Chart-Topping Collaboration: Niall Horan and Myles Smith's 'Drive Safe' Success Story
Niall Horan, the former One Direction member, recently collaborated with English singer-songwriter Myles Smith on the track "Drive Safe." The song quickly gained popularity in the United Kingdom, debuting in the top 10 on multiple music charts. "Drive Safe" entered the Official Singles Downloads chart at No. 4 and the Official Singles Sales chart at No. 8, marking Smith's fourth top 10 hit on both charts and Horan's seventh top 10 on the Downloads chart and one more on the Sales chart.
The collaboration between Smith and Horan also made its mark on the Official Singles chart, where it debuted at No. 27. This achievement added to Smith's eighth hit and Horan's twelfth hit, excluding his work with One Direction. "Drive Safe" falls in the middle of Horan's discography in terms of chart performance, with some hits reaching higher positions and others peaking lower.
"Drive Safe" is the third-highest-charting song for Smith, debuting at No. 27 on the Official Singles chart. His previous hits, "Stargazing" and "Nice to Meet You," peaked at Nos. 4 and 6, respectively, establishing Smith as a rising star in the U.K. music scene. While "Drive Safe" debuted within the top 10 on the Sales charts, it faced tougher competition on the Official Singles chart, with only one new song entering at a higher position.
Despite its success on various charts, "Drive Safe" landed at No. 77 on the Official Streaming chart in the U.K. This track marks Horan's eighth solo appearance on the chart and Smith's fourth, showcasing their growing presence in the music industry. The collaboration between these two talented artists continues to resonate with audiences and solidify their positions in the music scene.