This week’s installment of Chart Check highlights Trey Songz’s recent success with his DJ Mustard produced single, “Na Na” on the Billboard charts. We also see where Ledisi’s and Aloe Blacc’s latest albums stand on the Billboard 200 and R&B Albums chart after debuting on both charts last week. In addition, we take a look at where Tank’s and K. Michelle’s new single debuted on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart this week.
Dates range from: March 20 – March 27 (Billboard)
Billboard 200
After debuting three weeks ago, Pharrell’s “G I R L” album stands at No. 6 this week. His sophomore album sold 34,000 copies last week, totaling 192,000 copies since its release on March 3.
Last week Aloe Blacc’s new album “Lift Your Spirit” opened at No. 4. In week two, his third studio album falls 15 positions to No. 19, selling 15,000 copies. The album has sold 60,000 copies since March 11.
John Legend’s heartfelt collection “Love in the Future” steps one spot backwards to No. 22 this week. The album has sold 391,000 copies since September 4.
Jhené Aiko’s “Sail Out” EP descends eight spots to No. 41, selling 8,800 copies last week. Her debut EP has sold 181,000 copies since its release in November 2013.
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
Beyoncé – “Beyoncé” – No. 12 (last week: No. 11)
Bruno Mars – “Unorthodox Jukebox” – No. 33 (last week: No. 22)
Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” – No. 47 (last week: No. 49)
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Love, Marriage & Divorce” – No. 51 (last week: No. 28)
R. Kelly – “Black Panties” – No. 79 (last week: No. 55)
Bruno Mars – “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” – No. 80 (last week: No. 62)
K. Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” – No. 97 (last week: No. 80)
Ashanti – “Braveheart” – No. 109 (last week: No. 43)
Billboard Hot 100
As Pharrell’s Oscar-nominated single “Happy” stays at No. 1 for a fifth consecutive week, R&B crooner John Legend’s “All of Me” knocks on the back door of the top spot at No. 2 after rising from No. 3.
Teena Marie sampled track “Na Na” by Trey Songz stands at No. 30 this week after moving up five spots. This single earns Songz his fourth top 30 hit on this chart.
Following behind Songz’s “Na Na” is Chris Brown’s “Loyal,” which rests at No. 31. (last week: No. 34). He released single’s the full video earlier this week.
With the help of his scavenger love hunt music video, Justin Timberlake’s Timbaland produced track “Not A Bad Thing” jumps from No. 42 to No. 27 in its fourth week.
Cali songstress Jhené Aiko’s “The Worst” travels fives positions up to No. 48.
Here is a list of other R&B Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Jason Derulo – “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz – No. 4
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 9 (last week: No. 10)
Beyoncé – “Drunk In Love” featuring Jay Z – No. 10
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No. 37
K. Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” – No. 97
Billboard Hot R&B Songs
After three weeks, John Legend’s “All Of Me” remains at No. 2. Aloe Blacc’s “The Man,” the lead single off his new album “Lift Your Spirit,” shifts up one spot to No. 4 in its seventh week.
Trey Songz’s “Na Na” eyes the top five at No. 6 in its ninth week. (last week: No. 8).
Jhené Aiko’s “The Worst” remains at No. 10 for a third week.
August Alsina’s Knucklehead produced-cut “Ghetto” featuring Yo Gotti stands at No. 21 after spending last week at No. 25.
Janelle Monáe’s Miguel assisted duet “PrimeTime” decrease two positions to No. 22. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey’s newest love song “You’re Mine (Eternal)” dips two spots to No. 23.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.
Pharrell – “Happy” – No. 1 (seventh week at No. 1)
Beyoncé – “Drunk In Love” featuring Jay Z – No. 5
Chris Brown “Loyal” featuring French Montana/Tyga & Lil’ Wayne – No. 7
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No. 9
K. Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” – No. 13
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No. 16
Robin Thicke – “4 The Rest of My Life” – No. 20
Tamar Braxton – “All The Way Home” – No. 25
Billboard Adult R&B Songs
Pharrell happily ends John Legend’s No. 1 streak this week. The Grammy-winning producer’s carefree single “Happy” bumps Legend’s “All of Me” from No. 1 to No. 2. Legend’s romantic tune spent seven consecutive weeks atop the chart.
Chucky Harmony-produced track “I Blame You” by Ledisi shifts up one spot to No. 6 after spending two weeks at No. 7.
In its fifth week, Jhené Aiko’s “The Worst” jumps from No. 14 to No. 10. This achievement earns the Def Jam signee her first top ten on the chart.
Joe’s “Love & Sex (Part 2)” featuring Kelly Rowland eyes the top ten at No. 11
Candice Glover’s lead single “Cried” off her debut album “Music Speaks,” hop-scotches two spots to No. 16.
Mariah Carey’s and Shaliek’s latest singles made inaugural entrance into the top 20. Shaliek’s “Ain’t Suppose To Cry” increases three positions to No. 19. Carey’s Rodney Jerkins’ co-penned track “You’re Mine (Eternal)” floats to No. 21 to No. 20 in its fourth week.
After debuting at No. 23 last week, R. Kelly’s new single “Legs Shakin’” rises two spots to No. 21.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.
Robin Thicke – “4 The Rest Of My Life” – No. 4
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Hurt You” – No. 5
Jennifer Hudson “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” – No. 9
Kelly Price – “It’s My Time” – No. 13
Mali Music – “Beautiful” – No. 14
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Where Did We Go Wrong” – No. 17
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 23
Noel Gourdin – “Heaven Knows” – No. 26
Adult R&B Songs Debuts
Tank – “You’re My Star” – No. 24
K. Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” – No. 30
Billboard R&B Albums
In their respective order, here are the Top 5 R&B albums among R&B acts.
1. Pharrell – “G I R L”
2. Beyoncé – “Beyoncé”
3. Aloe Blacc – “Lift Your Spirit” (last week: No. 1 — debut)
4. John Legend – “Love in the Future”
5. Jhené Aiko – “Sail Out” EP
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.
Ledisi – “The Truth” – No. 6 (last week: No. 4 — debut)
Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” – No. 7 (last week: No. 9)
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Love, Marriage & Divorce” – No. 8 (last week: No. 6)
K. Michelle – “Rebellious Soul” – No. 10 (last week: No. 11)
Ashanti – “Braveheart” – No. 11 (last week: No. 8)
Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience” – No. 13 (last week: No. 16)
Ruben Studdard – “Unconditional Love” – No. 18 (last week: No. 12)
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
Aloe Blacc’s “The Man” climbs from No. 5 to No. 4 in its seventh week
Beyoncé’s infectious tune “Drunk In Love” descends one spot to No. 5. Meanwhile, her explicit track “Partition” remains at No. 12 for a second week.
Trey Songz’s “Na Na” slides into the top ten at No. 9 in its ninth week. (last week: No. 11). This marks his 14th top ten as a lead artist on this chart.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Pharrell – “Happy” – No. 1 (last week: No. 1)
John Legend – “All Of Me” – No. 2 (last week: No. 2)
Chris Brown – “Loyal” ft. French Montana/Tyga & Lil’ Wayne – No. 10 (last week: No. 10)
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 14 (last week: No. 14)
K. Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” – No. 26
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No. 33
(Source: Billboard, Chart News, Hits Daily Double)
