Hey, we picked the Lakers in four, too.
Usher’s Confessions (LaFace/ZLG), in its 11th week of release, continues to sell at smash levels, while Lavigne’s Under My Skin (Arista/RMG) is coming off its major 356k #1 debut last week. We may not yet be able to tell you who’ll win, but we can tell you this: Either way, it’s going to be another big week for BMG.
The sales cycle ended Sunday (6) began with the Memorial Day holiday, which was bolstered by many of the mass merchants (Best Buy, Wal-Mart, etc.) having major sales. As a result, this week’s chart will probably show only a modest drop in volume despite the lack of major debuts.
Speaking of major debuts, RCA’s Velvet Revolver hits the street tomorrow to initial projections of a 100k-120k first week, while Capitol’s Beastie Boys are lined up for next week. Initial projections for that album are running in the 500k range.GRAMMY CHEW: THE FUTURE OF GRAMMY IS (MOSTLY) FEMALE
There's no glass ceiling in pop. (10/4a)
ERLICH TO EXIT SPOTIFY FOR TBA VENTURE
One of the good guys is changing lanes. (10/2a)
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THE GRAMMY SHORT LIST
Who's already a lock?
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
ALL THE WAY LIVE
The players, the tours, the enormous beers.
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