Chartjackers is a project to get an internet-made single to the top of the UK music charts in time for Children in Need in December. The effort is led by four YouTubers: Charlie, Alex, Johnny, and Jimmy. Nine weeks ago, they started by asking viewers on YouTube to submit lyrics for a cheesy love song. Then came the melody, vocalists, album artwork, music video, and promotion. The guys have made YouTube videos along the way and BBC Switch has kept track of the Chartjackers with weekly TV episodes of their work.
All that time and effort is for this Monday, November 9th, when the single "I've Got Nothing" goes for sale internationally on iTunes. Only purchases in the UK count towards sliding the single up the music charts, but all the money from all the downloads goes directly to charity.
This may be the first time an internet community produces a chart-topping single, and anyone in the world can get involved. Starting this Monday, search iTunes for "I've Got Nothing" by the Chartjackers and download the song. The money goes straight to Children and Need and your effort could help make internet and music history.
