By contrast, the soundtrack to 50 Cent’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (on G-Unit/Shady/Aftermath/Interscope, or some combination thereof), is presently trending shy of 300k. Yes, that’s far less than anyone expected, but the movie opens today, and despite the pans, it’s probably bulletproof, so to speak, meaning anything could happen to the album by Sunday night.
Neil Diamond, continuing the TV blitz on his critically acclaimed, Rick Rubin-produced 12 Songs (
Two other debuts are heading for high-ish chart appearances next week: rappers Sheek Louch (Koch) and Young Buck (Mass Appeal) are headed for a throwdown, as their releases cruise toward the 45k-50k hood.
As for the incumbents, current chart-topper Now 20 isn’t going anywhere, the Black Eyed Peas, Nickelback, Kanye West, Kelly Clarkson, Fall Out Boy and Young Jeezy are all showing staying power, while Santana should stay in the upper echelons in its second week, and the Destiny’s Child hits collection should be an evergreen through the holidays.
Now, here’s a rarity—album sales were up by a hefty 1.4 million units over last week, a jump of 14.1%, and off by a measly 12k from the same week of 2004. Total sales for the week were 10.8 million. That brought the year-to-date total to 467.2 albums, but that’s still 49.4 million under last year at this time, representing a deficit of 9.6%.
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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