John Legend may have given his latest album, ‘Bigger Love,’ one of the biggest promo pushes any Urban act has seen this year, but those combined efforts didn’t result in much love from music buyers.

Released June 19, the LP – preceded by singles ‘Actions,’ ‘Conversations in the Dark,’ and its title track – went to chart battle with little buzz despite a media onslaught that featured appearances in or on high profile print, television, radio, and Web outlets.

Industry analysts suggested ‘Bigger’s first week sales would lodge Legend’s lowest ever (as we reported here).  Now that all sales and streams have been tallied, it seems their assessment was accurate.

Look inside to see just how many units the opus shifted:

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As we reported here, Global Citizen amassed some of the leading names in entertainment, politics, social activism, and more for the benefit concert “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future.”

Airing June 27, the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-hosted event – which was live-streamed on Apple, Roku, TIDAL, Twitch, Twitter, Yahoo! and YouTube – placed focus on communities that are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic (namely people of color, people facing discrimination, and the less fortunate) and came as a partnership with the European Commission.

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As we reported here, ‘Act Up’ performers City Girls had to act fast to rush release their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘City on Lock,’ after an unexpected leak.

In doing so, however, they were not able to give the Quality Control set its due promo push – a predicament that’s undoubtedly been reflected in the project’s premiere week sales performance.

Industry analysts predicted the ‘Jobs’-led LP would clock in with less than 21,000 sold due to an abbreviated inaugural tracking week (as we reported here).

Now, with the final tally lifted, look inside to see just how right the projections were:

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Last week (as we reported here), Beyoncé sprang a surprise on fans when she unleashed new song ‘Black Parade.’

Wasting no time zooming to the top of real-time sales tallies (where it remained for days after its premiere), the Derek Dixie-produced bop came as a musical celebration of Juneteenth – the holiday designated to honor the end of slavery.

Now, her beloved fans – affectionately called the #Beyhive – have even more reason to celebrate as the updated Billboard Hot 100 reveals the tune has made a promising start.  Debuting at #37, the entry not only marks Bey’s 40th trip to that region of the chart since the start of her solo career in 2002 but also her 65th solo Hot 100 entry overall.

Look inside to see who joins her on this week’s TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100:

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Danja‘s  work with Keri Hilson and Jim Beanz on Britney Spears‘ ‘Blackout’ served as the blueprint for K-Pop’s current sound….a commanding blend of Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop and Electronic music.

This week, the musician has revealed that he credits Janet Jackson for inspiring his signature sound.

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Kanye West sprung a surprise on the masses moments ago with the video premiere for new single ‘Wash Us In The Blood.’

The track was announced yesterday (along confirmation of its parent album ‘God’s Country’), but it’s release date wasn’t.

As such, the rapper naturally ignited a frenzy with the unleashing of the cut – which features chart-topping stream magnet Travis Scott.

What are you waiting for? Watch the high-octane visual, which was directed by Arthur Jafa, below…

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Pop Smoke’s first posthumous album will glide into retailers on Friday and offer fans insight into the creative universe he was building before he was murdered earlier this year.

The set’s name? ‘Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon‘.

Unfortunately, its Virgil Abloh-created artwork has been met with criticism and ridicule since it was released which is why some reports indicate that it will be changed in time for its release.

Until then…

Check its track list out below….

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Katy Perry is getting candid about one of the darkest times in her life.

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As anticipation for his next body of work intensifies, Shawn Mendes has come out on top following last night’s Juno Awards.

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Kanye West is back.

Of course, the Rap maverick enjoys an omnipresence by way of his Yeezy imprint, but he’s gearing up to re-affix the focus on his music.

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Christina Aguilera is a name that became iconic in the Pop sphere. And still is today.

But the singer has revealed that, at one time, industry figures wanted her to use a stage alias instead.

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Could Nicki Minaj be cooking up a sequel to one of her most celebrated albums?

Fans feel so.

Find out why below…

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