Brit Sweep: June 29, 2015...

I'm back from PrideNYC, so it's time to catch up with my weekly rundown of the songs making their debut on the official singles chart in Britain that was released yesterday...

The UK has a new #1 after four weeks as Jason Derulo is deposed to #3 by London "grime" rapper Tinie Tempah tops the list with "Not Letting Go". It marks Tempah's sixth time at #1, and his third as a lead artist (after "Pass Out" and "Written In The Stars"). Jess Glynne sings as a featured performer, making it her third time on top with three different acts as well as her own "Hold My Hand". This teaming of two of my faves is my "Brit Pick of the Week"...

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Another "pop"-styled rapped enters the Top-10 as American Flo Rida arrives at #7 with "I Don't Like It I Love It" featuring Robin Thicke and Verdine White from Earth, Wind, & Fire. It's 'Rida's tenth trip to the top 10....

British pre-fab boy-band Stereo Kicks, who were put together and finished fifth on the X Factor UK,  debut at #31 with their first single "Love Me So"...

Former Disney princess Selena Gomez returns at #47 with "Good For You" featuring rapper A$AP Rocky. She's reached the top-10 in this country twice, with "Naturally" (with band the Scene) and "Come And Get It"...

The third track released from drum-and-bass act Rudimental's upcoming sophomore effort We The Generation, "Rumour Mill" featuring Anne-Marie and Will Heard, enters at #67. Their current radio single "Never Let You Go" drops from its peak of #29 to #49 this week...

The final newbie of the week at #81 is another X Factor act, this time American female group Fifth Harmony, with "Worth It" featuring rapper Kid Ink. They made the top-40 here with "Boss" reaching #21...