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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

 
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