Drake went gold his first week out, moving a whopping 658k units of his third studio album, Nothing Was The Same, this past week. It makes for the second highest overall debut this year (trailing Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience which did 968k), the highest rap debut and most importantly, Drizzy’s personal best sales week. His last album, 2011’s Take Care, started at number 1 with 631k, while his debut album, Thank Me Later, launched at number 1 with 447k in 2010. He just keeps on getting better! Get the full top 10 below.
The Sales Projections Are In! Drake’s “Nothing Was The Same” Is Expected To Do What?
Drake’s third studio album, Nothing Was The Same, was definitely one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and the reviews thus far have been a majority positive. The big question, though, is what the sales would be, especially considering the project leaked almost a full 2 weeks early. Well, the projections are in, and it’s looking like Drizzy will be receiving a certification off the bat. Find out what he’s expected to move below.
Top 10 Album Sales, Week Ending 5/5/13 … Country Tops The Charts!
Kenny Chesney scored his seventh number one album this week, with his new release Life On A Rock debuting with 153k units sold. Get the rest of Billboard‘s top 10 below.
Billboard’s Top 10 Album Sales, Week Ending 4/28/13 … Congrats To Fantasia On A #2 Debut!
Fantasia is definitely on the top of her game! After losing a bunch of post-baby weight and breaking away from her toxic relationship, the singer has yet another reason to celebrate: a top 10 album! Her new project, Side Effects Of You, debuted this week on Billboard at the number 2 slot, moving 91k units in its first week out. Congrats! Get the rest of the top 10 below.
Billboard’s Top 10 Album Sales, Week Ending 4/21/13 … Congrats To Kid Cudi On A #2 Debut!
Congrats to Kid Cudi, who, despite lack of any major airplay, scored a number two debut with his new album, Indicud. The project moved 136k copies in its first week out! Get the rest of the top 10 below.
