6 SEPTEMBER 2026
NEW OFFICIAL CHART WILL RANK HOMEGROWN UK R&B

WHAT HAPPENED
Official Charts and Everything RNB announced a weekly chart ranking R&B singles by British artists using combined UK sales and streams. Songs must be under 12 months old. The first ranking starts September 11 and publishes September 14.

WHY INDEPENDENT ARTISTS SHOULD CARE
Emerging and independent artists can appear, but there is no announced application route. The chart measures real consumption.

THE DEEPER ARTIST LESSON
A specialist chart can make a scene visible. It cannot replace the fan demand that puts music there. Know the metric before chasing the badge.

WHAT TO DO NOW
• Check release dates and distributor metadata.
• Build genuine UK streams and sales.
• Track every campaign.

SEVAD’S TAKEAWAY
Visibility follows measurable audience action.

Would a genre-specific chart change your release plan?