 R&B/Hip-hop charts this week: LeToya comes out on top, Pharrell expands his "mind," new releases bumrush the chart and Young Dro gets his lean on.
Unlike last week, this week's chart activity is super active with over five new releases making their presence known in the upper echelons of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums lists.Leading the way is the victory that's inspired many David and Goliath comparisons. Former Destiny's Child member LeToya survived an ugly cut from the group to emerge six years later at No. 1 on both the R&B/Hip-hop and Billboard 200 charts with her self-titled solo debut.
While it debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, Letoya's set jumps 83-1 on the R&B/Hip-hop tally where, according to Billboard, it debuted last week due to street date violations. The offering includes guests appearances from ex-boyfriend Slim Thug as well as Mike Jones, Paul Wall and other fellow Houstonites.
Leading the Rap Albums charts charge is the latest from Pharrell. In My Mind bows at No. 1 and just misses the top spot on the R&B chart where it sits at No. 2. Featuring the Kanye West collabo, "Number 1," the set has been eagerly awaited by fans and features an all-instrumental version.
Also debuting in the Top 10 this week is new stuff from Jurassic 5. Feedback, sans Cut Chemist, features what is turning out to be a slightly controversial collaboration with Dave Matthews with some hardcore fans saying the group's gone commercial. The set bows at No. 6 on the Rap chart and No. 12 on the R&B list.
Pastor Troy brings vintage crunk to the Rap chart, and opens at No. 7 on the Rap chart (No. 13 on the R&B tally) with By Choice Or By Force. Troy's Universal Soldier debuted at Rap's No. 1 in 2002.
Another H-Town artist, Trae, sees his Rap-A-Lot release, Restless, fill out new Rap Albums Top 10 debuts coming in at No. 9. Also debuting at No. 16 on the R&B/Hip-hop list, the set features Trae's cousin Z-Ro along with Bun B, Jim Jones, Paul Wall and more of the usual Texas subjects.
New stuff also comes from Glenn Jones whose Forever: Timeless R&B Classics opens at No. 49 on the R&B/Hip-hop chart and sees the smooth crooner cover classic tunes from Toni Braxton, Stevie Wonder and more.
On the singles charts, upset is the name of the game. Young Dro displaces Cassie and Yung Joc with "Shoulder Lean" featuring T.I., jumping 3-1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and 4-1 on the Hot Rap Tracks roll. On the Hot 100 the track also ranks as the Hot 100's greatest airplay gainer, rising 15-13. Meanwhile, deep down in the chart, Rick Ross' "Hustlin'" counts as this week's sales gainer and despite losing six spots to drop to No. 37, is the track to watch in the next couple weeks.
On the Hot 100, Fergie's "London Bridge" leaps an unbelievable 84-5 in just its second week. According to Billboard, the rise ranks as the second biggest jump in Hot 100 history. Other notable action comes from Beyonce's "Deja Vu" featuring Jay-Z which jumps 32-4.
New blood includes Shareefa's "Need a Boss" featuring Ludacris at No. 91 and Ciara's "Get Up" featuring Chamillionaire at No. 93.
Also check out this week's top hip-hop and R&B songs.
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