TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS

The week of April 23, 2016
Sales Data =TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS
Highest ranking debut
Gains in performance
TWENTY88
TWENTY88
G.O.O.D., ARTclub, ARTium
--
Two Weeks Ago
--
Last Week
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
TWENTY88
TWENTY88
G.O.O.D., ARTclub, ARTium
 1 1
-- -- 2
The Life Of Pablo
Kanye West
G.O.O.D.
 2 Platinum 0 1
1 4 3
ANTI
Rihanna
Westbury Road
 3 Platinum 0 10
-- 1 4
More Issues Than Vogue
K. Michelle
Atlantic
 0 2
-- 2 5
What I'm Feelin'
Anthony Hamilton
Mister's Music
 0 2
-- -- 6
Hempire
Berner
Taylor Gang
 0 1
4 7 7
Islah
Kevin Gates
Atlantic, Bread Winners' Association
 2 Platinum 0 10
3 6 8
untitled unmastered.
Kendrick Lamar
Interscope, Aftermath, Top Dawg
 0 5
5 5 9
Beauty Behind The Madness
The Weeknd
XO
 4 Platinum 0 32
6 10 10
T R A P S O U L
Bryson Tiller
TrapSoul
 3 Platinum 0 28
13 9 11
ColleGrove
2 Chainz
The Real University
 0 5
-- -- 12
Changes
Charles Bradley
Daptone
 0 1
2 8 13
Struggle Love
Jaheim
Primary Wave, Julie's Dream
 0 3
9 13 14
When It's Dark Out
G-Eazy
G-Eazy, RVG, BPG
 Platinum 0 18
12 16 15
2014 Forest Hills Drive
J. Cole
Columbia, Roc Nation, Dreamville
 3 Platinum 0 70
7 15 16
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
Interscope, Aftermath, Top Dawg
 Platinum 0 56
15 18 17
Fetty Wap
Fetty Wap
300, RGF
 2 Platinum 0 28
-- 3 18
Slime Season 3
Young Thug
Atlantic, 300
 Gold 0 2
11 19 19
Royalty
Chris Brown
RCA
 Platinum 0 16
10 12 20
The Art Of Hustle
Yo Gotti
CMG
 0 7
22 22 21
If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Drake
Cash Money, Young Money
 2 Platinum 0 61
18 21 22
Losing My Religion
Kirk Franklin
RCA, RCA Inspiration, Fo Yo Soul
 0 21
27 32 23
Cheers To The Fall
Andra Day
Buskin
 0 30
8 20 24
This Unruly Mess I've Made
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Macklemore
 0 6
21 23 25
DS2
Future
A-1, Freebandz
 2 Platinum 0 38
19 11 26
EVOL
Future
A-1, Freebandz
 Platinum 0 9
23 25 27
Straight Outta Compton: Music From The Motion Picture
Soundtrack
Priority, Ruthless
 0 13
37 36 28
GG
What A Time To Be Alive
Drake & Future
Cash Money, Young Money, A-1, Freebandz
 Platinum 0 29
20 26 29
Coming Home
Leon Bridges
LisaSawyer63
 Gold 0 42
33 37 30
Black Market
Rick Ross
Maybach
 0 18
-- 17 31
Sept. 5th
dvsn
OVO Sound
 0 2
-- -- 32
Harlem Romance: The Love Collection
Keith Sweat
Elektra
 0 3
24 31 33
The Buffet
R. Kelly
RCA
 0 17
28 29 34
The Incredible True Story
Logic
Visionary
 Platinum 0 21
16 24 35
3001: A Laced Odyssey
Flatbush Zombies
Glorious Dead
 0 4
29 30 36
My House (EP)
Flo Rida
Atlantic, Poe Boy
 0 21
41 42 37
Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2, Volume 1
Soundtrack
20th Century Fox
 0 20
38 35 38
Late Nights: The Album
Jeremih
Mick Schultz
 Platinum 0 18
-- -- 39
Ology
Gallant
Mind Of A Genius
 0 1
39 47 40
Return Of The Tender Lover
Babyface
Def Jam
 0 18
43 27 41
Black Rose
Tyrese
Voltron Recordz
 0 39
25 33 42
Sex Love & Pain II
Tank
Atlantic, R&B Money
 0 11
34 41 43
Compton
Dr. Dre
Interscope, Aftermath
 Gold 0 35
36 40 44
Church In These Streets
Jeezy
Def Jam
 0 21
32 39 45
Professional Rapper
Lil Dicky
CMSN
 Platinum 0 32
-- -- 46
Unbreakable
Janet
Rhythm Nation
 0 25
42 50 47
Game Changer
Johnny Gill
J Skillz
 0 32
-- -- 48
Top 5 Dead Or Alive
Jadakiss
Ruff Ryders, D-Block, So Raspy
 0 18
-- -- 49
Friends, Funk & Liquor (EP)
Sam Lachow
Black Umbrella
 0 1
14 38 50
Thug Talk
Boosie BadAzz
Trill
 0 4
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TOP R&B/HIP-HOP ALBUMS

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WEEKS ON CHART
TWENTY88
TWENTY88
Imprint/Promotion Label
ARTclub/ARTium/G.O.O.D. | Def Jam
Highest ranking debut
Gains in performance

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TWENTY88 TWENTY88 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
TWENTY88
TWENTY88
-  Last
1  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Awards
Highest ranking debut
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
ARTclub/ARTium/G.O.O.D. | Def Jam
2
Kanye West The Life Of Pablo Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Life Of Pablo
Kanye West
-  Last
2  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
G.O.O.D. | Def Jam
3
Rihanna ANTI Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
ANTI
Rihanna
4  Last
1  Peak
10  Weeks
4
LAST WEEK
1
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Westbury Road | Roc Nation
4
K. Michelle More Issues Than Vogue Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
More Issues Than Vogue
K. Michelle
1  Last
1  Peak
2  Weeks
1
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Atlantic | AG
5
Anthony Hamilton What I'm Feelin' Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
What I'm Feelin'
Anthony Hamilton
2  Last
2  Peak
2  Weeks
2
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Mister's Music | RCA
6
Berner Hempire Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Hempire
Berner
-  Last
6  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Taylor Gang | Bern One
7
Kevin Gates Islah Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Islah
Kevin Gates
7  Last
2  Peak
10  Weeks
7
LAST WEEK
4
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
10
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Bread Winners' Association/Atlantic | AG
8
Kendrick Lamar untitled unmastered. Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
untitled unmastered.
Kendrick Lamar
6  Last
1  Peak
5  Weeks
6
LAST WEEK
3
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope | IGA
9
The Weeknd Beauty Behind The Madness Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Beauty Behind The Madness
The Weeknd
5  Last
1  Peak
32  Weeks
5
LAST WEEK
5
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
32
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x4
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
XO | Republic
10
Bryson Tiller T R A P S O U L Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
T R A P S O U L
Bryson Tiller
10  Last
2  Peak
28  Weeks
10
LAST WEEK
6
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
28
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
TrapSoul | RCA
11
2 Chainz ColleGrove Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
ColleGrove
2 Chainz
9  Last
2  Peak
5  Weeks
9
LAST WEEK
13
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
5
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
The Real University | Def Jam
12
Charles Bradley Changes Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Changes
Charles Bradley
-  Last
12  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
12
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Daptone
13
Jaheim Struggle Love Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Struggle Love
Jaheim
8  Last
2  Peak
3  Weeks
8
LAST WEEK
2
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Julie's Dream/Primary Wave | BMG
14
G-Eazy When It's Dark Out Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
When It's Dark Out
G-Eazy
13  Last
1  Peak
18  Weeks
13
LAST WEEK
9
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
18
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
G-Eazy/RVG/BPG | RCA
15
J. Cole 2014 Forest Hills Drive Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
2014 Forest Hills Drive
J. Cole
16  Last
1  Peak
70  Weeks
16
LAST WEEK
12
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
70
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x3
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Dreamville/Roc Nation/Columbia | Legacy
16
Kendrick Lamar To Pimp A Butterfly Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
To Pimp A Butterfly
Kendrick Lamar
15  Last
1  Peak
56  Weeks
15
LAST WEEK
7
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
56
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope | IGA
17
Fetty Wap Fetty Wap Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Fetty Wap
Fetty Wap
18  Last
1  Peak
28  Weeks
18
LAST WEEK
15
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
28
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RGF/300 | AG
18
Young Thug Slime Season 3 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Slime Season 3
Young Thug
3  Last
3  Peak
2  Weeks
3
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
300/Atlantic | AG
19
Chris Brown Royalty Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Royalty
Chris Brown
19  Last
1  Peak
16  Weeks
19
LAST WEEK
11
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
16
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RCA
20
Yo Gotti The Art Of Hustle Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Art Of Hustle
Yo Gotti
12  Last
1  Peak
7  Weeks
12
LAST WEEK
10
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
7
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
CMG | Epic
21
Drake If You're Reading This It's Too Late Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Drake
22  Last
1  Peak
61  Weeks
22
LAST WEEK
22
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
61
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Young Money/Cash Money | Republic
22
Kirk Franklin Losing My Religion Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Losing My Religion
Kirk Franklin
21  Last
3  Peak
21  Weeks
21
LAST WEEK
18
TWO WEEKS AGO
3
PEAK POSITION
21
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Fo Yo Soul/RCA/RCA Inspiration | PLG
23
Andra Day Cheers To The Fall Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Cheers To The Fall
Andra Day
32  Last
6  Peak
30  Weeks
32
LAST WEEK
27
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
30
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Buskin | Warner Bros.
24
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis This Unruly Mess I've Made Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
This Unruly Mess I've Made
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
20  Last
1  Peak
6  Weeks
20
LAST WEEK
8
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
6
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Macklemore
25
Future DS2 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
DS2
Future
23  Last
1  Peak
38  Weeks
23
LAST WEEK
21
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
38
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum x2
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
A-1/Freebandz | Epic
26
Future EVOL Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
EVOL
Future
11  Last
1  Peak
9  Weeks
11
LAST WEEK
19
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
9
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
A-1/Freebandz | Epic
27
Soundtrack Straight Outta Compton: Music From The Motion Picture Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Straight Outta Compton: Music From The Motion Picture
Soundtrack
25  Last
1  Peak
13  Weeks
25
LAST WEEK
23
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
13
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Ruthless/Priority | Capitol
28
Drake & Future What A Time To Be Alive Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
What A Time To Be Alive
Drake & Future
36  Last
1  Peak
29  Weeks
36
LAST WEEK
37
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
29
WEEKS ON CHART
Awards
Greatest gainer this week
Gains in performance
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
A-1/Freebandz/Young Money/Cash Money | Epic/Republic
29
Leon Bridges Coming Home Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Coming Home
Leon Bridges
26  Last
1  Peak
42  Weeks
26
LAST WEEK
20
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
42
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
LisaSawyer63 | Columbia
30
Rick Ross Black Market Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Black Market
Rick Ross
37  Last
2  Peak
18  Weeks
37
LAST WEEK
33
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
18
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Maybach | Def Jam
31
dvsn Sept. 5th Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Sept. 5th
dvsn
17  Last
17  Peak
2  Weeks
17
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
17
PEAK POSITION
2
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
OVO Sound | Warner Bros.
32
Keith Sweat Harlem Romance: The Love Collection Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Harlem Romance: The Love Collection
Keith Sweat
-  Last
32  Peak
3  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
32
PEAK POSITION
3
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Elektra | Rhino
33
R. Kelly The Buffet Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Buffet
R. Kelly
31  Last
1  Peak
17  Weeks
31
LAST WEEK
24
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
17
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
RCA
34
Logic The Incredible True Story Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
The Incredible True Story
Logic
29  Last
1  Peak
21  Weeks
29
LAST WEEK
28
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
21
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Visionary | Def Jam
35
Flatbush Zombies 3001: A Laced Odyssey Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
3001: A Laced Odyssey
Flatbush Zombies
24  Last
2  Peak
4  Weeks
24
LAST WEEK
16
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Glorious Dead
36
Flo Rida My House (EP) Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
My House (EP)
Flo Rida
30  Last
10  Peak
21  Weeks
30
LAST WEEK
29
TWO WEEKS AGO
10
PEAK POSITION
21
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Poe Boy/Atlantic | AG
37
Soundtrack Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2, Volume 1 Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2, Volume 1
Soundtrack
42  Last
4  Peak
20  Weeks
42
LAST WEEK
41
TWO WEEKS AGO
4
PEAK POSITION
20
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
20th Century Fox | Columbia
38
Jeremih Late Nights: The Album Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Late Nights: The Album
Jeremih
35  Last
9  Peak
18  Weeks
35
LAST WEEK
38
TWO WEEKS AGO
9
PEAK POSITION
18
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Mick Schultz | Def Jam
39
Gallant Ology Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Ology
Gallant
-  Last
39  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
39
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Mind Of A Genius | Warner Bros.
40
Babyface Return Of The Tender Lover Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Return Of The Tender Lover
Babyface
47  Last
5  Peak
18  Weeks
47
LAST WEEK
39
TWO WEEKS AGO
5
PEAK POSITION
18
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Def Jam
41
Tyrese Black Rose Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Black Rose
Tyrese
27  Last
1  Peak
39  Weeks
27
LAST WEEK
43
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
39
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Voltron Recordz
42
Tank Sex Love & Pain II Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Sex Love & Pain II
Tank
33  Last
1  Peak
11  Weeks
33
LAST WEEK
25
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
11
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
R&B Money/Atlantic | AG
43
Dr. Dre Compton Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Compton
Dr. Dre
41  Last
1  Peak
35  Weeks
41
LAST WEEK
34
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
35
WEEKS ON CHART
Gold
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Aftermath/Interscope | IGA
44
Jeezy Church In These Streets Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Church In These Streets
Jeezy
40  Last
2  Peak
21  Weeks
40
LAST WEEK
36
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
21
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Def Jam
45
Lil Dicky Professional Rapper Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Professional Rapper
Lil Dicky
39  Last
2  Peak
32  Weeks
39
LAST WEEK
32
TWO WEEKS AGO
2
PEAK POSITION
32
WEEKS ON CHART
Platinum
RIAA Certification
Imprint/Promotion Label:
CMSN
46
Janet Unbreakable Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Unbreakable
Janet
-  Last
1  Peak
25  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
25
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Rhythm Nation | BMG
47
Johnny Gill Game Changer Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Game Changer
Johnny Gill
50  Last
6  Peak
32  Weeks
50
LAST WEEK
42
TWO WEEKS AGO
6
PEAK POSITION
32
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
J Skillz
48
Jadakiss Top 5 Dead Or Alive Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top 5 Dead Or Alive
Jadakiss
-  Last
1  Peak
18  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
1
PEAK POSITION
18
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
So Raspy/D-Block/Ruff Ryders | Def Jam
49
Sam Lachow Friends, Funk & Liquor (EP) Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Friends, Funk & Liquor (EP)
Sam Lachow
-  Last
49  Peak
1  Weeks
-
LAST WEEK
-
TWO WEEKS AGO
49
PEAK POSITION
1
WEEKS ON CHART
Gains in performance
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Black Umbrella
50
Boosie BadAzz Thug Talk Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Thug Talk
Boosie BadAzz
38  Last
14  Peak
4  Weeks
38
LAST WEEK
14
TWO WEEKS AGO
14
PEAK POSITION
4
WEEKS ON CHART
Imprint/Promotion Label:
Trill | EMPIRE
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