Is Europe better at spotting hit music than the UK?

With Omi's Cheerleader making its way to the top of the UK chart yesterday, it is clear that European music is having more of an impact on the music scene of our nation than ever before. But is the UK slow to spot an emerging #1 hit?

While Omi himself may have been born and raised in Jamaica, it was Denmark which first sent him to the top of their charts in January of this year (as heard on the European Music Chart). The surrounding Scandinavian nations soon followed suit, showing that in some cases, the UK is actually a long way behind other countries when it comes to spotting a chart hit.

Omi is the current UK #1 with 'Cheerleader'

Take a further look at this Sunday's Official Chart and you will see a number of other tracks, previously featured on the Euro Trip, which are only just making waves across the UK. Kygo's wonderfully summery 'Firestone' was a chart topper in Norway over three months ago, while AronChupa's mind puzzling 'I'm an Albatroz' has been huge in Europe for weeks now.

You only have to look at two massive summer anthems from last year to exemplify my point. Remember Mr Probz's 'Waves' and Nico and Vinz' massive track 'Am I Wrong?'. Both originated in the Netherlands and Norway respectively.

As the European mainland continues to have more of an influence on the UK music chart, I thought I'd have a go at predicting the next songs which will soon be making their way across the channel and making it big on our shores.

Kygo ft. Parson James - Stole the Show

The follow up to 'Firestone' Kygo has collaborated with the stunning vocals of American singer Parson James. The track entered the UK chart at #49 this week, and will continue to rise as Kygo's reputation looks set to increase.

Klingande - Riva

This is better than Jubel! There you go, I said it. With the weather getting warmer and the evenings getting longer, this track is the perfect accompaniment to relax to in the summer sun. Give this one a couple of plays and you'll fall in love with it.

Mans Zelmerlow - Heroes

Yes, I know it's from Eurovision. 'Heroes' looks set to take the continent by storm should it win Eurovision 2015 as expected. The track has a wonderfully modern feel to it, channeling both Avicii and David Guetta's recent work. Mans is a huge superstar in Sweden, and I have a feeling we'll be cheering his name over the next few months.