WITH HUGE FEATURES FROM D DOUBLE E, JORDY, ARKA & SHAKES
AS FEATURED IN BILLBOARD’S ‘FRESH PICKS’
DROPPING THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘TOXIC’ (RAP REMIX) HERE
SUPPORT FROM: BBC RADIO 1 ‘ TRACK OF THE WEEK’, BBC 1XTRA ‘TRACK OF THE DAY’, KISS FM, CAPITAL XTRA, NME, CLASH, GRM DAILY, MIXTAPE MADNESS, CULTED, MUSIC WEEK, OFFICIAL CHARTS, FORBES
SONGER’S START TO 2024 HAS BEEN CAREER DEFINING. Not only taking on the Official UK Charts for the first time and successfully landing within the Top 40, the Reading-riser drops the tickets for his biggest headline UK tour – which in a matter of hours has almost reached sell-out.
SONGER treats his fans to the music video for the official remix of the ‘Toxic (Freestyle)’. Quite literally making themselves at home, the rappers take their place in a living room set up as they seamlessly pass the mic and ignite the excitement of each verse, illuminating the natural synergy between the all-star line-up. Grime veteran D Double E takes his honourable position amongst the cadets and youthful spirits of Songer, Shakes and Arka, as they assemble to deliver their shots and defend their post in the rap space.
Launching the news of his sold-out tour with an exhilarating remix of his own take on Britney’s ‘Toxic’, the rapper invites the lyrical flares of D Double E, Jordy, Arka & Shakes to form a knock-out line up of rap’s finest. Interweaving their individual personalities into the high-energy original, the result is not only a stadium ready track but a powerful offering of diversity, influence and evidence as to why the UK rap scene is deserving of its global resonance.
The ‘Toxic’ (Rap Remix) arrives on firm foundations. The original track continues its meteoric rise with sales up 13.2% and a fourth incredible week in the top 40, positioning at #32 in the Official UK Charts with over 6 million streams across DSP’s aided by huge support across the platforms;
SPOTIFY – #56 T200 , #14 Hot Hits, !!!, #12 pov, #10 UK Viral, #8 Ireland Viral, #8 NZ Viral, #18 Australia Viral, #50 Sweden Viral, #29 Denmark Viral – Top 100 Spotify – 63
APPLE – #1 Hot Songs, #5 Today’s Hits, #76 UK Rap, #11 Future Hits, #34 New Fire, #30 Top 100
AMAZON – #36 Top 50 Most Played, #32 All Hits, #18 +44, #6 Rap Hits,, #16 Rap Rotation, #17 Viral Hits, #24 Dance UK, #74 Hits UK, #34 Hot Singles
TIKTOK- #1 ‘New Music Playlist’, #23 in their Top 50 Charts and 7.2 in TikTok creations.
Assisting it’s ascent, key media players GRM DAILY, MIXTAPE MADNESS, LINKUP TV, WONDERLAND MAGAZINE, CULTED, penned their praises, with added support from BBC RADIO 1 ‘Track of the Week’, BBC 1XTRA’s DJ Target + ‘Track of the Day’ and KISS FM who playlisted the track.
Bridging the releases was the announcement of SONGER’s biggest UK headline tour to date, which is set to break personal records, standing at almost a sell-out on its first day of ticket release. The top 40 artist will be embarking on a 6-date tour spanning the width and breadth of the UK, commencing on the 2nd April 2024. The tour collectively stands at over 7,000 tickets across the cities of Glasgow, Dublin, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham, reaching its zenith at London. Joining him on tour will be fellow credit to the bubbling UK rap scene, KiLLOWEN.
It was only last year that SONGER took on the challenge of his first headline tour, seizing not only the UK but also EU territories with his entourage. The tour was a resounding success, a sell-out months in advance, including two very respectable nights at London’s Scala, the second date added due to overwhelming demand. By the close of the year, SONGER was taking the hysteria across foreign waters stretching even further, with an unforgettable 6-date tour across New Zealand and Australia asserting his global potential.
TOUR DATES
2nd April – SWG3 Warehouse, Glasgow
4th April – Academy Green Room, Dublin
6th April- SWX, Bristol
9th April – O2 Ritz, Manchester
11th April – O2 Institute, Birmingham
13th April – O2 Kentish Town Forum, London
Background
SONGER has gone from penning bars in his parents house to taking on the official UK charts. The ‘Toxic (Freestyle)’ made its first appearance on BL@CKBOX and stands at just shy of 2 million streams. Two years later and still retaining his status as the most viewed artist on the platform, SONGER succumbed to the overspilling demand for an official release of the track.
The first release in SONGER’s 2024 timeline, takes the form of his ‘Toxic’ (Freestyle) which closed off his 2023, on the 22nd December. The track currently stands comfortably around 4 million streams across DSP’s, with huge support across the platforms; Spotify – #96 T200, #50 Hot Hits, #8 !!!, #2 pov + #1 local Pulse Bristol, Apple – #9 New Fire, Amazon – #45 Top 50 Most Played, and #1 in TIKTOK’s ‘New Music Playlist’, #23 in their Top 50 Charts and 7.2 in TikTok creations.
Assisting it’s ascent, key media players GRM DAILY, MIXTAPE MADNESS, LINKUP TV, WONDERLAND MAGAZINE, CULTED, penned their praises, with added support from BBC RADIO 1 ‘Track of the Week’, BBC 1XTRA’s DJ Target + ‘Track of the Day’ and KISS FM who playlisted the track.
Teeing up the successes of the ‘Toxic’ release were SONGER’s remarkable 2023 releases, his SKALA album, boasting an impressive 20 million streams, and his latest hit collaboration “Vino Bandit” alongside K-Motionz, accumulating an astounding 18 million streams across all platforms. With over 1.7 million monthly Spotify listeners, SONGER’s magnetic appeal spans across diverse genres, solidifying his status as an unstoppable force with the music industry quite literally sitting in the palm of his hands.
SONGER’s success is a testament to his genuine artistry. The freestyle release is a beacon of his unwavering creativity and dedication to the craft, further evidenced by his influence on Spotify. With a staggering 15,000 listeners naming him their top artist on Spotify Wrapped 2023, SONGER’s growth over the past 12 months is remarkable, nearly doubling his followers and streams, showcasing a profound connection with an ever-expanding fanbase.
“An enigmatic character committed to repping for his town and rapping eloquently about issues ranging from his experiences of anxiety and depression, his relationship struggles, and the importance of advocating for anti-racism, Songer is a genuine storyteller and a unique voice within UK rap music.” – NME
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