In this week's hip-hop charts, T.I continues to hold the throne, Bubba Sparxxx makes and impressive debut, and Ghostface holds down The Wu.
Keeping the charts on lock-down this week is T.I., coming in at No. 3. King is taking home the crown this week with a whopping 184,563 units moved, and maintaining massive radio and video airplay. After effortlessly captivating the gold in the first week, the "King of the South" has moved on to push 707,970 copies at week 2, according to Nielsen's Soundscan.
Debuting on the charts this week is Purple Ribbon signee Bubba Sparxxx, hittin' up the No. 9 seat. His lead single "Ms. New Booty," has the south in a frenzy, sparking enough interest to bring Charm to 51,405 discs in its first week.
Killin' 'em at No. 23 this week is Ghostface Killah. The lead single, "Back Like That," continues to represent well, tipping the scale on the hip-hop charts with 36,835 albums sold. In total, Fishscale has rounded off 147,242 discs, after 2 weeks on the charts.
Keepin' it moving this week is Sean Paul, winding down the temperature at No. 34. This week, he has slipped six spots on the charts, but has still ended the 7-day spin-off with 29,165 copies sold. The Trinity is moving big numbers, with 819,844 discs sold in total.
Falling 10 seats to No. 36 is Eminem. This week, Slim Shady has rounded off his digits to 27,697, selling a total of 2,255,715 units.
Falling seventeen seats below are the Black Eyed Peas, smashing into the charts full force at No. 39. The business is slowing down after 44 weeks, but has still managed to move 3,652,417 CDs in total. This week, they have cleared 27,156 units.
Full speed ahead this week is Chamillionaire, sounding off revenge at No. 47. This week, Cham has been cruising in the fast lane, with 23,681 discs representing the week-in total. The Sound of Revenge has fired off 645,047 copies thus far, with his video for his latest single, "Ridin" still holding down radio and video rotation.
Giving the charts a reality check this week is Juvenile, falling twenty-six positions to claim No. 49. The New 'Awlins rap star is still pushing units, with 350,079 discs sold after 5 weeks. This week, the rodeo is still going full force, with 23,198 CDs moved.
Keeping the hyphy movement going is E-40, coming in at No. 50 this week. The Lil' Jon produced "Tell Me When To Go" is still doing its numbers, representing Cali's Bay Area well at 20,462. The west coast slang inventor is putting forth his best effort, with 178,270 units sold so far.
Hanging tight this week at No. 54 is Dem Franchize Boys with On Top of Our Game. These ATL-iens are still leanin' mean on the hip-hop and club scenes, regulating the down south epidemic with 379,518 albums sold. The So So Def crew is rockin' all competition, keeping the game on criminal lock-down with 19,792 discs pushed this week.
Finally, B.G turns down the volume, Lil Wayne loses his hustle, and Three 6 Mafia stay in the game. B.G. is in at No. 63 this week, taking a tremendous nose dive on the hip-hop charts after holding down No. 34 last week. After 3 weeks, Heart of the Streets Vol. 2 has regulated a total of 107,720 copies. The Koch recording artist is still on the move, however, bangin' it out with 17,397 discs this week. Down at No. 81 this week is Lil Wayne, landing 30 slots below last week's position. Tha Carter II is still doing well with 876,895 CDs sold thus far, rounding off the 7-day cycle to 13,216. "Hustler Musik" is still spinning on the 1's and 2's, keeping the album on the charts after 17 weeks. Sliding down eighteen positions this week is Three 6 Mafia, just barely holding on to the No. 84 seat. The well-done LP is keeping a healthy buzz going with 762,063 discs sold in total, while "Poppin' My Collar" is still a hit in sound systems everywhere, bringing in an additional 12,744 CDs sold this week.
Next week, look for LL Cool J and Cam'ron to make appearances on the charts.
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180,000K for 40...not bad at all !!
Keeping the charts on lock-down this week is T.I., coming in at No. 3. King is taking home the crown this week with a whopping 184,563 units moved, and maintaining massive radio and video airplay. After effortlessly captivating the gold in the first week, the "King of the South" has moved on to push 707,970 copies at week 2, according to Nielsen's Soundscan.
Debuting on the charts this week is Purple Ribbon signee Bubba Sparxxx, hittin' up the No. 9 seat. His lead single "Ms. New Booty," has the south in a frenzy, sparking enough interest to bring Charm to 51,405 discs in its first week.
Killin' 'em at No. 23 this week is Ghostface Killah. The lead single, "Back Like That," continues to represent well, tipping the scale on the hip-hop charts with 36,835 albums sold. In total, Fishscale has rounded off 147,242 discs, after 2 weeks on the charts.
Keepin' it moving this week is Sean Paul, winding down the temperature at No. 34. This week, he has slipped six spots on the charts, but has still ended the 7-day spin-off with 29,165 copies sold. The Trinity is moving big numbers, with 819,844 discs sold in total.
Falling 10 seats to No. 36 is Eminem. This week, Slim Shady has rounded off his digits to 27,697, selling a total of 2,255,715 units.
Falling seventeen seats below are the Black Eyed Peas, smashing into the charts full force at No. 39. The business is slowing down after 44 weeks, but has still managed to move 3,652,417 CDs in total. This week, they have cleared 27,156 units.
Full speed ahead this week is Chamillionaire, sounding off revenge at No. 47. This week, Cham has been cruising in the fast lane, with 23,681 discs representing the week-in total. The Sound of Revenge has fired off 645,047 copies thus far, with his video for his latest single, "Ridin" still holding down radio and video rotation.
Giving the charts a reality check this week is Juvenile, falling twenty-six positions to claim No. 49. The New 'Awlins rap star is still pushing units, with 350,079 discs sold after 5 weeks. This week, the rodeo is still going full force, with 23,198 CDs moved.
Keeping the hyphy movement going is E-40, coming in at No. 50 this week. The Lil' Jon produced "Tell Me When To Go" is still doing its numbers, representing Cali's Bay Area well at 20,462. The west coast slang inventor is putting forth his best effort, with 178,270 units sold so far.
Hanging tight this week at No. 54 is Dem Franchize Boys with On Top of Our Game. These ATL-iens are still leanin' mean on the hip-hop and club scenes, regulating the down south epidemic with 379,518 albums sold. The So So Def crew is rockin' all competition, keeping the game on criminal lock-down with 19,792 discs pushed this week.
Finally, B.G turns down the volume, Lil Wayne loses his hustle, and Three 6 Mafia stay in the game. B.G. is in at No. 63 this week, taking a tremendous nose dive on the hip-hop charts after holding down No. 34 last week. After 3 weeks, Heart of the Streets Vol. 2 has regulated a total of 107,720 copies. The Koch recording artist is still on the move, however, bangin' it out with 17,397 discs this week. Down at No. 81 this week is Lil Wayne, landing 30 slots below last week's position. Tha Carter II is still doing well with 876,895 CDs sold thus far, rounding off the 7-day cycle to 13,216. "Hustler Musik" is still spinning on the 1's and 2's, keeping the album on the charts after 17 weeks. Sliding down eighteen positions this week is Three 6 Mafia, just barely holding on to the No. 84 seat. The well-done LP is keeping a healthy buzz going with 762,063 discs sold in total, while "Poppin' My Collar" is still a hit in sound systems everywhere, bringing in an additional 12,744 CDs sold this week.
Next week, look for LL Cool J and Cam'ron to make appearances on the charts.
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180,000K for 40...not bad at all !!
