TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS

The week of October 2, 2004
Sales Data =TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS
Highest ranking debut
Gains in performance
Suit
Nelly
Fo' Reel, Derrty
--
Two Weeks Ago
--
Last Week
2 Platinum
RIAA Certification
1
Weeks at no. 1
1
Weeks on chart
Two Weeks Ago Last Week this Week Certification RIAA Pos Peak. Weeks On Chart
-- -- 1
#1 1 wks
Suit
Nelly
Fo' Reel, Derrty
 2 Platinum 1 1
-- -- 2
Sweat
Nelly
Fo' Reel, Derrty
 Platinum 0 1
63 1 3
My Everything
Anita Baker
Blue Note
 Gold 0 3
2 3 4
Happy People/U Saved Me
R. Kelly
Jive
 3 Platinum 0 5
1 2 5
Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2
Jill Scott
Epic, Hidden Beach
 Gold 0 3
4 4 6
Straight Outta Ca$hville
Young Buck
G-Unit
 Platinum 0 5
3 5 7
The DEFinition
LL Cool J
Def Jam
 Gold 0 3
10 8 8
Comin' From Where I'm From
Anthony Hamilton
So So Def
 Platinum 0 52
12 9 9
Tha Carter
Lil Wayne
Cash Money
 Platinum 0 12
7 11 10
On My Way To Church
The Diplomats Present Jim Jones
Diplomats
 0 5
6 6 11
Welcome Back
Mase
Bad Boy, Fo' Reel
 Gold 0 4
5 7 12
Genius Loves Company
Ray Charles
Hear
 3 Platinum 0 3
13 14 13
Confessions
Usher
LaFace
 Diamond 0 27
15 15 14
The Hunger For More
Lloyd Banks
G-Unit
 Platinum 0 13
8 10 15
The Hard Way
213
Doggystyle
 0 5
11 12 16
M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is A Major Issue)
Pitbull
Diaz Brothers
 Gold 0 4
14 16 17
Trouble
Akon
SRC, Universal Motown
 Platinum 0 12
-- -- 18
Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz
Universal, Tight 2 Def
 0 1
19 21 19
The King Of Crunk & BME Recordings Present
Lil Scrappy/Trillville
Reprise, BME
 Gold 0 30
17 18 20
Amerikaz NightMare
Mobb Deep
Jive, Infamous
 0 7
9 13 21
Godfather Buried Alive
Shyne
Def Jam, Gangland
 Gold 0 6
18 20 22
The Diary Of Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
J
 5 Platinum 0 43
16 17 23
Now 16
Various Artists
Sony Music, EMI, Universal, Zomba
 3 Platinum 0 8
22 25 24
Crime Mob
Crime Mob
Reprise, BME
 0 7
26 24 25
Lyfe 268-192
Lyfe Jennings
Columbia
 Platinum 0 5
20 19 26
Kiss Of Death
Jadakiss
Ruff Ryders
 Gold 0 14
30 30 27
Complex Simplicity
Teedra Moses
TVT
 0 6
27 32 28
La Dona
Teena Marie
Cash Money Classics
 0 19
21 23 29
True Story
Terror Squad
Universal, SRC
 0 8
23 26 30
Life After Cash Money
B.G.
Choppa City
 0 9
25 33 31
Back To Basics
Beenie Man
Shocking Vibes
 0 10
38 40 32
Menage A Trois
Baby Bash
Dope House, Empire Musicwerks
 0 12
24 27 33
The College Dropout
Kanye West
Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella
 4 Platinum 0 32
32 34 34
Southside
Lloyd
Def Jam, The Inc.
 0 9
29 31 35
Elephunk
The Black Eyed Peas
A&M
 2 Platinum 0 65
-- 22 36
Based On A True Story
Silkk The Shocker
New No Limit
 0 2
33 35 37
It's Already Written
Houston
Capitol
 Gold 0 6
31 36 38
Afrodisiac
Brandy
Atlantic
 Gold 0 13
48 53 39
Forever, For Always, For Luther
Various Artists
GRP
 0 8
36 42 40
Pure
Boney James
Warner Bros.
 0 7
41 38 41
JoJo
JoJo
Blackground, Da Family
 Platinum 0 13
45 46 42
Dangerously In Love
Beyonce
Columbia
 4 Platinum 0 66
34 28 43
Stone Love
Angie Stone
J
 0 11
-- 29 44
I Owe You
Kierra '"KiKi" Sheard
EMI Gospel
 0 2
28 37 45
Throwback
Boyz II Men
MSM
 0 4
42 44 46
Milk Me
The Beatnuts
Penalty
 0 3
37 41 47
Musicology
Prince
Columbia, NPG
 Platinum 0 22
40 43 48
Juve The Great
Juvenile
Cash Money
 Platinum 0 39
46 45 49
Living Legends
8Ball & MJG
Bad Boy
 Gold 0 19
50 55 50
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
LaFace
 Diamond 0 53
84 91 51
GG
Van Hunt
Van Hunt
Capitol
 0 30
57 54 52
The Beginning Of The End...
Juvenile, Wacko & Skip
UTP
 0 18
51 51 53
To Tha X-treme
Devin The Dude
J Prince
 0 10
39 39 54
Kevin Lyttle
Kevin Lyttle
Atlantic
 Gold 0 8
35 47 55
The Tipping Point
The Roots
Geffen
 0 10
47 49 56
Still Writing In My Diary: 2nd Entry
Petey Pablo
Jive
 Gold 0 20
43 50 57
U Gotta Feel Me
Lil' Flip
Columbia, Sucka Free
 Platinum 0 26
49 52 58
The Black Album
JAY-Z
Def Jam, Roc-A-Fella
 3 Platinum 0 45
44 48 59
D12 World
D12
Shady
 2 Platinum 0 21
54 59 60
Somethin' 'Bout Love
Fred Hammond
Jive, Verity
 Gold 0 15
70 63 61
Go All Night
DEL
B Smooth, Mbsc
 0 12
53 57 62
It's About Time
Christina Milian
Island
 0 14
58 62 63
Trap Muzik
T.I.
Atlantic, Grand Hustle
 Platinum 0 57
-- 99 64
Love Shines
Big Advice
Electric Monkey
 0 7
62 61 65
Crossroads
Deitrick Haddon
Tyscot, Verity
 0 4
93 70 66
Roy Jones, Jr. Presents: Body Head Bangerz-Volume 1
Various Artists
Body Head
 0 5
52 60 67
Kamikaze
Twista
Atlantic
 Platinum 0 34
75 68 68
Bringing It All Together
Vickie Winans
Verity
 0 50
56 65 69
To The 5 Boroughs
Beastie Boys
Brooklyn Dust
 Platinum 0 14
81 80 70
Kings Of Crunk
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
BME
 2 Platinum 0 100
64 58 71
Timeless Journey
Patti LaBelle
Def Soul Classics
 0 20
69 66 72
Dance With My Father
Luther Vandross
J
 2 Platinum 0 68
-- -- 73
Thug Luv Vol. 2: Hulled & Chopped
Z-Ro's Underground Railroad
KMJ
 0 1
82 94 74
Chocolate Factory
R. Kelly
Jive
 2 Platinum 0 84
67 76 75
Adventures In The Black Sunshine
Incognito
Rice, Narada Jazz
 0 6
100 67 76
Power In The House
Williams Sisters
Messiah
 0 4
91 96 77
Hurt No More
Mario Winans
Bad Boy
 Gold 0 22
86 78 78
Detroit Deli (A Taste Of Detroit)
Slum Village
Barak
 0 12
55 56 79
The Slow Jamz Album
Streetwize
Shanachie
 0 4
73 88 80
Hood Hop
J-Kwon
So So Def
 Gold 0 25
87 83 81
Surrender To Love
Kindred The Family Soul
Epic, Hidden Beach
 0 78
76 85 82
Beg For Mercy
G Unit
G-Unit
 2 Platinum 0 45
60 72 83
After The Storm
Monica
J
 Gold 0 64
79 64 84
Bravebird
Amel Larrieux
Blisslife
 0 27
72 84 85
The Definitive Collection
Stevie Wonder
Motown, UTV
 Platinum 0 37
77 82 86
Your Will
Darius Brooks
EMI Gospel
 0 4
96 90 87
Nina Sky
Nina Sky
Next Plateau, Universal
 0 12
-- -- 88
Crunk And Disorderly
Various Artists
TVT
 0 16
-- -- 89
The Color Of Music
John P. Kee
Tyscot, Verity
 0 3
59 79 90
The Best Of E-40: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
E-40
Jive, Sick Wid It
 0 4
78 74 91
Born For This!
Stephanie Mills
JM
 0 7
61 69 92
Reggae Gold 2004
Various Artists
VP
 0 14
83 71 93
Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
Aftermath, Shady
 9 Platinum 0 85
74 81 94
Me & My Brother
Ying Yang Twins
ColliPark
 Platinum 0 53
85 77 95
Hang Time
Wayman Tisdale
Rendezvous
 0 10
65 73 96
Hidden Beach Recordings Presents: Unwrapped Vol. 3
Various Artists
Epic, Hidden Beach
 0 10
-- -- 97
The Soul Sessions (EP)
Joss Stone
S-Curve
 Gold 0 45
-- 100 98
Damita Jo
Janet Jackson
Virgin Rec.
 Platinum 0 25
-- -- 99
1st Infantry
The Alchemist
ALC
 0 1
-- 86 100
Chicken*N*Beer
Ludacris
DTP, Def Jam South
 2 Platinum 0 49
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TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS

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Suit
Nelly
Imprint/Promotion Label
Derrty/Fo' Reel | UMRG
Highest ranking debut
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Nelly Suit Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Suit
Nelly
-  Last
1  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Awards
Highest ranking debut
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Derrty/Fo' Reel | UMRG
2
Nelly Sweat Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Sweat
Nelly
-  Last
2  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Derrty/Fo' Reel | UMRG
3
Anita Baker My Everything Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
My Everything
Anita Baker
1  Last
1  Peak
3  Weeks
1
LAST WEEK
63
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Blue Note
4
R. Kelly Happy People/U Saved Me Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Happy People/U Saved Me
R. Kelly
3  Last
1  Peak
5  Weeks
3
LAST WEEK
2
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Jive | Zomba
5
Jill Scott Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2
Jill Scott
2  Last
1  Peak
3  Weeks
2
LAST WEEK
1
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Hidden Beach/Epic | Sony Music
6
Young Buck Straight Outta Ca$hville Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Straight Outta Ca$hville
Young Buck
4  Last
2  Peak
5  Weeks
4
LAST WEEK
4
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
G-Unit | Interscope
7
LL Cool J The DEFinition Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The DEFinition
LL Cool J
5  Last
3  Peak
3  Weeks
5
LAST WEEK
3
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Def Jam | IDJMG
8
Anthony Hamilton Comin' From Where I'm From Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Comin' From Where I'm From
Anthony Hamilton
8  Last
6  Peak
52  Weeks
8
LAST WEEK
10
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
52
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
So So Def | Zomba
9
Lil Wayne Tha Carter Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Tha Carter
Lil Wayne
9  Last
2  Peak
12  Weeks
9
LAST WEEK
12
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
12
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Cash Money | UMRG
10
The Diplomats Present Jim Jones On My Way To Church Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
On My Way To Church
The Diplomats Present Jim Jones
11  Last
4  Peak
5  Weeks
11
LAST WEEK
7
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Diplomats | Koch
11
Mase Welcome Back Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Welcome Back
Mase
6  Last
3  Peak
4  Weeks
6
LAST WEEK
6
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Bad Boy/Fo' Reel | UMRG
12
Ray Charles Genius Loves Company Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Genius Loves Company
Ray Charles
7  Last
5  Peak
3  Weeks
7
LAST WEEK
5
TWO WEEKS AGO
5
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Hear | Concord
13
Usher Confessions Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Confessions
Usher
14  Last
1  Peak
27  Weeks
14
LAST WEEK
13
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
27
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Diamond
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
LaFace | Zomba
14
Lloyd Banks The Hunger For More Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Hunger For More
Lloyd Banks
15  Last
1  Peak
13  Weeks
15
LAST WEEK
15
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
13
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
G-Unit | Interscope
15
213 The Hard Way Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Hard Way
213
10  Last
1  Peak
5  Weeks
10
LAST WEEK
8
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Doggystyle | TVT
16
Pitbull M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is A Major Issue) Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
M.I.A.M.I. (Money Is A Major Issue)
Pitbull
12  Last
7  Peak
4  Weeks
12
LAST WEEK
11
TWO WEEKS AGO
7
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Diaz Brothers | TVT
17
Akon Trouble Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Trouble
Akon
16  Last
11  Peak
12  Weeks
16
LAST WEEK
14
TWO WEEKS AGO
11
PEAK POSITION
12
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
SRC/Universal Motown | UMRG
18
Dem Franchize Boyz Dem Franchize Boyz Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Dem Franchize Boyz
Dem Franchize Boyz
-  Last
18  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
18
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Tight 2 Def/Universal | UMRG
19
Lil Scrappy/Trillville The King Of Crunk & BME Recordings Present Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The King Of Crunk & BME Recordings Present
Lil Scrappy/Trillville
21  Last
3  Peak
30  Weeks
21
LAST WEEK
19
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
30
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
BME/Reprise | Warner Bros.
20
Mobb Deep Amerikaz NightMare Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Amerikaz NightMare
Mobb Deep
18  Last
2  Peak
7  Weeks
18
LAST WEEK
17
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Infamous/Jive | Zomba
21
Shyne Godfather Buried Alive Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Godfather Buried Alive
Shyne
13  Last
1  Peak
6  Weeks
13
LAST WEEK
9
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Gangland/Def Jam | IDJMG
22
Alicia Keys The Diary Of Alicia Keys Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Diary Of Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
20  Last
1  Peak
43  Weeks
20
LAST WEEK
18
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
43
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x5
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
J | RMG
23
Various Artists Now 16 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Now 16
Various Artists
17  Last
2  Peak
8  Weeks
17
LAST WEEK
16
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
8
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Universal/EMI/Sony Music/Zomba | UMe
24
Crime Mob Crime Mob Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Crime Mob
Crime Mob
25  Last
11  Peak
7  Weeks
25
LAST WEEK
22
TWO WEEKS AGO
11
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
BME/Reprise | Warner Bros.
25
Lyfe Jennings Lyfe 268-192 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Lyfe 268-192
Lyfe Jennings
24  Last
17  Peak
5  Weeks
24
LAST WEEK
26
TWO WEEKS AGO
17
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Columbia | Sony Music
26
Jadakiss Kiss Of Death Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Kiss Of Death
Jadakiss
19  Last
1  Peak
14  Weeks
19
LAST WEEK
20
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Ruff Ryders | Interscope
27
Teedra Moses Complex Simplicity Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Complex Simplicity
Teedra Moses
30  Last
20  Peak
6  Weeks
30
LAST WEEK
30
TWO WEEKS AGO
20
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
TVT
28
Teena Marie La Dona Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
La Dona
Teena Marie
32  Last
3  Peak
19  Weeks
32
LAST WEEK
27
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
19
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Cash Money Classics | UMRG
29
Terror Squad True Story Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
True Story
Terror Squad
23  Last
1  Peak
8  Weeks
23
LAST WEEK
21
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
8
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
SRC/Universal | UMRG
30
B.G. Life After Cash Money Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Life After Cash Money
B.G.
26  Last
2  Peak
9  Weeks
26
LAST WEEK
23
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
9
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Choppa City | Koch
31
Beenie Man Back To Basics Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Back To Basics
Beenie Man
33  Last
7  Peak
10  Weeks
33
LAST WEEK
25
TWO WEEKS AGO
7
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Shocking Vibes | Capitol
32
Baby Bash Menage A Trois Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Menage A Trois
Baby Bash
40  Last
32  Peak
12  Weeks
40
LAST WEEK
38
TWO WEEKS AGO
32
PEAK POSITION
12
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Dope House/Empire Musicwerks | VI
33
Kanye West The College Dropout Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The College Dropout
Kanye West
27  Last
1  Peak
32  Weeks
27
LAST WEEK
24
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
32
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x4
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam | IDJMG
34
Lloyd Southside Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Southside
Lloyd
34  Last
3  Peak
9  Weeks
34
LAST WEEK
32
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
9
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
The Inc./Def Jam | IDJMG
35
The Black Eyed Peas Elephunk Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Elephunk
The Black Eyed Peas
31  Last
23  Peak
65  Weeks
31
LAST WEEK
29
TWO WEEKS AGO
23
PEAK POSITION
65
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
A&M | Interscope
36
Silkk The Shocker Based On A True Story Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Based On A True Story
Silkk The Shocker
22  Last
22  Peak
2  Weeks
22
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
22
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
New No Limit | Koch
37
Houston It's Already Written Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
It's Already Written
Houston
35  Last
8  Peak
6  Weeks
35
LAST WEEK
33
TWO WEEKS AGO
8
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol
38
Brandy Afrodisiac Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Afrodisiac
Brandy
36  Last
4  Peak
13  Weeks
36
LAST WEEK
31
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
13
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic | AG
39
Various Artists Forever, For Always, For Luther Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Forever, For Always, For Luther
Various Artists
53  Last
24  Peak
8  Weeks
53
LAST WEEK
48
TWO WEEKS AGO
24
PEAK POSITION
8
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
GRP | VLG
40
Boney James Pure Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Pure
Boney James
42  Last
9  Peak
7  Weeks
42
LAST WEEK
36
TWO WEEKS AGO
9
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Warner Bros.
41
JoJo JoJo Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
JoJo
JoJo
38  Last
10  Peak
13  Weeks
38
LAST WEEK
41
TWO WEEKS AGO
10
PEAK POSITION
13
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Da Family/Blackground | UMRG
42
Beyonce Dangerously In Love Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Dangerously In Love
Beyonce
46  Last
1  Peak
66  Weeks
46
LAST WEEK
45
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
66
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x4
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Columbia | Sony Music
43
Angie Stone Stone Love Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Stone Love
Angie Stone
28  Last
4  Peak
11  Weeks
28
LAST WEEK
34
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
11
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
J | RMG
44
Kierra '"KiKi" Sheard I Owe You Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
I Owe You
Kierra '"KiKi" Sheard
29  Last
29  Peak
2  Weeks
29
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
29
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
EMI Gospel
45
Boyz II Men Throwback Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Throwback
Boyz II Men
37  Last
8  Peak
4  Weeks
37
LAST WEEK
28
TWO WEEKS AGO
8
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
MSM | Koch
46
The Beatnuts Milk Me Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Milk Me
The Beatnuts
44  Last
42  Peak
3  Weeks
44
LAST WEEK
42
TWO WEEKS AGO
42
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Penalty | Rykodisc
47
Prince Musicology Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Musicology
Prince
41  Last
3  Peak
22  Weeks
41
LAST WEEK
37
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
22
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
NPG/Columbia | Legacy
48
Juvenile Juve The Great Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Juve The Great
Juvenile
43  Last
4  Peak
39  Weeks
43
LAST WEEK
40
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
39
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Cash Money | UMRG
49
8Ball & MJG Living Legends Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Living Legends
8Ball & MJG
45  Last
1  Peak
19  Weeks
45
LAST WEEK
46
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
19
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Bad Boy | UMRG
50
OutKast Speakerboxxx/The Love Below Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Speakerboxxx/The Love Below
OutKast
55  Last
1  Peak
53  Weeks
55
LAST WEEK
50
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
53
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Diamond
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
LaFace | Zomba
51
Van Hunt Van Hunt Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Van Hunt
Van Hunt
91  Last
38  Peak
30  Weeks
91
LAST WEEK
84
TWO WEEKS AGO
38
PEAK POSITION
30
WEEKS ON CHART
Awards
Greatest gainer this week
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Capitol
52
Juvenile, Wacko & Skip The Beginning Of The End... Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Beginning Of The End...
Juvenile, Wacko & Skip
54  Last
17  Peak
18  Weeks
54
LAST WEEK
57
TWO WEEKS AGO
17
PEAK POSITION
18
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
UTP | Rap-A-Lot 4 Life
53
Devin The Dude To Tha X-treme Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
To Tha X-treme
Devin The Dude
51  Last
6  Peak
10  Weeks
51
LAST WEEK
51
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
J Prince | Rap-A-Lot 4 Life
54
Kevin Lyttle Kevin Lyttle Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Kevin Lyttle
Kevin Lyttle
39  Last
8  Peak
8  Weeks
39
LAST WEEK
39
TWO WEEKS AGO
8
PEAK POSITION
8
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic | AG
55
The Roots The Tipping Point Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Tipping Point
The Roots
47  Last
2  Peak
10  Weeks
47
LAST WEEK
35
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Geffen | Interscope
56
Petey Pablo Still Writing In My Diary: 2nd Entry Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Still Writing In My Diary: 2nd Entry
Petey Pablo
49  Last
3  Peak
20  Weeks
49
LAST WEEK
47
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
20
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Jive | Zomba
57
Lil' Flip U Gotta Feel Me Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
U Gotta Feel Me
Lil' Flip
50  Last
2  Peak
26  Weeks
50
LAST WEEK
43
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
26
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Sucka Free/Columbia | Sony Music
58
JAY-Z The Black Album Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Black Album
JAY-Z
52  Last
1  Peak
45  Weeks
52
LAST WEEK
49
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
45
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam | IDJMG
59
D12 D12 World Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
D12 World
D12
48  Last
1  Peak
21  Weeks
48
LAST WEEK
44
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
21
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Shady | Interscope
60
Fred Hammond Somethin' 'Bout Love Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Somethin' 'Bout Love
Fred Hammond
59  Last
4  Peak
15  Weeks
59
LAST WEEK
54
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
15
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Verity/Jive | Zomba
61
DEL Go All Night Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Go All Night
DEL
63  Last
52  Peak
12  Weeks
63
LAST WEEK
70
TWO WEEKS AGO
52
PEAK POSITION
12
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
B Smooth/Mbsc | Lightyear
62
Christina Milian It's About Time Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
It's About Time
Christina Milian
57  Last
5  Peak
14  Weeks
57
LAST WEEK
53
TWO WEEKS AGO
5
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Island | IDJMG
63
T.I. Trap Muzik Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Trap Muzik
T.I.
62  Last
2  Peak
57  Weeks
62
LAST WEEK
58
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
57
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Grand Hustle/Atlantic | AG
64
Big Advice Love Shines Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Love Shines
Big Advice
99  Last
64  Peak
7  Weeks
99
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
64
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Electric Monkey
65
Deitrick Haddon Crossroads Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Crossroads
Deitrick Haddon
61  Last
36  Peak
4  Weeks
61
LAST WEEK
62
TWO WEEKS AGO
36
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Tyscot/Verity | Zomba
66
Various Artists Roy Jones, Jr. Presents: Body Head Bangerz-Volume 1 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Roy Jones, Jr. Presents: Body Head Bangerz-Volume 1
Various Artists
70  Last
66  Peak
5  Weeks
70
LAST WEEK
93
TWO WEEKS AGO
66
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Body Head
67
Twista Kamikaze Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Kamikaze
Twista
60  Last
1  Peak
34  Weeks
60
LAST WEEK
52
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
34
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic | AG
68
Vickie Winans Bringing It All Together Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Bringing It All Together
Vickie Winans
68  Last
38  Peak
50  Weeks
68
LAST WEEK
75
TWO WEEKS AGO
38
PEAK POSITION
50
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Verity | Zomba
69
Beastie Boys To The 5 Boroughs Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
To The 5 Boroughs
Beastie Boys
65  Last
1  Peak
14  Weeks
65
LAST WEEK
56
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Brooklyn Dust | Capitol
70
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Kings Of Crunk Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Kings Of Crunk
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz
80  Last
2  Peak
100  Weeks
80
LAST WEEK
81
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
100
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
BME | TVT
71
Patti LaBelle Timeless Journey Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Timeless Journey
Patti LaBelle
58  Last
5  Peak
20  Weeks
58
LAST WEEK
64
TWO WEEKS AGO
5
PEAK POSITION
20
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Def Soul Classics | IDJMG
72
Luther Vandross Dance With My Father Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Dance With My Father
Luther Vandross
66  Last
1  Peak
68  Weeks
66
LAST WEEK
69
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
68
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
J | RMG
73
Z-Ro's Underground Railroad Thug Luv Vol. 2: Hulled & Chopped Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Thug Luv Vol. 2: Hulled & Chopped
Z-Ro's Underground Railroad
-  Last
73  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
73
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
KMJ
74
R. Kelly Chocolate Factory Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Chocolate Factory
R. Kelly
94  Last
1  Peak
84  Weeks
94
LAST WEEK
82
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
84
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Jive | Zomba
75
Incognito Adventures In The Black Sunshine Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Adventures In The Black Sunshine
Incognito
76  Last
47  Peak
6  Weeks
76
LAST WEEK
67
TWO WEEKS AGO
47
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Rice/Narada Jazz | Narada
76
Williams Sisters Power In The House Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Power In The House
Williams Sisters
67  Last
67  Peak
4  Weeks
67
LAST WEEK
100
TWO WEEKS AGO
67
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Messiah | EMI Gospel
77
Mario Winans Hurt No More Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Hurt No More
Mario Winans
96  Last
1  Peak
22  Weeks
96
LAST WEEK
91
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
22
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Bad Boy | UMRG
78
Slum Village Detroit Deli (A Taste Of Detroit) Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Detroit Deli (A Taste Of Detroit)
Slum Village
78  Last
6  Peak
12  Weeks
78
LAST WEEK
86
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
12
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Barak | Capitol
79
Streetwize The Slow Jamz Album Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Slow Jamz Album
Streetwize
56  Last
53  Peak
4  Weeks
56
LAST WEEK
55
TWO WEEKS AGO
53
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Shanachie
80
J-Kwon Hood Hop Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Hood Hop
J-Kwon
88  Last
4  Peak
25  Weeks
88
LAST WEEK
73
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
25
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
So So Def | Zomba
81
Kindred The Family Soul Surrender To Love Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Surrender To Love
Kindred The Family Soul
83  Last
29  Peak
78  Weeks
83
LAST WEEK
87
TWO WEEKS AGO
29
PEAK POSITION
78
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Hidden Beach/Epic | Sony Music
82
G Unit Beg For Mercy Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Beg For Mercy
G Unit
85  Last
2  Peak
45  Weeks
85
LAST WEEK
76
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
45
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
G-Unit | Interscope
83
Monica After The Storm Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
After The Storm
Monica
72  Last
2  Peak
64  Weeks
72
LAST WEEK
60
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
64
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
J | RMG
84
Amel Larrieux Bravebird Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Bravebird
Amel Larrieux
64  Last
28  Peak
27  Weeks
64
LAST WEEK
79
TWO WEEKS AGO
28
PEAK POSITION
27
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Blisslife
85
Stevie Wonder The Definitive Collection Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Definitive Collection
Stevie Wonder
84  Last
28  Peak
37  Weeks
84
LAST WEEK
72
TWO WEEKS AGO
28
PEAK POSITION
37
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Motown/UTV | UMe
86
Darius Brooks Your Will Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Your Will
Darius Brooks
82  Last
77  Peak
4  Weeks
82
LAST WEEK
77
TWO WEEKS AGO
77
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
EMI Gospel
87
Nina Sky Nina Sky Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Nina Sky
Nina Sky
90  Last
21  Peak
12  Weeks
90
LAST WEEK
96
TWO WEEKS AGO
21
PEAK POSITION
12
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Next Plateau/Universal | UMRG
88
Various Artists Crunk And Disorderly Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Crunk And Disorderly
Various Artists
-  Last
25  Peak
16  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
25
PEAK POSITION
16
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
TVT
89
John P. Kee The Color Of Music Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Color Of Music
John P. Kee
-  Last
56  Peak
3  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
56
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Tyscot/Verity | Zomba
90
E-40 The Best Of E-40: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Best Of E-40: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
E-40
79  Last
43  Peak
4  Weeks
79
LAST WEEK
59
TWO WEEKS AGO
43
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Sick Wid It/Jive | Zomba
91
Stephanie Mills Born For This! Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Born For This!
Stephanie Mills
74  Last
25  Peak
7  Weeks
74
LAST WEEK
78
TWO WEEKS AGO
25
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
JM | Lightyear
92
Various Artists Reggae Gold 2004 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Reggae Gold 2004
Various Artists
69  Last
9  Peak
14  Weeks
69
LAST WEEK
61
TWO WEEKS AGO
9
PEAK POSITION
14
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
VP | AG
93
50 Cent Get Rich Or Die Tryin' Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
50 Cent
71  Last
1  Peak
85  Weeks
71
LAST WEEK
83
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
85
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x9
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Shady/Aftermath | Interscope
94
Ying Yang Twins Me & My Brother Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Me & My Brother
Ying Yang Twins
81  Last
4  Peak
53  Weeks
81
LAST WEEK
74
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
53
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
ColliPark | TVT
95
Wayman Tisdale Hang Time Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Hang Time
Wayman Tisdale
77  Last
30  Peak
10  Weeks
77
LAST WEEK
85
TWO WEEKS AGO
30
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Rendezvous
96
Various Artists Hidden Beach Recordings Presents: Unwrapped Vol. 3 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Hidden Beach Recordings Presents: Unwrapped Vol. 3
Various Artists
73  Last
17  Peak
10  Weeks
73
LAST WEEK
65
TWO WEEKS AGO
17
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Hidden Beach/Epic | Sony Music
97
Joss Stone The Soul Sessions (EP) Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Soul Sessions (EP)
Joss Stone
-  Last
38  Peak
45  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
38
PEAK POSITION
45
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
S-Curve
98
Janet Jackson Damita Jo Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Damita Jo
Janet Jackson
100  Last
2  Peak
25  Weeks
100
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
25
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Virgin Rec. | Capitol
99
The Alchemist 1st Infantry Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
1st Infantry
The Alchemist
-  Last
99  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
99
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
ALC | Koch
100
Ludacris Chicken*N*Beer Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Chicken*N*Beer
Ludacris
86  Last
1  Peak
49  Weeks
86
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
49
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
DTP/Def Jam South | IDJMG
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