In this edition of Chart Check, find out which Beyoncé song is having the best-week ever on the Billboard charts, which two albums soars back up the Billboard 200 Albums chart, which female R&B artist is No.1 on Urban radio and much more.
Dates range from Nov. 7 — Nov. 14 (Billboard) and Nov. 10 — Nov. 16 (radio).
Billboard 200
There are no R&B albums in the top 10 this week.
However, in the top 20, Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” holds the torch for R&B. The gold-selling album falls from No.13 to No.15.
The “Made to Love” tour may be helping boost Tamar Braxton’s “Love and War” album sales. Her sophomore LP soars from No.55 to No.42. On the other hand, the headliner of the “Made to Love” tour John Legend isn’t having the same luck. His album “Love in the Future” falls from No.35 to No.44.
Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” album dips down from No.36 to No.47 this week.
Mary J.Blige’s promotional trek is starting to help her “A Mary Christmas” sales. Blige’s first holiday album has skyrocketed from No.91 to No.57.
The Weeknd joining Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience World Tour” has seemed to help his debut album rise from the ashes. “Kiss Land” mounts from No.130 to No.67.
In its second week of sales, Robert Glasper’s “Black Radio 2” takes a hard fall from No.16 to No.69.
TLC’s “20” greatest hits album trips from No.32 to No.96.
Other album positions
Ariana Grande – “:Yours Truly” – No.77
Janelle Monae – “The Electric Lady” – No.135
Rihanna – “Unapologetic” – No.157 [Re-enters]
TGT – “Three Kings” – No.166
K.Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” – No.169
Various R&B artists – “The Best Man Holiday” soundtrack – No.200
Billboard Hot 100
Last week, a San Francisco mother about to undergo a double mastectomy wanted to bring positive energy to herself before having the life-changing surgery. Deborah Cohan and the surgical team danced their worries away to Beyoncé’s “Get Me Bodied.” The video went viral and helped the energetic tune re-enter Billboard’s Hot 100 chart at No.46. It previously peaked No.68.
Robin Thicke’s summer anthem “Blurred Lines” drops from No.14 to No.18.
After two weeks at No. 23, “Love More” by Chris Brown decides to rotate backwards to No.27.
Jason Derulo’s “Marry Me” moves up four spots from No.40 to No.36.
Singer/songwriter Sevyn Streeter finds her single “It Won’t Stop” at No.49 this week. (Last week: No.56).
“I Luv This Sh*t” by August Alsina dwindles No.54 to No.59 this week.
John Legend’s “All of Me” remains at No.97.
Billboard R&B Streaming Songs
According to Billboard, the R&B Streaming Songs chart makes up streamed radio songs and on-demand songs and videos on leading online music services.
With the assistance of Deborah Cohan’s viral video, Beyoncé’s “Get Me Bodied” rockets to No.1. It marks the single’s first time entering the chart.
“It Won’t Stop” by Sevyn Streeter rises from No.6 to No.5. Meanwhile, Ciara’s “Body Party” jumps one slot from No.7 to No.6.
Rihanna’s 2012 hit “Diamond” enters the top 10 this week at No. 9. Last week, it stood at No.11.
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”
2. Tamar Braxton – “Love and War” [Last week: No.6]
3. John Legend – “Love in the Future”
4. Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines”
5. Mary J.Blige – “A Mary Christmas” [Last week: No.10]
Other album positions
The Robert Glasper Experiment – Black Radio 2 – No. 7 [Last week: No.2]
Rihanna – “Unapologetic” – No.12 [Last week: No.16]
Janelle Monáe – “The Electric Lady” – No.11 [Last week: No.8]
Billboard R&B Songs
Deborah Cohan’s viral video of “Get Me Bodied” continues to help Beyoncé’s 2007 single. The dance crazed tune debuted on Billboard R&B Songs chart at No.5.
Sevyn Streeter’s “It Won’t Stop” featuring Chris Brown climbs from No.8 to No.6.
“Bad Day” by Justin Bieber is the latest track to debut on Billboard’s R&B Song chart. It reached No.7 in its first week. Meanwhile, his single “Recovery” dropped from No.5 to No.18 in its second week.
Tamar Braxton’s heartfelt tune “All The Way Home” is slowly making its way up the chart. It rises two slots from No.16 to No.14.
Other album positions
August Alsina ft. Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This Sh*t” – No.8 [Last week: No.7]
John Legend – “All of Me” – No.10 [Last week: No.11]
Urban Radio
Sevyn Streeter earns her first No.1 on Urban radio this week. “It Won’t Stop” featuring Chris Brown soars from No.4 to No.1. The song ends the week totaling 3651 radio spins. (3545 radio spins last week).
August Alsina’s breakout hit “I Luv This Shit” falls from No.1 to No.3.
For the second week “Love More” by Chris Brown remains No.6.
R Kelly’s “My Story” featuring 2 Chainz moves three spots on Urban radio from No.16 to No.13.
“Royals” by Lorde jumps 10 spots from No.36 to No.26. In nearly three weeks, the single has peaked 973 radio spins.
Other songs positions
Tamar Braxton – “All The Way Home” – No.29
Janelle Monae & Miguel – “Primetime” – No.32
Omarion ft. Fabolous, Pusha T – “Know You Better” – No.36
The Weeknd – “Pretty” – No.43
Urban AC Radio
Earlier this week, “Hurt You” by Toni Braxton and Babyface reached No.1. However, Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” knocked the duo’s heartfelt tune back to No.2.
John Legend’s romantic jam “All of Me” moves from No.9 to No.6. Meanwhile, TGT’s (Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank) “I Need” falls one spot from No.7 to No.8.
“Nobody But You” by Algebra Blessett rises from No.14 to No.13.
Charlie Wilson’s latest single “I Still Have You” lands at No.19 this week. (Last week: No.22).
Sevyn Streeter’s “It Won’t Stop” climbs from No.46 to No.39.
Other songs positions
Tamar Braxton – “All The Way Home” – No.10
R Kelly – “Genius” – No.11
K.Michelle – “V.S.O.P” – No.17
Michelle Williams – “If We Had Your Eyes” – No.24
Bobby V – “Back To Love” – No.31
August Alsina ft. Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This Sh*t” – No.45
( Source: Billboard, All Access, Chart News )
