Uncharted: James Arthur is better than ever on ‘Naked’

‘Naked’ – James Arthur | SME

James Arthur moves back into our sights this week with the official service of his new single ‘Naked’. The piano-led ballad follows a big year from Arthur with smash hit ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ tallying six straight weeks at #1 on the TMN Hot 100. Currently, Arthur’s featured appearance on Rudimental’s ‘Sun Comes Up’ is at #38 on the chart after peaking at #16. This track only gets better the more you listen to it.

‘A Lie’ – French Montana ft. The Weeknd & Max B | SME

French Montana sends album single ‘A Lie’ ft. The Weeknd & Max B to commercial this week. Radio is growing ever fonder of the rapper as he continues to break new ground in 2017. He has featured in a number of hits so far this year including Stefflon Don’s ‘Hurtin’ Me’ and recently David Guetta & Afrojack’s ‘Dirty Sexy Money’. Montana’s most successful run as a lead artist – ‘Unforgettable’ ft. Swae Lee – peaked at #18 on the Hot 100.

’Take Cover’ – Jordie Ireland | UMA

Aussie upstart Jordie Ireland makes his radio debut with ‘Take Cover’. The track is an impressive EDM pop hit which has already racked up over 350,000 streams on Spotify. Made even more intruiging by the unidentified female vocalist, this track is a sign that we should keep an eye on this 19-year-old as we move into 2018.