In the latest edition of Chart Check, learn how Black Friday helped Justin Timberlake’s and Robin Thicke’s 2013 albums rise up the Billboard 200 chart, which female R&B artist scored her first top 40 on the Hot 100, which songs from Mary J.Blige’s “A Mary Christmas” are dominating the Adult Contemporary chart and the latest details on Urban and Urban AC radio airplay.
Dates range from Nov. 28-Dec. 5 (Billboard) and Dec. 1-Dec. 7 (radio).
Billboard 200
Last Friday (Nov.29), Americans rushed into their favorite retail stores for Black Friday sales. With albums being great stocking stuffers, it was not surprise our favorite R&B artists would experience sale increases.
Justin Timberlake was one of the lucky artists as both of his 2013 releases flew up the Billboard 200. His latest album “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” climbs from No.22 to No.11. Meanwhile, his March release “The 20/20 Experience” soars from No.88 to No.36.
“A Mary Christmas” by Mary J.Blige falls from No.13 to No.15. Blige’s first holiday album sold 132,000 copies since October 15.
Ariana Grande’s debut album “Yours Truly” makes a huge leap from No.56 to No.21.
Robin Thicke’s sixth studio album “Blurred Lines” rises 50 slots from No.74 to No.24.
Holiday albums by both Mariah Carey and Tamar Braxton made their ways into buyers shopping carts. MC’s 1994 release “Merry Christmas” moves from No.115 to No.84. Braxton’s “Winter Loversland” sails north from No.127 to No.96.
Other album positions
Various R&B artists – “The Best Man Holiday” soundtrack – No.50
Tamar Braxton – “Love and War” – No. 56
John Legend – “Love in the Future” – No.94 (Last week: 44)
Rihanna – “Unapologetic” – No.116
Jhené Aiko – “Sail Out” – No.128 (Last week: 30)
The Hot 100
Shazam’s most played song of 2013 “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke continues to slowly fall on the Hot 100 to No.24. (Last week: No.21).
Chris Brown’s “Love More” featuring Nicki Minaj dips one slot to No.28.
Jason Derulo scores a top 30 hit with “Marry Me” as it stands at No.29 this week.
“It Won’t Stop” by Sevyn Streeter makes its way to No.34 this week, becoming the CBE signee’s first top 40 hit on the Hot 100 chart.
Rihanna’s “What Now” plunged to the pits of the Hot 100 from No.25 to No.74.
Other song positions
Justin Timberlake – “TKO” – No.36
August Alsina ft. Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This Sh*t” – No.56 (Peak: No.48)
John Legend – “All of Me” – No.72
Ariana Grande ft. Big Sean – “Right There” – No. 86
Billboard’s Adult Contemporary
According to Billboard, the Adult Contemporary chart makes up the week’s most popular soft rock songs, ranked by radio airplay detections as measured by Nielsen BDS.
Mary J.Blige has found holiday success on the Adult Contemporary chart this Christmas season. Her rendition of “This Christmas” jumps from No.24 to No.8.
She also had two songs from “A Mary Christmas” to debut this week. “My Favorite Things” debuts at No.16 while “The First Noel” a collaboration with The Clark Sisters opens at No.26.
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. Mary J.Blige – “A Mary Christmas”
3. Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines”
4. Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience”
5. Various R&B artists – “The Best Man Holiday” soundtrack
Other album positions
Jhené Aiko – “Sail Out” EP – No. 10 (Last week: No.4)
The Weeknd – “Kiss Land” – No.11 (Last week: No.17)
K.Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” – No.14 (Last week: No.16)
Billboard R&B Songs
Sevyn Streeter’s blazing single “It Won’t Stop” with label head, Chris Brown moves one slot from No.5 to No.4.
“TKO” by Justin Timberlake slips from No.4 to No.5. Meanwhile, Timberlake’s “Drink You Away” re-enters at No.10.
August Alsina’s “I Luv This Sh*t” rises to No.6. (Last week: No.7).
R.Kelly scores his first top 10 solo effort on Billboard’s R&B Songs chart with “My Story” featuring 2 Chainz. The lead single from “Black Panties” stands at No.9. (Last week: No.11).
“Talk Dirty” by Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz debuts at No.14.
Other song positions
Mack Wilds – “Own It” – No.13 (Last week: No.19)
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No.17 (Last week: No.21)
Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs
Toni Braxton and Babyface’s first duet in over 20 years, “Hurt You,” reigns as the No.1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Songs chart.
After 17 weeks at No.1, Robin Thicke’s hit single “Blurred Lines” falls to No.3.
Alicia Keys and Maxwell’s magical duet “Fire We Make” stands at No.2. (Last week: No.3).
R.Kelly’s “Genius” stands at No.9. (Last week: No.10).
For the second week, “I Blame You” by Ledisi remains No.20. The video was released earlier this week.
Fantasia’s new single “Side Effects of You” title track to her latest album rest at No.25. (Last week: No.30).
Urban Radio
It’s been three weeks and Sevyn Streeter’s “It Won’t Stop” closes the week atop the Urban radio chart.
“I Luv This Sh*t” by August Alsina climbs from No.3 to No.2. Meanwhile, Chris Brown’s “Love More” featuring Nicki Minaj remains No.6. The song has peaked No.5.
Lorde’s Joel Little produced single “Royals” moves from No.17 to No.11, totaling 2,074 radio spins since its release to radio.
John Legend’s “All Of Me” stands at No. 47. (Last week: No.52).
Other song positions
R.Kelly ft. 2 Chainz – “My Story” – No.12
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No.13
Mack Wilds – “Own It” – No.17
Tamar Braxton – “All The Way Home” – No.33
Robin Thicke – “For The Rest of My Life” – No.46
Urban AC radio
R.Kelly’s latest bedroom anthem “Genius” slides to No.8 this week. (Last week: No.10). While his festive effort “Christmas I’ll Be Steppin” jumps from No.58 to No.25.
Fantasia’s emotional song “Side Effects of You” falls from No.27 to No.29. Her holiday tune “What Christmas Means To Me” flies from No.696 to No.41 this week.
“Be Mine For Christmas” by Kem featuring Ledisi stands at No.32. (Last week: No.76). The song appears on the Nashville native’s 2012 release “What Christmas Means.”
Mary J.Blige’s “This Christmas” stands at No.43, totaling 85 radio spins to end the week.
Other song positions
Jennifer Hudson – “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel) ft. T.I. – No.16
Ledisi – “I Blame You” – No.21
Jaheim – “He Don’t Exist” – No. 31
Candice Glover – “Cried” – No.36
August Alsina ft. Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This Sh*t” – No.37
( Source: All Access, Billboard, Chart News, Hits Daily Double)
