In this week’s edition of Chart Check, find out which R&B/pop artist scored their second No. 1 album of 2013, which two R&B artists had singles debut on the Billboard Hot 100, which two female R&B artists are holding down the Top 10 on Urban radio and much more.
Dates range from Oct.3 – Oct.10 (Billboard) and Oct.5 – Oct.12 (radio).
Billboard 200
Congratulations to Justin Timberlake. His new album “The 20/20 Experience” debuted at No.1, selling 349,755 copies in its first week of sales. This marks Timberlake’s second No. 1 album of this year.
The “TKO” crooner isn’t finished slaying, yet. “The 20/20 Experience” leaped from No.37 to No.11, selling 18,000 copies, according to Chart News.
Robin Thicke tries to regain his glory as his new album “Blurred Lines” moved from No. 17 to No. 15 this week.The album has sold 520,000 units since July 30.
Tamar Braxton’s fans aren’t letting her album, “Love and War,” fall off the top 40 just yet. Her album leaped two spots from No.26 to No.23.
John Legend’s “Love in the Future” now rest at No. 29 this week. Ariana Grande’s debut album “Your’s Truly” slips from No.29 to No.32.
Even with a feature from Drake, The Weeknd’s album “Kiss Land” still hasn’t managed to stop bungy jumping down the charts. The album is now No.40 (last week: No.21).
Jaheim’s “Appreciation Day” rises from No.59 to No.49.
TGT’s (Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank) “Three Kings” falls three spots to No. 60.
Other notable/un-notable R&B album positions
Janelle Monae – “The Electric Lady” – No. 67
K-Ci, & Jo Jo – “My Brother’s Keeper” – No. 77 [Debut]
K. Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” – No.98
Justin Timberlake – “FutureSex/LoveSounds” – No. 158
Billboard Hot 100
While Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” fell one spot (No.7 to No.8) this week, he still remains the only R&B artist in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
Chris Brown fans can pull up a beach chair and get comfortable as his third single “Love More” featuring Nicki Minaj remains at No .31.
With the Billboard Hot 100 overpopulated with “commercial” hits, New Orleans native August Alsina holds his own. His single “I Luv This Sh*t” rises ten slots to No.56. Last week,he released a remix featuring Trey Songz and Chris Brown.
Its been three weeks since Justin Timberlake released his new single “TKO.” Unfortunately, the song hasn’t been such a knockout on the charts. The song debuted at No.54, then fell to No.62 and now stands at 57.
Jason Derulo’s latest single “Marry Me” debuted at No.72 while Sevyn Streeter’s Chris Brown-assisted track “It Won’t Stop” debuts at No.90.
Billboard R&B Albums
In their respective order, here are the Top 5 R&B Albums Among R&B Acts:
1. Justin Timberlake – ‘The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” ( Hot Debut)
2. Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience”
3. Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines”
4. Tamar Braxton – “Love and War”
5.Ray Charles – “Ray Charles Forever”
Billboard R&B Songs
Still for unknown reasons, Drake remains atop the Billboard R&B Songs chart with “Hold On, We’re Going Home.”
Robin Thicke’s single “Blurred Lines” holds on to the No. 2 position.
With the help of his latest remix, August Alsina jumps three spots to No.5 with “I Luv This Sh*t” featuring Trinidad Jame$.
CBE/Atlantic singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter earns her first top 10 this week with “It Won’t Stop” featuring Chris Brown. The song skiped from No.13 to No.9.
R&B rebel K.Michelle hasn’t managed to make the Top 10 again with “V.S.O.P.” In fact, it fell from No.11 to No.12 this week. Hopefully it finds it way back to the top 10.
John Legend’s heartfelt tune “All of Me” moves from No.16 to No.13, while R.Kelly’s autobiographical track “My Story” featuring 2 Chainz goes from No.18 to No.16.
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs
This week’s top downloaded R&B/hip-hop songs,ranked by sales data as compiled by Nielsen SoundScan.
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Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” (No.4)
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Robin Thicke – “Give It 2 U” featuring Kendrick Lamar (No.7)
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Chris Brown – “Love More” featuring Nicki Minaj – (No.13)
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Justin Timberlake – “Take Back The Night” [Re-entry] – (No.15)
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John Legend – “All Of Me” – (No.26)
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August Alsina – “I Luv This Sh*t” – (No.33)
Urban Radio
Earlier this week, August Alsina earned his first No.1 on Urban radio with “I Luv This Sh*t.” However, he was unsuccessful in remaining atop the chart as Drake closed the week back at No.1 with “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” Alsina’s smash hit is now back at No.2.
Congratulations to label-mates K.Michelle and Sevyn Streeter for holding it down for the females in the top 10. Michelle’s “V.S.O.P.” moves from No.9 last week to No.7, notching 2855 radio spins. Streeter follows close behind as her single “It Won’t Stop” featuring Chris Brown closes at No.9.
Loyal “Team Breezy” fans have something to cheer about as Chris Brown’s “Love More” finally secures a position in the top 10. The single pushed Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” from No.10 to No.11.
The King of R&B R.Kelly scores his first top 20 hit of the “Black Panties” era. The lead single “My Story” featuring 2 Chainz went from No.23 to No.19 this week.
Tamar Braxton’s new single “All The Way Home” must have her stuck in traffic as it falls from No.33 to No.35 this week.
Janelle Monae’s Miguel-assisted single “Primetime” goes from No.43 to No.40, while Justin Timberlake’s “TKO” leaps from No.68 to No.47, with 321 total radio spins.
Urban AC Radio
TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank) make a great jump on Urban AC radio. Their latest single “I Need” rises from No.10 to No.6 this week.
While Robin Thicke stays atop the chart with “Blurred Lines,” his classic Robin tune “For The Rest of My Life” moves from No.7 to No.5.
Although Urban radio seems to be paying dust to Tamar Braxton’s “All The Way Home” Urban AC radio is eating it up. It moves one slot this week from No.13 to No.12, stacking 741 radio spins.
Eric Benet’s current single “Runnin” rises three slots to No.14, while Joe’s “Love & Sex” featuring Fantasia remains No.15.
R.Kelly’s “Genius” flies from No.30 to No.18, reaching nearly 300 radio spins since its release 14 days ago.
Ledisi makes a nice jumped her latest single “I Blame You.” Last week, the song was No.52 but has managed to reach No.38 this week.
Kudos to music legend Prince. His new song “Breakfast Can Wait” moves 21 spots to No.47 to close the week.
( Source: Billboard, All Access, Chart News, Nielsen Soundscan )