Three weeks in and R&B fans are enjoying the Chart Check. R&B acts are holding their own this week on both Billboard and the radio charts. In this Chart Check, the dates range from June 27-July 4 (Billboard) and June 30-July 6 (radio).
Hot 100
Chris Brown‘s new single, “Don’t Think They Know,” featuring Aaliyah, debuted at No. 87 on the Billboard Hot 100. Five remixes later, Mariah Carey‘s “#Beautiful” continues to fall, and this week from 16-17, Robin Thicke remains No.1 with “Blurred Lines.”
Billboard 200
This week, “Cocoa Butter” singer India.Arie’s “SongVersation” album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. Kelly Rowland didn’t put out enough “Dirty Laundry,” as “Talk A Good Game” made a drastic fall from No. 4 to No. 11. After three weeks, Chrisette Michele‘s latest album, “Better,” dropped to No. 38 on the chart.
Top R&B Songs
Thanks to Chris Brown’s recent BET Awards performance and his dedicated fan base, “Don’t Think They Know” ft. Aaliyah entered the Top 10 at No. 9 after he debuted at No.11 last week. Fantasia is aiming for the Top 10 as her Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott-assisted single “Without Me” peaks at No. 11.
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
India.Arie’s “SongVersation” album debuted at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, selling 31,000 copies in the first week. Kelly Rowland fell one slot with “Talk a Good Game,” which has sold only 93,000 copies to date. Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience” went from 5-8 this week, while “Better” by Chrisette Michele fell to the No.10 spot (Last week, No.7).
Top R&B Albums
In their respective order, here is the Top 5 R&B Albums:
1. India.Arie “SongVersation” (Debut)
2. Kelly Rowland “Talk A Good Game” (Last week No.1)
3. Justin Timberlake- “20/20 Experience”
4. Chrisette Michele – “Better”
5. Fantasia – “Side Effects of You”
Other Notable Debuts
7. Mavis Staples “One True Vine”
9. Alicia Keys “VH1 StoryTellers”
Urban Radio
No matter how heavy hip-hop music may be on Urban radio, R&B artists are still making their voices heard. As lead R&B artist, only three R&B singers have R&B songs in the top 10 on Urban radio: Fantasia (“Without Me“) stays at No. 10; Miguel’s “How Many Drinks?” at No. 9; and Ciara‘s “Body Party” remains No.1.
Urban AC radio
With the help of his new release “Doubleback: Evolution of R&B,” R&B veteran Joe finds a new peak position at No. 6 with “I’d Rather Have A Love.” After only six days on the chart, Donell Jones ski-rocketed to the Top 40 (No.33) with his latest single, “Beautiful,” from his new album “Forever,” in stores Tuesday, July 9. Rising R&B singer Shaliek’s single “The Past” is in heavy rotation, closing out the week with 60 new spins and totaling 323 radio spins.
