Following the well celebrated success of J.Cole’s new LP ‘Born Sinner’, today has brought news that will no doubt see his ROC boss Jay Z celebrate just as much!
Why, you ask?
Good news below…
Thanks to a week long stint on US radio, the performer has seen interest in his new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ skyrocket, pushing its predicted first week figure well over to the 350,000 to 400,000 unit mark….to half a million units sold.
Indeed, in what will extend his lead on the chart this coming week, the album will sell anything between 450,000 to 500,000 units- likely to reach the latter and claim the #1 spot.
Marking his 13th #1 album, this project will reportedly outperform the 436,000 unit figure scored by 2011’s ‘Watch The Throne‘, and continue to enjoy consistent sales week on week thanks to the launch of his ‘Legends of the Summer Tour‘, kicking off alongside Justin Timberlake on July 14th!
In other chart news, R&B leading lady Ciara has secured two spots on the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 50 this week, by way of her scorching jam ‘Body Party’ and feel good break up anthem ‘I’m Out‘.
This week, ‘Party’ leaps nine spots up from #34 to claim the #25 spot- earning a new peak position and heading to the Top Ten with sales of almost 300,000 units sold thus far.
Meanwhile, in what no do doubt marks excellent news for both she and her collaborator Nicki Minaj, ‘Out’ rockets to #50 days before Ciara’s self titled new album is set to debut at #2 on the Billboard 200!
Well done to all!