That’s what Jive/ZLG has done with R. Kelly’s TP.3 Reloaded, and the gambit is going down like gangbusters, as the lascivious crooner pants his way toward a first-week total in the neighborhood of 550k, with a shot at 600k. OK, it hasn’t hurt that the five-chapter serial “Trapped in the Closet” has generated tremendous interest, or that he’s been #1 Urban while generating massive crossover action. In any case, we’re looking at one of 2005’s bigger bows right here, folks. Obviously, Kelly is running away with the competition (not that there is any) for the top spot on next week’s album chart.
Looking at the week’s other six-figure debut is the reliable Missy Elliott (Elektra/Atlantic), who will once again get her freak on as she works it toward a total north of 150k.
The only other noteworthy debut to hit stores yesterday was Webbie, the latest
Moving to the weekly one-step-forward/one-step-back dept., business was up 6.6% over the previous week (10.9 million units compared to 10.2 million), and down 2.7% from the same week last year (11.2 million). Year to date, the music industry is off 7.56% compared to 2004 (282.6 million vs. 305.72 million).
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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