British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean has achieved a remarkable milestone in her career as “Man I Need” surged to number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking her first-ever entry on the prestigious American chart. The single, released on August 15, 2025, has demonstrated impressive global appeal, topping charts in multiple countries including Belgium, Iceland, Ireland, New Zealand, and most prominently, the UK.
Rising star Olivia Dean breaks into US charts as “Man I Need” claims #8 spot on Billboard Hot 100, after topping UK and global charts.
Dean’s chart success extends beyond just the Hot 100, as her second album “The Art of Loving” simultaneously captured the number 1 position on the Official UK Albums Chart on October 3, 2025. This dual achievement places her in rare company, making her the first British female solo artist since Adele in 2021 to achieve the Official Chart double with a number 1 single and album simultaneously.
The London-born artist, who trained at the BRIT School before working as a backing vocalist for Rudimental, has steadily built her career through multiple EPs before her 2023 debut album “Messy.” Her artistic style has been widely praised for bridging neo-soul and pop sensibilities, creating a distinctive sound in the current music landscape.
“Man I Need,” described by Dean herself as a song about self-worth and not being afraid to ask for love, blends pop, R&B, and gospel elements with an upbeat, dance-oriented arrangement. The music video by Jake Erland features a creative studio-lot setting with rotating set pieces that visually reinforce the song’s themes of connection and clarity. Industry media has positioned the track as a key single in the campaign for “The Art of Loving,” highlighting its broad appeal to both pop and R&B audiences.
The single’s success adds to Dean’s growing chart credentials, which now include one UK number 1 single, four UK Top 10 singles overall, and an impressive 29 weeks in the UK Top 10. Her albums have made two appearances in the UK Top 10, accumulating five weeks in that tier and six weeks in the Top 75.
Dean’s commercial breakthrough began with her Mercury Prize-nominated debut album “Messy” and its single “Dive,” which reached number 4 on the UK Official Albums Chart. Dean has credited her success to consistent releases and building a loyal fanbase through strategic promotion across social media platforms. The rising star has also secured additional revenue through sync deals, licensing her music for various television shows and advertisements that have significantly boosted her visibility.
Fans awaiting physical copies of “Man I Need” can look forward to its vinyl release, scheduled for December 12, 2025.
