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This week sees southern rap veterans, Bun B and Pimp C, otherwise known as UGK, conquer charts across the board for the first time in their nearly two decade long career.

Their 7th album, Underground Kingz bows at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and the Top Rap Albums lists, and rockets 83-1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums tally. Featuring 32 new tracks, the double-album boasts collabos with T.I., Rick Ross, Slim Thug, Charlie Wilson, Raheem DeVaughn, Three 6 Mafia, Willy D, OutKast, Kool G Rap, and Big Daddy Kane. The set's also available in a limited-edition 26-song, two-CD set, with a bonus DVD that contains their latest videos including “Int’l Players Anthem (I Choose You) Featuring OutKast,” in-depth interviews with UGK and special guest appearances from OutKast, T.I., David Banner, Rick Ross, Jeezy, Three 6 Mafia and much more.

Right on the heels of the Kings is Plies with his Slip-N-Slide debut Real Testament. Bowing at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and the Top Rap Albums charts, the set's success is powered in part by the crazy success of its lead single, "Shawty" featuring the super-busy T-Pain.

Getting a shot in the proverbial arm is the compilation set Stax 50th Anniversary Celebration. Officially this week's "pacesetter" the set from the revived soul label jumps a hefty 79-45.

Sean Kingston reigns in the world of singles with "Beautiful Girls" ruling the Hot 100 for a 3rd week straight. His 2nd single, "Me Love," is currently the Hot 100's greatest digital gainer, where it jumps 28-15 in its second week on the chart.

Meanwhile, Fantasia's "When I See U" enjoys its eighth victorious week at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Soulja Boy's "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" ranks as the week's greatest airplay gainer and rises 10-8.

50 Cent claims this week's top song debut at No. 22 with "Ayo Technology" featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland. The song comes from his upcoming Sept. 11 release, Curtis.

Also debuting this week is legendary singer Chaka Khan with "Angel" at No. 58 (from the upcoming Sept. 25 release Funk This), UGK's aforementioned "Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)" featuring OutKast at No. 74, and will.i.am's "I Got It From My Mama" at No. 93.
 

Also check out this week's top hip-hop and R&B songs.