Latest Trends

"Latest Trends" is the debut single by UK Drill duo A1 x J1. It was originally previewed in late 2020 before being officially released on 4 February 2021. It later found viral popularity on TikTok^[1] before reaching a peak of number two on the UK Singles Chart in March 2021 after being remixed with a version featuring Aitch^[2] or a version with A Boogie wit da Hoodie.

"Latest Trends"
Single by A1 x J1
Released	4 February 2021 (2021-02-04)
Recorded	2020–21
Genre	UK Drill
Length	2:38
Label	EMI
Songwriter(s)	Joshua Somerkun Phineas Waweru
Producer(s)	ShoBeatz
A1 x J1 singles chronology
"Latest Trends" (2021) "Plugged In" (2021)
Music video
"Latest Trends" on YouTube

Composition

The song has been described by GRM Daily as having "a feel-good vibe with its upbeat, guitar-based production" as well as "clever lyrics including pop culture references and Instagram caption worthy lines".^[1] The duo also contribute "smooth vocals from A1 on the chorus and his verse" before "J1 comes through with clever wordplay and bars".^[3]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Latest Trends"

Chart (2021)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[4]	68
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5]	32
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[6]	35
Ireland (IRMA)[7]	10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8]	56
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] Remix with Aitch	25
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10]	61
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[11]	91
UK Singles (OCC)[12]	2
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[13]	1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Latest Trends"

Chart (2021)	Position
UK Singles (OCC)[14]	26

Certifications

Certifications for "Latest Trends"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[15]	Gold	45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[16]	Gold	15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[17]	Platinum	600,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.