Archive for the ‘Billboard Charts’ Category
CHART CHAT| FAR EAST MOVES TO THE TOP, KATY + RIHANNA
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts
On this weeks Billboard Hot 100 chart, Rihanna + Drake’s “What’s My Name” tumbles from the #1 spot to #7 while her debut single from LOUD “Only Girl (In The World)” rises one spot and hits a new peak position of #2 this week, placing Rihanna in a position to possible grab her 9th #1 [...]
MAGAZINES| NICKI MINAJ COVERS BILLBOARD
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Magazine Covers, Magazines, Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj covers this weeks issue of Billboard(Mariah Carey covers the special ad which is placed over the cover). The self- proclaimed “Harajuku Barbie” is currently promoting her upcoming album Pink Friday, which will hit stores on November 23rd. On Her Last “Real” Job “The last job I had was as an office manager in [...]
CHART CHAT| RIHANNA’S “WHAT’S MY NAME” SHOOTS TO #1
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Chart Chat
After strong Itunes sales last week, Rihanna‘s 2nd single “What’s My Name” soars up the Billboard Hot 100 Charts from #60 to #1. This comes as Rihanna prepares to release her 5th studio album LOUD next week Tuesday. “What’s My Name” marks Rihanna’s 8th #1 single on the Hot 100, including 2 where she is [...]
NEWS| TAYLOR SWIFT SELLS OVER 1 MILLION COPIES FIRST WEEK!
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Taylor Swift
In what may come as a shock to some of her nay sayers, Taylor Swift’s latest LP Speak Now will debut at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart with a whopping 1,047,000 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Speak Now marks the largest sales week for an album since 50 Cent’s The Massacre hit [...]
WILL KANYE, RIHANNA OR TAYLOR BE CHART ROYALTY FOR THE 4TH QUARTER?
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift
The fourth quarter is one of the most competitive seasons in the music business for a new release. The last quarter of the year is generally set aside by labels for big established artists who they expect to rack up heavy sales due to the holiday season! This season is no different with upcoming albums from acts like Taylor [...]
CHART CHAT| MARS TOPS HOT 100, RIHANNA LEAPS INTO THE TOP 3
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Rihanna
Despite legal issues stemming from his recent arrest for cocaine possesion, Bruno Mars is at the top of his game now! Mars tops the Hot 100 this week for the first time as a solo singer with his single “Just The Way You Are” which jumps 3-1. The Hawaiian import has previously seen the summit [...]
CHART CHAT| SONGZ, LINKIN PARK AND EMINEM TOP THE CHARTS
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Linkin Park, Trey Songz
On this weeks charts, rock group Linkin Park tops the Billboard 200 albums charts with their new release A THOUSAND SUNS, which moved over 260,00 units. Trey Yodelz Songz comes in at #2 on the chart with PASSION PAIN & PLEASURE, which moved a little over 244,000 units according to Hits Daily Double. Chart champ [...]
CHART CHAT| RIHANNA’S “ONLY GIRL” DEBUTS ON THE HOT 100
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Rihanna
Shortly after becoming one of the most added songs on the radio this year, Rihanna‘s “Only Girl (In The World) debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 at #75. Though it sounds low, that number is mostly based on radio play and data from before it’s digital release. With first week sales said to be somewhere [...]
MAGAZINES| MAROON 5 COVERS BILLBOARD
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Magazine Covers
Maroon 5 grabs the cover of the Billboard this week in promotion for their upcoming album Hands All Over, which is set to hit stores on September 21st. The band discusses the public’s perception of them as well as working with super producer Mutt Lange and country group Lady Antebellum. Read the article HERE Share [...]
CHART CHAT|CHRIS BROWN HITS #1 WITH “DEUCES”
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Chris Brown
Even though I’m still throwing a side eye and Chris Brown‘s Twitter situation, You can’t deny that 21 year old singer is working furiously at a comeback and the fruits of his labor has begun to bloom. This week, Brown tops the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B charts with his single “Deuces” which became the surprise urban hit [...]
CHART CHAT| NELLY RETURNS TO THE HOT 100!
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Chart Chat, Nelly
Never underestimate a 10+ year industry veteran’s ability to catch a hit! Nelly snuck up on his naysayers this week as his new single, “Just a Dream,” debuts at No. 8 on the Digital Songs chart and No. 12 on the Hot 100 chart with 135,000 copies sold. The last time Nelly made an appearance [...]
ON THE SET| USHER ON THE SET OF “DJ GOT US FALLIN’ IN LOVE”
Posted by Justin | Filed under Billboard Charts, Usher
R&B Superstar Usher is all smiles on the set of his new music video for his latest single “DJ Got Us Fallin In Love.” The track, from his new ep Versus, currently sits at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, making this the second time in Usher’s 16 year career that he has had [...]