Our first Chart Check of April reveals how high Chris Brown’s new single “Loyal” rose on the Hot 100 after the release of its accompanying music video. We also see what former “R&B Divas: LA” star earned a top ten on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and where Christon Gray’s “School of Roses” album debuted on the R&B Albums chart.
Dates range from: March 27 – April 3 (Billboard)
Billboard Hot 100
Newly crowned judge for next season’s “The Voice” Pharrell Williams enjoys another week atop the Hot 100 chart. His feel-good tune “Happy” rules at No. 1 for the sixth consecutive week.
John Legend’s heartwarming ballad “All of Me” rests at No. 2 for a second week.
Chris Brown’s personal issues isn’t stopping his Nic Nac produced single “Loyal” from rising on the charts. With the help of its star-studded visuals, the lead single from his “X” album springs from No. 31 to No. 14 in its eleventh week on the chart.
Justin Timberlake’s “Not A Bad Thing” bounces seven slots to No. 20 in its fifth week. This achievement earns Timberlake his 11th top 20 single on the Hot 100 chart as a solo artist.
Beyoncé’s latest radio single “Partition” dips from No. 37 to No. 38.
Here is a list of R&B songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 8 (last week: No. 9)
Beyoncé – “Drunk in Love” – No. 11 (last week: No. 10)
Trey Songz – “Na Na” – No. 30 (last week: No. 30 – second week)
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 44 (last week: No. 48)
Billboard 200
In its fourth week, Pharrell’s sophomore album “G I R L” tip-toes back into the top five at No. 5 (last week: No. 6). Last week, the album sold 25,000 copies, which helped it reach 217,000 albums sold to date.
Beyoncé’s self-titled fifth album stands at No. 14 after resting at No. 11 last week. The visual album sold 16,000 copies last week, totaling 1,905,000 albums sold to date.
With 7,700 copies sold this week, Jhené Aiko’s “Sail Out” EP dips four spots to No. 45. The debut EP has sold 189,000 copies to date.
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard 200 chart.
Aloe Blacc – “Life Your Spirit” – No. 19 (last week: No. 19)
John Legend – “Love in the Future” – No. 20 (last week: No. 22)
Bruno Mars – “Unorthodox Jukebox” – No. 35 (last week: No. 33)
Ledisi – “The Truth” – No. 70 (last week: No. 42)
Bruno Mars – “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” – No. 79 (last week: No. 80)
R. Kelly – “Black Panties” – No. 88 (last week: No. 79)
Billboard R&B Albums
In their respective order, here are the top five R&B albums among R&B acts.
1. Pharrell – “G I R L”
2. Beyoncé – “Beyoncé”
3. Aloe Blacc – “Lift Your Spirit”
4. John Legend – “Love in the Future”
5. Christon Gray – “School of Roses” (HOT DEBUT)
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard R&B Albums chart.
Jhené Aiko – “Sail Out” EP – No. 6 (last week: No. 5)
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Love, Marriage & Divorce” – No. 7 (last week: No. 8)
Ledisi – “The Truth” – No. 9 (last week: No. 6)
Ashanti – “Braveheart” – No. 13 (last week: No. 11)
TGT – “Three Kings” – No. 14 (last week: No. 24)
Jacquees – “19” EP – No. 15 (DEBUT)
Candice Glover – “Music Speaks” – No. 19 (last week: No. 15)
August Alsina – “Downtown: Life Under the Gun” EP – No. 24 (last week: No. 20)
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
R&B soul artist Aloe Blacc’s critically-acclaimed single “The Man” off his new album “Lift Your Spirit,” relaxes at No. 4 for a second week.
“Loyal” by Chris Brown eyes the top five at No. 6 this week (last week: No. 10).
For the third week in a row, Yoncé’s “Partition” stays on its knees at No. 12. Meanwhile, Jhené Aiko’s authentic record “The Worst” shifts up one spot to No. 13 after spending two weeks at No. 14.
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)
Beyoncé – “Drunk in Love” featuring Jay Z – No. 5 (last week: No. 5)
Trey Songz – “Na Na” – No. 9 (last week: No. 9)
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No. 31
Billboard Adult R&B Songs
After taking over the top spot from John Legend’s “All of Me” (No. 2) last week, “Happy” by Pharrell spends its second week at No. 1.
“I Blame You” by soul diva Ledisi makes its entrance into the top five at No. 5. (last week: No. 6).
A day shy of her birthday, Kelly Price’s upbeat single “It’s My Time” breaks into the top ten at No. 10, after occupying the No. 13 position last week. Meanwhile, Leela James’ soulful duet “Say That” featuring Anthony Hamilton climbs from No. 15 to No. 12.
Toni Braxton and Babyface’s duet “Where Did We Go Wrong” creeps to No. 16 after holding the No. 17 position last week.
Pendulum recording artist Shaliek’s sophomore single “Ain’t Supposed to Cry,” lifted from his debut album “Blood Sweat Tears,” stands at No. 18 this week. (last week: No. 19)
Tank’s celebratory record “You’re My Star” hikes four spots from No. 24 to No. 20 during its second week on the chart.
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. 3 (last week: No. 4)
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Hurt You” – No. 6 (last week: No. 5)
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 9 (last week: No. 10)
Joe & Kelly Rowland – “Love & Sex (Part 2)” – No. 11 (last week: No. 11)
Mali Music – “Beautiful” – No. 14
Candice Glover – “Cried” – No. 19 (last week: No. 16)
Mariah Carey – “You’re Mine (Eternal)” – No. 23 (last week: No. 20)
Billboard Hot R&B Songs
This week, “Happy” by Pharrell spends its eighth week atop the chart. His achievement keeps John Legend’s “All of Me” at No. 2 for another week.
While Chris Brown’s “Loyal” increases one spot to No. 6, “Na Na” by Trey Songz descends one spot from No. 6 to Brown’s position last week.
“The Worst,” by Jhené Aiko hangs out at No. 10 for a fourth week.
K. Michelle’s “Can’t Raise A Man” remains idle at No. 14 this week. (last week: No. 13).
After debuting at No. 25 last week, Ledisi’s Chucky Harmony produced single “I Blame You” treks to No. 24 in its second week.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart.
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 4 (last week: No. 4)
Beyoncé – “Drunk in Love” featuring Jay Z – No. 5 (last week: No. 5)
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No. 9 (last week: No. 9)
Rico Love – “They Don’t Know” – No. 15 (last week: No. 16)
Robin Thicke – “4 The Rest of My Life” – No. 22 (last week: No. 20)
(Source: Billboard, Chart News, Hits Daily Double)
