Olivia Dean has made UK chart history after her collaboration with Sam Fender, Rein Me In, secured a tenth non-consecutive week at Number 1 on the Official Charts Company Singles Chart.
The achievement gives Dean the longest-running Number 1 single by a British female artist in Official Chart history, marking a major breakthrough moment for one of the UK’s fastest-rising artists.
Rein Me In matches Umbrella milestone
With 10 weeks at the top, Rein Me In has also equalled the chart run of Umbrella by Rihanna and Jay-Z, which dominated the UK chart in 2007.
That means Dean and Fender now share the record for the longest-running UK Number 1 by a male-female duo.
Landmark moment for British pop and soul
The success of Rein Me In caps a remarkable rise for Dean, whose blend of soul, pop and singer-songwriter influences has steadily built critical acclaim and commercial momentum over the past few years.
The single’s sustained chart performance has been driven by strong streaming numbers, radio support and continued popularity across TikTok and short-form video platforms.
Sam Fender adds another major chart success
For Sam Fender, the chart milestone adds another major achievement to a career already defined by arena tours, BRIT Awards and multiple UK Number 1 albums.
The pairing of Fender’s anthemic songwriting with Dean’s soulful vocal delivery has proven particularly successful with UK audiences, helping the track remain competitive long after its initial release.
Olivia Dean’s breakthrough reaches new heights
Dean has been widely viewed as one of Britain’s most important emerging artists in recent years, earning praise for both her recorded work and live performances.
Now, with a record-breaking Number 1 single attached to her name, she moves into a new category commercially, joining a small group of British female artists to dominate the UK charts for an extended period.
The success of Rein Me In also continues a strong period for UK homegrown talent on the Singles Chart, with British artists increasingly reclaiming space in an era largely dominated by global streaming trends.
