Sam Fender & Olivia Dean's "Rein Me In" breaks a 17-year chart record, topping the UK Singles Chart for 11 weeks.
- May 17, 2026
AceShowbiz - The Sam Fender and Olivia Dean collaboration Rein Me In has made history by topping the U.K. Official Singles Chart for its 11th non-consecutive week as of May 16, 2026. This achievement sets a new record for the longest-running No. 1 by a male/female duo, surpassing the previous 10-week record held by Rihanna and Jay-Z's "Umbrella" from 2007.
Rein Me In originally appeared on Fender's 2025 album People Watching before being remixed in June of the same year with an added verse by Dean. The song reached the No. 1 spot in February 2026 and later earned the prestigious Song of the Year award at the BRIT Awards, highlighting its widespread acclaim and popularity.
Earlier in May 2026, Dean invited Fender to join her on stage during two sold-out performances at London's 20,000-capacity O2 Arena, where they performed Rein Me In live together. Their previous joint live performance took place at Fender's London Stadium show in June 2025, making these recent appearances special moments for fans.
Following the U.K. leg of their global tour, Kevin Parker's project Tame Impala holds the No. 2 position on the chart with the track "Dracula." The band’s London O2 Arena show on May 7 featured a surprise guest appearance by Dua Lipa, adding excitement to their continued success.
Meanwhile, several classic Michael Jackson tracks have climbed the charts, fueled by his ongoing box office popularity. "Billie Jean" rose to No. 3, "Beat It" reached No. 5, and "Human Nature" is at No. 6. Olivia Rodrigo’s previous chart-topping single "Drop Dead" slipped to No. 4.
The Chemical Brothers' 2015 track "Go," featuring Q-Tip, experienced a resurgence and reached a new peak at No. 7, driven by its inclusion in the Taron Egerton-led action film Apex. Additionally, Charli XCX's comeback single "Rock Music" debuted at No. 26, marking her return to the charts.
Rein Me In continues to captivate audiences across the U.K., solidifying Sam Fender and Olivia Dean as a powerful duo in the contemporary music scene. Their record-breaking run demonstrates the enduring appeal of their collaboration and sets a high bar for future male/female partnerships in the charts.
