RUMOR MILL
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
NEW RELEASES: IN ROD WE TRUST
Mosco's Alamo hits another home run with Rod Wave, who will easily open at #1 this week with his fourth studio album, Beautiful Mind. After one day of sales and streams, we’re projecting a first-week opening of 120-140k, with audio streams exceeding 150m.
Megan Thee Stallion will have the #2 debut with Traumazine, which fulfills her deal with 1501 Certified. What's next for the Roc Nation-repped rap star as she entertains a new recording contract?
As for new singles, Republic's Nicki Minaj has the biggest new track at Spotify U.S. with "Super Freaky Girl." It's also Top 20 at Apple Music.
PROJECTIONS
Rod Wave (Alamo): 120-140k
Megan Thee Stallion (Atlantic): 40-50k
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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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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