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September 13, 2010

Albums: Eminem Holding Steady at #3

Apologies for losing track of our weekly Billboard 200 album chart update.

In the latest, Eminem is in a solid third place in a week that saw a number of strong rock releases.

Most Recent Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Disturbed – Asylum
2. Now That's What I Call Music 35
3. Eminem – Recovery
4. Katy Perry – Teenage Dream
5. Fantasia – Back To Me
6. Lyfe Jennings – I Still Believe
7. Goo Goo Dolls – Something For the Rest Of Us
8. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
9. Soundtrack – Camp Rock 2: the Final Jam
10. Heart – Red Velvet Car

In prior news, Kate Perry and Fantasia were responsible for taking Eminem out of the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Previous Week's Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Katy Perry – Teenage Dream
2. Fantasia – Back To Me
3. Eminem – Recovery
4. Usher – Versus
5. Little Big Town – The Reason Why
6. Kem – Intimacy
7. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
8. Randy Rogers Band – Burning the Day
9. Ray LaMontagne – God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise
10. Devil Wears Prada – Zombie

Posted by Clyde Smith on September 13, 2010 in Album News/Marketing, Business News, Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

August 29, 2010

Albums: Eminem’s #1 Recovery Challenging Earlier Records

Eminem's now 7 week run at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart is starting to challenge some big predecessors:

"Recovery" also notches the most weeks at No. 1 for a male artist's album since Usher's "Confessions" earned nine weeks in the top slot in 2004, and the most for a hip-hop effort since OutKast's "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" did seven in late 2003 and early 2004.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Eminem – Recovery
2. Kem – Intimacy
3. Ray LaMontagne – God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise
4. Iron Maiden – The Final Frontier
5. Trace Adkins – Cowboy's Back In Town
6. Lady Antebellum – Need You Know
7. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
8. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
9. David Gray – Foundling
10. John Mellencamp – No Better Than This

Posted by Clyde Smith on August 29, 2010 in Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

August 19, 2010

Albums: Eminem Back On Top Like Susan Boyle!

Eminem's Recovery returns to the no. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 album chart matching Susan Boyle's 6 week run at no. 1.  Which, of course, led to many headlines connecting Eminem and Susan Boyle like the one above.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Eminem – Recovery
2. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
3. Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
4. Black Label Society – Order of the Black
5. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
6. Blake Shelton – All About Tonight [EP]
7. Rick Ross – Teflon Don
8. Mike Posner – 31 Minutes to Takeoff
9. Kidz Bop 18
10. Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare

Posted by Clyde Smith on August 19, 2010 in Album News/Marketing, Business News, Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

August 13, 2010

Albums: Eminem Stays in Second Place, Until Next Week!

Another rock act of some sort takes the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart but Eminem hangs tough in second place with an eminent return to the top lying ahead.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs
2. Eminem – Recovery
3. Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare
4. Bun B – Trill O.G.
5. Rick Ross – Teflon Don
6. Lady Gaga – The Remix
7. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
8. Drake – Thank Me Later
9. Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
10. Buckcherry – All Night Long

Available on Amazon:
Eminem

Posted by Clyde Smith on August 13, 2010 in Business News, Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

August 06, 2010

Albums: Avenged Sevenfold Take Eminem, Rick Ross & Drake Down a Notch

Eminem, Rick Ross and Drake each drop one, but only one, position down on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Avenged Sevenfold – Nightmare
2. Eminem – Recovery
3. Rick Ross – Teflon Don
4. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
5. Drake – Thank Me Later
6. Kidz Bop 18
7. Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
8. Sheryl Crow – 100 Miles From Memphis
9. Lady Gaga – The Fame
10. NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 34

Available on Amazon:
Eminem ~ Rick Ross ~ Drake

Posted by Clyde Smith on August 06, 2010 in Business News, Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

July 28, 2010

Albums: Eminem Keeps on Winning, Rick Ross in Second

Eminem enters week five at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart as Rick Ross misses his no. 1, coming in no. 2 with about 11k less sold.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Eminem – Recovery
2. Rick Ross – Teflon Don
3. Sheryl Crow – 100 Miles From Memphis
4. Drake – Thank Me Later
5. Kidz Bop 18
6. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
7. Jonas Brothers – Jonas L.A. Soundtrack
8. NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 34
9. Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
10. Lady Gaga – The Fame

Available on Amazon:
Eminem ~ Rick Ross

Posted by Clyde Smith on July 28, 2010 in Business News, Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

July 23, 2010

Albums: Eminem Still Winning, M.I.A.’s MAYA #9

Eminem's still no. 1, Drake slips to 3 but M.I.A.'s the big news in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Her album, MAYA, debuts at no. 9 with only 28k units moved, 1,000 less than Kala which only made it to no. 18.

Do you see it yet?* The emerging opportunity that waits for interesting acts who ignore the "album is dead" bullsh*t and properly exploit the overall dip in sales? Oh, I forgot, you're too busy with your 17th mixtape to get that debut studio album out. I understand. How's that going for you? lol

At this point, the odds are about even that your mixtape or your album will do anything. Play the mixtape game but keep that in perspective. If you can't appear everywhere, like Lil Wayne, or put out a message that shakes well-known rappers and draws attention, like 50 Cent, there's a limited ROI on that investment.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Eminem – Recovery
2. Korn – Korn III – Remember Who You Are
3. Drake – Thank Me Later
4. Newsboys – Born Again
5. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
6. Sting – Symphonicities
7. Jerrod Niemann – Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury
8. Hellyeah – Stampede
9. M.I.A. – MAYA
10. Soundtrack – Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Available on iTunes:
M.I.A.

*And that's my last comment on the matter!

Posted by Clyde Smith on July 23, 2010 in Business News, Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

July 07, 2010

Albums: Eminem #1, Drake #2, 3OH!3 Debuts at #7

Em and Drake maintain their top two status while Streets of Gold by electro-something-or-other group 3OH!3 debuts at no. 7 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Eminem – Recovery
2. Drake – Thank Me Later
3. Soundtrack – Twilight Saga: Eclipse
4. the-Dream – Love King
5. NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 34
6. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
7. 3OH!3 – Streets of Gold
8. Jack Johnson – To The Sea
9. Miley Cyrus – Can't Be Tamed
10. Lady Antebellum – Need You Now

Available on iTunes:
3OH!3

Posted by Clyde Smith on July 07, 2010 in Business News, Charts: Albums | Permalink

June 30, 2010

Albums: Eminem #1, Drake #2, The Roots #6

Not a bad week in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 album chart as Eminem debuts at no. 1, Drake drops to no. 2 and The Roots debut at no. 6.

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Eminem – Recovery
2. Drake – Thank Me Later
3. Miley Cyrus – Can't Be Tamed
4. Ozzy Osbourne – Scream
5. NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 34
6. The Roots – How I Got Over
7. Jack Johnson – To The Sea
8. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
9. Sarah McLachlan – Laws of Illusion
10. Soundtrack – Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Available on iTunes:
Eminem ~ Drake ~ The Roots

Posted by Clyde Smith on June 30, 2010 in Business News, Charts: Albums, Hip Hop Albums | Permalink

June 23, 2010

Albums: Drake’s Thank Me Later #1

Drake's Thank Me Later debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. I had my doubts but that was more from being disconnected than from the actual information available.

In any case, the new guy done did good. All hail the new guy!

Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200:

1. Drake – Thank Me Later
2. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – Mojo
3. Sarah McLachlan – Laws of Illusion
4. NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 34
5. Jack Johnson – To The Sea
6. Soundtrack – Twilight Saga: Eclipse
7. Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
8. Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
9. Christina Aguilera – Bionic
10. Glee – The Music, Journey to Regionals

Available on iTunes:
Drake

Related ProHipHop Coverage:
Drake: Thank Me Later, He Hopes? [Album Art]

Posted by Clyde Smith on June 23, 2010 in Business News, Charts: Albums | Permalink