This week’s edition of Chart Check highlights Toni Braxton and Babyface’s “Love, Marriage & Divorce” album sales” and where UK artist Daley’s first album debuted on the Billboard charts. It also reveals which “American Idol” earned her first top 20 single on the Adult R&B Songs chart and where Mariah Carey’s new single “You’re Mine (Eternal)” debuted on the Billboard charts including the Hot 100.
Dates range from: February 13 – February 20 (Billboard)
Billboard 200
Beyoncé’s self-titled album sold 48,405 copies last week, which helps her fifth studio set rise from No. 7 to No. 4. The album now totals 1, 755, 208 copies sold to date.
Bruno Mars’ “Unorthodox Jukebox” drops from No. 3 to No. 5, after selling 48,000 copies last week. Mars’ sophomore album now totals 2,098,000 copies sold to date. His debut effort “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” fell from No. 11 to No. 28.
After debuting at No. 4 last week, Toni Braxton and Babyface’s debut joint album “Love, Marriage & Divorce” shifts down to No. 8. The duets album has sold over 100,000 copies since its release on February 4.
John Legend’s love driven album “Love in the Future” moves up 12 spots to No. 17 this week. The album has sold 319,000 copies to date.
Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” climbs from No. 35 to No. 22, totaling 876,000 albums sold since September 30. Meanwhile, the LP’s prequel “The 20/20 Experience” slides down from No. 76 to No. 95.
R. Kelly’s twelfth album “Black Panties” moves from No. 25 to No. 23 this week. According to Chart News, “Black Panties” has sold 352,000 albums to date.
Here is a list of other R&B album positions on the Billboard 200 chart.
Jhené Aiko – “Sail Out” EP – No. 41
Tamar Braxton – “Love and War” – No. 55
Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” – No. 56
K. Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” – No. 72
Ariana Grande – “Yours Truly” – No. 74
Ruben Studdard – “Unconditional Love” – No. 106 (Last week: No. 46 – Debut)
Billboard 200 Debuts
Daley – “Days & Nights” – No 128
Billboard Hot 100
It’s week three of the race between Beyoncé, Jason Derulo and Pharrell for the No. 1 position on the Hot 100. However, none of the artists were successful in obtaining the top spot. Take a look at the results of week three:
Pharrell’s “Happy” eyes the No. 1 spot at No. 2 for a second week. His Oscar-nominated single remains in the lead of the three-pack challenge.
Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz remains at No. 3 for another week.
Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s “Drunk In Love” returns to the Hot 100’s top five at No. 5 after spending last week at No. 8. The shift could be due to her several released remixes featuring T.I., Kanye West and The Weeknd.
Yoncé’s other current Hot 100 song positions.
Beyoncé – “XO” – No.83
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No.95
There’s a possibility that John Legend could join the race to No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 as his single “All of Me” now stands at No. 11 after rising from No. 15.
In its fifth week, Chris Brown’s “Loyal” featuring French Montana and Lil’ Wayne ascends nine spots to No. 54. Trey Songz’s DJ Mustard-produced cut “Na Na” climbs from No. 80 to No. 69.
Here is a list of other R&B song positions on the Hot 100 chart.
Robin Thicke featuring T.I. & Pharrell – “Blurred Lines” – No. 43
Sevyn Streeter featuring Chris Brown – “It Won’t Stop” – No. 52
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 87 (Second week)
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No. 89
Billboard Hot 100 Debuts
Mariah Carey – “You’re Mine (Eternal)” – No. 88
Billboard R&B Albums
In their respective order, here are the Top 5 R&B albums among R&B acts.
1. Beyoncé – “Beyoncé”
2. Toni Braxton, Babyface – “Love, Marriage & Divorce”
3. John Legend – “Love in the Future”
4. Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2″
5. R. Kelly – “Black Panties”
Here is a list of R&B album positions on the R&B Albums chart.
Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” – No. 8 (Last week: No. 10)
K. Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” – No. 9 (Last week: No. 9)
Ruben Studdard – “Unconditional Love” – No. 11 (Last week: No. 7 – Debut)
Janelle Monaé – “The Electric Lady” – No. 19 (Last week: No. 15)
R&B Album Debuts
Daley – “Days & Nights” – No. 12 (Hot Debut)
Eric Bellinger – “The Rebirth” – No. 15
Billboard Adult R&B Songs
John Legend’s love struck ballad “All of Me” holds the No. 1 position for the third consecutive week.
In its fourth week, Pharrell’s feel-good tune “Happy” floats from No. 10 to No. 7. Meanwhile, Beyoncé’s “Drunk In Love” breaks into the top ten at No. 10 after spending last week at No. 12.
Leela James magical duet “Say That” featuring Anthony Hamilton climbs from No. 16 to No. 14.
Season 12 “American Idol” winner Candice Glover scores her first top 20 single with “Cried.” The Jazmine Sullivan penned ballad rises from No. 21 to No. 18.
Here is a list of other R&B song positions on the Adult R&B Songs chart.
Robin Thicke – “4 The Rest of My Life” – No. 2
Ron Isley featuring Kem – “My Favorite Thing” – No. 6
Ledisi – “I Blame You” – No. 12
Fantasia – “Side Effects of You” – No. 23
Billboard Hot R&B Songs
Pharrell stays “Happy” at No. 1 as his uplifting tune spends its second week atop the chart.
Beyoncé’s Detail-produced single “Drunk In Love” stands at No. 3 for its second week. Her controversial track “XO” dips one slot to No. 12.
After entering the top ten at No. 10 last week, Chris Brown’s “Loyal” tip-toes to No. 9.
Trey Songz “Na Na” eyes the top ten at No. 11 in its fourth week. Meanwhile, Jhené Aiko’s “The Worst” moves up three spots to No. 14.
Here is a list of other R&B song positions on the Hot R&B Songs chart.
Jason Derulo – “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz – No. 2
John Legend – “All of Me” – No. 4
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No. 16
K. Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” – No. 19
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Hurt You” – No. 23
Hot R&B Songs Debuts
Mariah Carey – “You’re Mine (Eternal)” – No. 15
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Even with popular songs like Jason Derulo’s “Talk Dirty” (No. 2) and Beyoncé’s “Drunk In Love” (No. 3) eyeing the top spot, Pharrell’s “Happy” remains at No. 1 for a second week.
John Legend’s love ballad “All of Me” now stands at No. 4 after spending last week at No. 5.
At week four, Trey Songz club banger “Na Na” makes its entrance into the top 20 at No. 18 after spending last week at No. 21.
After debuting at No. 50 last week, August Alsina’s “Ghetto” featuring Rich Homie Quan/Yo Gotti jumps to No. 37.
Here is a list of other R&B song positions on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Sevyn Streeter featuring Chris Brown – “It Won’t Stop” – No. 13
Chris Brown featuring French Montana & Lil’ Wayne – “Loyal” – No. 15
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 23
K. Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” – No. 29
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Hurt You” – No. 41
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Debuts
Mariah Carey – “You’re Mine (Eternal)” – No. 24
(Source: Billboard, Chart News, Hits Daily Double)
