Attention PDs looking for something refreshingly—dare we say—new. Aussie-born Sam Sparro's "Black and Gold," from his forthcoming self-titled debut, offers a mix of electro, R&B and dance. He's already catapulted to No. 2 on the U.K. singles chart and has been lodged in the top 10 for two months, while the album reached No. 4. Now Sparro, who co-produced and co-wrote the song, is poised to become one of the year's most exciting newcomers stateside. As the United Kingdom rides a nostalgic wave with acts like the Cool Kids and Estelle, Sparro's throwback to the '80s and an intelligent lyric about faith offer potential to pound the pavement stateside at top 40, rhythmic, R&B and dance. The artist—who also soaked up musical influences living in London and Los Angeles—is set to wrap his wings around the globe.—Kamau J. High