Drake's surprise album, Honestly, Nevermind (OVO/Republic), is headed for a #1 opening in the 210-230k range. The dance/club project—a curveball from the rhythmic-hit king—is expected to finish the week in the same neighborhood as his Dark Lane Demo Tapes mixtape, which opened with 223k in 2020 and has amassed a total of 1.7m in activity to date. Honestly streamed 61m worldwide at Spotify on Friday.
Drake (OVO/Republic): 210-230k
Logic (Def Jam): 35-45k
Kevin Gates (Bread Winners Alumni/Atlantic): 30-40k
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NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
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Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
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The kids can tell the difference... for now.
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That's what we'd like to know.
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