The discussion about the song “Layla” by DJ Robin
“We can see that ‘Layla’ is currently the subject of more controversy in the news and social media than almost any other song,” says Dr. Mathias Giloth, Managing Director GfK Entertainment, quoted. However, the task of the Official German Charts is to “represent trends and developments in the music market in a neutral and transparent manner”. This also includes determining the official summer hit. “The representative streaming and sales data give a clear picture this year,” Giloth continued.
The controversial song has been at the top of the official German single charts for five weeks, determined by GfK Entertainment. In all likelihood, the Mallorca hit will be back in first place next Friday (July 29). In neighboring countries, too, “Layla” is apparently heard up and down: In Austria, the single has been at the top for four weeks, in Switzerland for almost a week.
The party hit artists are very happy about their success: “I wake up every morning and think… what a shame… I guess I only dreamed that! And then I start to grin!” DJ Robin is quoted as saying. Schürze explains: “I must have told a hundred people to pinch me. My whole body now has bruises. It’s all unbelievable for me!”
“A dream is also coming true for us as a label,” say Dominik de Leon and Ikke Hipgold (45) from Summerfield Records. “The party hit simply deserves to be at the top!”