they just can’t seem to stop listening!
It’s clear that Robin Thicke has made an impact on the UK music scene – he’s breaking records left right and center! With “Blurred Lines” still going strong after four weeks at No. 1, it looks like we’ll be hearing plenty more from him soon enough…
Song’s Successful Chart Performance
It’s been a successful week for Robin Thicke’s hit single, “Blurred Lines”. For the fourth consecutive week, it has secured its place at the top of the UK singles chart. The track is officially the best-selling song in Britain and has seen huge success across Europe and beyond.
The upbeat summer anthem has become one of 2013’s biggest hits. It was released back in March and soon became an international phenomenon with catchy beats and sultry vocals from Pharrell Williams and T.I., as well as verses by Robin Thicke himself. Since then it’s been streamed over 60 million times on Youtube, with more than 600 thousand copies sold worldwide.
The single follows on from another smash hit release earlier this year – ‘Give It 2 U’ featuring Kendrick Lamar which peaked at number seven in the charts last month. This adds to Robin Thickes impressive repertoire of popular songs that have made him one of this years most talked about artists yet again!
Cultural Reception Of The Track
The track has sparked a huge cultural reaction, with its catchy beats and controversial lyrics becoming the talk of the town. From women’s rights activists to university students, “Blurred Lines” has become an anthem for many people around the world. The song is seen by some as liberating and empowering while others criticize it for promoting sexism and misogyny.
It’s not just music fans discussing the track but also academics in various fields including sociology, media studies and gender studies – debating whether or not its message contributes to rape culture or if it simply reflects society as it is today. Whatever your opinion of ‘Blurred Lines’ may be, there’s no denying that it has captured public attention like few other songs this year.
Critics have applauded Thicke’s ability to create such a popular hit despite its potentially eyebrow-raising content, ensuring that his name will stay firmly at the top of charts for weeks to come. With a new album due out later this year, Robin Thicke looks set to remain one of 2013’s most talked about artists regardless of what side you take on “Blurred Lines”.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’ has been a major success in the UK. It is no surprise that it has topped the charts for four weeks straight and continues to be one of the most popular tracks out there. The song has had its fair share of controversy due to its suggestive lyrics, but this hasn’t stopped people from enjoying it.
Overall, I think it goes without saying that ‘Blurred Lines’ is an iconic pop hit which will remain relevant for years to come. Its catchy beat and memorable chorus have made it into an instant classic. My own opinion on the track aside, you can’t deny how successful it’s been – something not many songs can achieve! I’m sure we’ll see more hits like this one in future from Robin Thicke and other artists alike.
To sum up, ‘Blurred Lines’ is a great example of 21st Century music at its best; combining chart-topping production with thought-provoking lyrics. Whatever your feelings may be about the track itself or any of the surrounding issues, there’s no doubt that it’s become a huge success story across both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
