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\n\tBeabadoobee<\/a> is on track to secure her first-ever U<\/a>.<\/a>K. Official Chart<\/a> No. 1 album with This Is How Tomorrow Moves<\/em>.<\/p>\n \n\tThe Filipino-English artist, whose real name is Bea Kristi, has already made an impact with her previous releases\u2014Fake It Flowers<\/em> (No. 8 in 2020) and Beatopia<\/em> (No. 4 in 2022). Now, her third album, crafted with legendary producer Rick Rubin<\/a>, is leading the midweek chart.<\/p>\n \n\tRubin, known for his work with artists like Lady Gaga<\/a>, Adele<\/a>, Travis Scott<\/a>, and The Strokes<\/a>, brings his signature touch to Beabadoobee\u2019s latest effort.<\/p>\n \n\tHot on her heels at No. 2 is Will Young, the original Pop Idol<\/em>, with his ninth studio album, Light It Up<\/em>. Should the album maintain its position, it would mark Young\u2019s 11th Top 10 album in the U.K. Young has previously topped the Official Albums Chart four times, with records like From Now On<\/em> (2002) and 85% Proof<\/em> (2015).<\/p>\n \n\tBlues singer-songwriter Elles Bailey is also making waves, with her latest album Beneath The Neon Glow<\/em> projected to debut at No. 5. This would be Bailey\u2019s first U.K. Top 10 album. She told Official Charts, <\/em>\u201cThank for you so much for all the love for this record. The response to the new tracks in the build-up has been unbelievable and I just want to thank my incredible fans for joining me on my journey in the most meaningful of ways.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tAfrobeats star Asake is aiming for his first Top 10 album with Longu Boy<\/em>, currently sitting at No. 8. The album\u2019s lead single, \u201cWave,\u201d featuring Central Cee, is also dominating the Official Afrobeats Chart at No. 1.<\/p>\n \n\tOutside the Top 10, Calvin Harris is set to debut at No. 11 with his new compilation album, 96 Hours<\/em>. The album features a string of hits from the past eight years, including the U.K. No. 1 singles \u201cOne Kiss\u201d with Dua Lipa and \u201cPromises\u201d with Sam Smith.<\/p>\n \n\tBilly Joel could see his Piano Man \u2013 The Very Best of Billy Joel<\/em> re-enter the U.K. Top 40 for the first time in 14 years, landing at No. 28 after his recent Cardiff performance. Meanwhile, Paul Weller\u2019s Fly On The Wall \u2013 B-Sides & Rarities<\/em> is projected to debut at No. 34, marking the former The Jam frontman\u2019s 29th Top 40 album.<\/p>\n \n\tThis week\u2019s chart race is shaping up to be an exciting one, with Beabadoobee\u2019s potential chart-topping achievement leading the way. Stay tuned for the final results when the Official Albums Chart is announced on Friday (Aug. 16).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n