Our latest edition of Chart Check reveals the first week sales of Michael Jackson’s “Xscape” album. It also shows where Jackson’s new project debuts at on the Billboard 200. In addition, music lovers will witness Jackson’s reign continue on several Billboard song charts with his latest single “Lover Never Felt So Good.” Fans will see that Usher’s single “Good Kisser” isn’t having a successful second week on a few Billboard charts including the Hot 100. Also, chart viewers will find out which former “R&B Divas” star scored a top-five on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and much more.
Dates range from: May 15 – May 22 (Billboard)
Ariana Grande’s buzzing new single “Problem” returns to its debut position at No. 3 after spending last week at No. 4.
“Not A Bad Thing” by Justin Timberlake stands quietly at No. 8 for a third week.
In its third week, Michael Jackson’s “Love Never Felt So Good” dashes from No. 22 to No. 9. The Timbaland reworked track becomes Jackson’s 29th top ten of the Hot 100.
Jason Derulo’s Ricky Reed produced cut “Wiggle” joins the top 20 crowd at No. 20 this week.
Trey Songz is singing “Na Na” in the top 30’s again. After peaking No. 22 and spending last week at No. 27, the club banger spends this week at No. 33.
After debuting at No. 70 last week, Usher’s Pop & Oak produced track “Good Kisser” backtracks three spots to No. 73. Meanwhile, Tinashe’s blazing new single “2 On” rises from No. 89 to No. 74 in its second week.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
John Legend – “All of Me” – No. 1 (third week at No. 1)
Pharrell – “Happy” – No. 4 (last week: No. 2)
Chris Brown – “Loyal” featuring Lil Wayne & French Montana Or Too $hort Or Tyga – No. 18 (peak: No. 9)
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No. 39 (last week: No. 32)
Jhene Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 51 (last week: No. 46)

Billboard 200
With 156,962 albums sold last week, Michael Jackson’s second posthumous album “Xscape” debuts at No. 2.
Jackson’s new album isn’t his only studio effort making chart appearances this week. The R&B/pop entertainer’s 2003 greatest hits album “Number Ones” sold 9,441 copies last week. This achievement pushed the hits album from No. 106 to No. 28.
The “Billie Jean” crooner’s album “The Essential Michael Jackson” stands at No. 67 this week. Meanwhile, his sixth studio release “Thriller” jumps from No. 127 to No. 70.
Pharrell’s sophomore set “G I R L” drops out the top ten this week and lands at No. 13 (last week: No. 6). His latest project sold 15,573 copies last week, which brings the album’s grand total to 387,195.
“Talk Dirty” by Jason Derulo moves up two spots to No. 35. The album has sold 81,090 copies since its release on April 15.
Beyoncé’s self-titled visual album falls from No. 33 to No. 44 in its 23rd week on the chart. To date, her fifth studio project has sold 1, 975,000 copies in the U.S.
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard 200
John Legend – “Love in the Future” – No. 21 (last week: No. 21)
Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” – No. 43 (last week: No. 38)
August Alsina – “Testimony” – No. 48 (last week: No. 35)
Bruno Mars – “Unorthodox Jukebox” – No. 54 (last week: No. 31)
Jhené Aiko – “Sail Out” EP – No. 64 (last week: No. 64)
Ariana Grande – “Yours Truly” – No. 89 (last week: No. 83)

Billboard R&B Albums
In their respective order, here are the top five R&B albums among R&B acts.
1. Michael Jackson – “Xscape” (Hot Debut)
2. Pharrell – “G I R L”
3. John Legend – “Love in the Future:
4. Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2”
5. Beyoncé – “Beyoncé”
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard R&B Albums chart
Ledisi – “The Truth” – No. 8 (last week: No. 9)
Aloe Blacc – “Lift Your Spirit” – No. 10 (last week: No. 7)
Robin Thicke – “Blurred Lines” – No. 18 (last week: No. 13)
Rihanna – “Unapologetic” – No. 20 (last week: No. 12)
Keke Wyatt – “Ke’Ke” EP – No. 21 (last week: No. 19 — debut)

Billboard Adult R&B Songs
John Legend’s “All of Me” has stood motionless at No. 2 for eight weeks in a row. Nonetheless, the romantic ballad has peaked at No. 1 on the chart.
Kelly Price’s new single “It’s My Time,” from her “Sing Pray Love, Vol. 1: Sing” album, enters the top five at No.5.
On its third week on the chart, “Love Never Felt So Good” by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake enters the top ten at No. 7.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart
Pharrell – “Happy” – No. 1 (ninth week at No. 1)
Ledisi – “I Blame You” – No. 3 (last week: No. 4)
Jhene Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 6 (last week: No. 7)
Joe feat. Kelly Rowland – “Love & Sex (Part 2)” – No. 9 (last week: No. 8)
Shaliek – “Ain’t Supposed To Cry” – No. 11 (last week: No. 12)
Mali Music – “Beautiful” – No. 13 (last week: No. 10)
Toni Braxton & Babyface – “Where Did We Go Wrong” – No. 17 (last week: No. 15)
John Legend – “You & I (Nobody in the World)” – No. 21 (last week: No. 21)
John Legend’s “All of Me” holds the No.1 position for a third week.
Michael Jackson’s “Love Never Felt So Good” snatches the No. 5 spot from Chris Brown’s “Loyal.”. Jackson’s single new position bumps Brown’s latest track to No. 6.
“The Worst” by Jhené Aiko remains at No. 12 for another week.
In its second week, Usher’s new single “Good Kisser” leaves the No. 18 position and reverses two slots to No. 20.
Here is a list of other R&B song positions on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
Pharrell – “Happy” – No. 3 (last week: No. 2)
Trey Songz – “Na Na” – No. 8 (last week: No. 8)
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 14 (last week: No. 11)
Tinashe – “2 On” featuring ScHoolBoy Q – No. 21 (last week: No. 24)
Sevyn Streeter – “nEXt” – No. 44 (last week: No. 47)

Billboard Rhythmic Songs
Last week, Trey Songz’ radio single “Na Na” was crowned the No. 1 song. However, after only one week, the Teena Marie sampled club banger shifts from No. 1 to No. 3.
“All of Me” by John Legend reverses from No. 6 to No. 5. The Dave Tozer produced love song peaked No. 1 on the chart earlier this year.
Pharrell’s “Happy” retreats from No. 10 to No. 13.
In its seventh week, Tinashe’s “2 On” featuring ScHoolBoy Q sails five spots up to No. 16.
Jason Derulo’s new single “Wiggle” featuring Snoop Dogg climbs from No. 24 to No. 19. Derulo released the visuals for the single earlier this week.
After debuting at No. 32 last week, “Good Kisser” by Usher hops eights positions to No. 24.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Rhythmic Songs chart
Chris Brown – “Loyal” featuring Lil’ Wayne & French Montana – No. 4
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No. 7 (last week: No. 7)
Justin Timberlake – “Not A Bad Thing” – No. 8 (last week: No. 9)
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 10 (last week: No. 11)
Ariana Grande – “Problem” – featuring Iggy Azalea – No. 12 (last week: No. 16)
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 39 (peak: No. 10)
(Source: Billboard, Chart News, Hits Daily Double)