Ladbroke Grove (song) explained

Ladbroke Grove
Cover:Ladbroke Grove remix single cover.jpg
Caption:Remix single cover
Type:single
Artist:AJ Tracey
Album:AJ Tracey
Released:4 June 2019
Genre:UK garage
Length:
  • 3:10
  • 3:05
Label:Self-released
Producer:Conducta
Chronology:AJ Tracey
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"Ladbroke Grove" is a song by British rapper AJ Tracey, written by AJ Tracey and Conducta and produced by Conducta.[1] It was released on 4 June 2019 as the fifth single from AJ Tracey's self-titled debut album. The song contains a sample of "Wandering Romance", written by Jorja Smith, Michael Stafford and Felix Joseph, and performed by Jorja Smith.[2] The song is based in the area of the same name in west London.

Initially debuting at number 48 on the UK Singles Chart in February 2019, the song eventually peaked at number three in October 2019 following its release as a single. In May 2020, the British Phonographic Industry certified the song as double Platinum for sales of 1,200,000 equivalent units. In June 2022 it was certified triple Platinum.

In September 2019, NME included the remix of "Ladbroke Grove" in their "25 essential UK garage anthems" list.[3]

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2019)Position
Ireland (IRMA)[5] 43
UK Singles (OCC)[6] 18
Chart (2020)Position
UK Singles (OCC)[7] 74

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AJ Tracey - Ladbroke Grove Lyrics. Genius. 14 June 2019.
  2. Web site: AJ Tracey Drops His Self-Titled Debut Album Featuring Giggs, Not3s, Conducta and More. versus.uk.com. 8 February 2019. 19 February 2019.
  3. Web site: The best UK garage tracks of all time. September 16, 2019.
  4. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 21 September 2019.
  5. Web site: Ireland's Official Top 50 biggest songs of 2019. Official Charts Company. White. Jack. 9 January 2020. 11 January 2020.
  6. Web site: The Official Top 40 biggest songs of 2019. Official Charts Company. Copsey. Rob. 1 January 2020. 1 January 2020.
  7. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2020. Official Charts Company. 5 January 2021.