U.K. CHARTS: A WIN FOR VICTORY 

Cian Ducrot has emerged victorious in a tight battle for the U.K.’s Official Albums #1. Over on singles, “Sprinter” has a 10th week at the top.

Ducrot hits #1 today with his debut album, Victory (Polydor). The set fended off strong competition from Skindred, whose Smile (Earache) landed just 150 in sales behind at #2. At #3 is the most-streamed set of the week, former #1 UTOPIA (RCA), by Travis Scott. The Sherlocks earn a personal best with People Like Me & You (Teddyboy) at #4, while One Man Band (Modern Sky UK) from Miles Kane is #5. Timeless (EMI), the first new studio album in 13 years from N-Dubz, debuts at #6.

On the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart, “Sprinter” (Live Yours/ Neighbourhood), by Dave and Central Cee, is the first U.K. rap track to spend 10 weeks at #1.

Becky Hill and Chase & Status’ “Disconnect” (Polydor) rises six to #9. Nathan Dawe, Joel Corry & Ella Henderson rebound to #10 with “0800 Heaven” (Warner Music U.K.). Calvin Harris & Sam Smith’s “Desire” (Sony) rises six to #12, and “I’m Just Ken” (Atlantic) by Ryan Gosling from the Barbie ST moves up to #13. D.O.D’s “So Much in Love” (Armada) climbs seven to a new peak of #16. Anne-Marie & Shania Twain re-enter the Top 20 at a new high of #18 for “Unhealthy” (Asylum). “Paint the Town Red” (Kemosabe/RCA), by Doja Cat, debuts at #20.