In this week’s Chart Check, we provide details on the current albums sales of August Alsina, Pharrell, John Legend and Ariana Grande, along with other R&B artists with albums on the Billboard 200. Also, we see where Usher’s, Tinashe’s, and Pharrell’s new singles debut at on the Hot 100 chart. In addition, check out the incredible second week position of Jason Derulo’s new single “Wiggle” on the Hot 100 chart, the new home of John Legend’s latest ballad “You & I” on the Adult R&B Songs chart and much more.
Dates range from May 8 to May 15 (Billboard)
Billboard 200
With 24,999 copies sold last week, Pharrell’s “G I R L” album remains at No. 6 this week. The album has sold a grand total of 371, 577 copies to date.
John Legend’s album “Love in the Future” falls one spot to No. 21. Combined with last week’s sales of 13,000 copies sold, his fourth album has totaled 489,000 copies since last September.
“Unorthodox Jukebox” by Bruno Mars leaps from No. 47 to No. 31. Mars’ sophomore album has sold 2,233,000 copies since its release in December 2012.
In its fourth week, August Alsina’s debut album “Testimony” rests at No. 35. The “Numb” singer’s first offering sold 8,800 last week and has pushed 108,000 album copies since its release. Meanwhile, Jason Derulo’s album “Talk Dirty” sold 8,000 copies last week and has sold only 73,000 album copies to date.
Ariana Grande’s album “Yours Truly” stands at No. 83 after holding the No. 71 position last week. Her debut LP has sold 432, 000 copies to date.
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard 200
Beyoncé – “Beyoncé” – No. 33 (last week: No. 24)
Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2” – No. 38 (last week: No. 40)
Jhené Aiko – “Sail Out” EP – No. 64 (last week: No. 48)
Aloe Blacc – “Lift Your Spirit” – No. 74 (last week: 85)
Michael Jackson – “The Essential Michael Jackson” – No. 75 (last week: No. 91)
Toni Braxton and Babyface – “Love, Marriage & Divorce” – No. 96 (last week: No. 95)
Billboard Hot 100
Last week, John Legend’s “All of Me” dethroned Pharrell’s “Happy” from the top spot. His efforts helped him score his first-ever No. 1 record on that chart. This week, he secures a second week atop the chart. Meanwhile, Pharrell remains “Happy” at No. 2 for week two.
After debuting at No. 3 last week, Ariana Grande’s “Problem” featuring Iggy Azalea falls one spot to No. 4.
In its second week, Jason Derulo’s Snoop Dogg assisted single “Wiggle” off his album “Talk Dirty,” soars 44 spots to No. 24.
“Love Never Felt So Good” by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake enjoys the breeze at No. 22. The duet debuted at No. 20 last week.
Jhené Aiko’s “The Worst” stands at No. 47 this week. The song recently earned the Def Jam signee two 2014 BET Awards nominations including the Centric Award.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
Justin Timberlake – “Not A Bad Thing” – No. 8 (last week: No. 8)
Chris Brown “Loyal” featuring Lil’ Wayne & French Montana – No. 12 (peak: No. 9)
Trey Songz – “Na Na” – No. 27 (last week: No. 27)
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No. 32 (peak: No. 23)
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 33 (peak: No. 8)
Billboard Hot 100 Debuts
Usher – “Good Kisser” – No. 70
Pharrell – “Come Get It Bae” – No. 82
Tinashe – 2 On” featuring ScHoolBoy Q – No. 89
Billboard Hot R&B Songs
John Legend’s ballad “All of Me” occupies the No. 1 spot for a second week after overthrowing Pharrell’s “Happy” from its twelve week streak last week.
After debuting at No. 5 last week, “Love Never Felt So Good” by Michael Jackson remains there for a second week.
“Na Na” by Trey Songz shifts from No. 6 to No. 7 this week.
In its fourth week, Pharrell’s new track “Come Get It Bae” lifted from his “G I R L” album shifts from No. 23 to No. 14.
Sevyn Streeter’s latest single “nEXt” leans back one spot to No. 21. The song has peaked at No. 18.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart
Chris Brown – “Loyal” featuring Lil’ Wayne & French Montana – No. 4 (last week: No. 4)
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 9 (last week: No. 7)
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst” – No. 10 (peak: No. 9)
Tinashe – “2 On” featuring ScHoolBoy Q – No. 15 (last week: No. 14)
K. Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” – No. 19 (peak: No. 13)
Bando Jonez – “Sex You” – No. 20 (peak: No. 15)
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts” – No. 23 (peak: No. 15)
Billboard Hot R&B Songs Debuts
Usher – “Good Kisser” – No. 13
Billboard Rhythmic Songs
“Na Na” by Trey Songz hops from No. 2 to No. 1. He unseats “Loyal” by Chris Brown, which stood atop the chart for two consecutive weeks. The bouncy track stands at No. 2 for now.
John Legend’s tender ballad “All of Me” retreats two spots to No. 6. (Peak: No. 1)
In its eighth week, “Not A Bad Thing” by Justin Timberlake skips from No. 11 to No. 9. Meanwhile, Jhené Aiko’s “The Worst” takes over Timberlake’s position from last week.
Ariana Grande’s Iggy Azalea supported track “Problem” bounces eight positions to No. 16 after debuting at No. 24 last week.
“Wiggle” by Jason Derulo strolls from No. 32 to No. 24 in week two.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Rhythmic Songs chart
Beyoncé – “Partition” – No. 7 (last week: No. 7)
Pharrell – “Happy” – No. 10 (last week: No. 8)
August Alsina – “Numb” featuring Yo Gotti – No. 28 (last week: No. 30)
Aloe Blacc – “The Man” – No. 31 (peak: No. 10)
Billboard Adult R&B Songs
Pharrell’s “Happy” spends its eight week at No. 1.
“I Blame You” by Ledisi reached No. 3 last week. However, the Claude Kelly co-penned track backpedaled to No. 4 this week.
R&B crooner Joe’s “Love & Sex (Part 2)” featuring Kelly Rowland rises from No. 9 to No. 8.
Michael Jackson’s “Love Never Felt So Good” with Justin Timberlake dances five spots to No. 14 in its second week.
After entering at No. 26 last week, “You & I (Nobody in the World)” by John Legend climbs to No. 21.
Here is a list of other R&B songs on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart
John Legend – “All of Me” – No. 2 (seventh week at No. 2)
Kelly Price – “It’s My Time” – No. 6 (last week: No. 6)
Tank – “You’re My Star” – No. 11 (last week: No. 11)
R. Kelly – “Legs Shakin’” – No. 17 (last week: No. 20)
Beyoncé – “Partition” –No. 25 (peak: No. 20)
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. John Legend – “Love in the Future”
3. Beyoncé – “Beyoncé”
4. August Alsina – “Testimony”
5. Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2”
Here is a list of other R&B albums on the Billboard R&B Albums chart
Justin Timberlake – “The 20/20 Experience” – No. 10 (last week: No. 12)
Rihanna – “Unapologetic” – No. 12 (last week: No. 18)
SoMo – “SoMo” – No. 14 (last week: No. 11)
The Weeknd – “Trilogy” – No. 22 (last week: No. 19)
(Source: Billboard, Chart News, Hits Daily Double)
