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
THE RISE OF CHAPPELL ROAN: BEHIND THE SCENES
Here's how it happened. An oral history by Craig Marks. (8/30a)
A SIZZLING HITS LIST
Hot off the grill. Pairs well with your brewski of choice. (8/30a)
GUY MOOT AND CARIANNE MARSHALL: THE HITS INTERVIEW
Publishing's dynamic duo (8/28a)
THE COUNT: A LABOR (DAY) OF LIVE-MUSIC LOVE
Your other option is staying home and watching college football. (8/30a)
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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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HITS' FIRST LIVE ISSUE TAKES THE STAGE THIS FALLrumor mail
