R&B, say hello to your revival.

Yes, if the last year has taught to us anything, is that the aforementioned genre’s well publicized downturn can be attributed to the lack of ‘push’ behind it. Push, only a select few of its staples can say they are afforded.

Now, by way of his undying popularity, Justin Timberlake kicks starts what is shaping up to be its chart revival with his new single ‘Suit & Tie‘, featuring Jay Z.

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News of his forthcoming delivery may have seen him dominate many a headline, but this week has seen ‘Love Lockdown’ genius Kanye West soar much farther than the confines of the tabloids and the ever competitive UK charts.

Find out how British Hip Hop fans shown their gratitude to Mr. ‘GOOD’ below…

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For Def Jam’s Rihanna, recent years have seen chart topping become just as organic as breathing- scoring a mind blowing 8 US #1 singles since April 15th 2008.

Now, just months after her own chart arrival, it seems her ROC sister Rita Ora is following suit with her debut album ‘ORA‘. For, in what we’d say solidifies Roc Nation‘s status as one of Pop’s better oiled machines, both starlets have made major gains on iTunes today.

Digital chart check below…

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Let’s face it, with more #1 singles scored in the two years than any of her closest competitors, there’s no doubt that Rihanna is the envy of many a Pop Princess.

Now, on this glorious Christmas day, she’s given these Princesses even more reason to be jealous with her latest album ‘Unapologetic‘.

Find out where the album charted on iTunes today below!

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Despite voluntarily falling out of the public eye in recent months, ‘Skyfall’ singer Adele is still slaying charts with her sophomore effort ’21’ (released February 2011).  Featuring the hits ‘Rolling In the Deep’, ‘Someone Like You’, and ‘Set Fire To The Rain’, the chart topping set blazed through 2011’s competition with repeated record-breaking runs atop the Billboard 200.

Fast forward a year later and it appears she is still finding her name in running with 2012’s biggest sellers. For, today saw Itunes unveil its year-end chart – tallying the year’s most downloaded albums.  Guess who’s number 1….

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As previous reports indicated, Tamar Braxton has stormed charts with her new single ‘Love & War’ – battling her way to the top of Itunes charts on both sides of the pond.

Now, in news certain to delight #Tamartians, the songstress is now #1 on the chart ranking.  A feat which sees her knock out ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ hitmaker Bruno Mars from the top spot as well as occupy the tally’s top seat with a pure R&B tune – an extreme rarity.

It’s clear now that SHE is not playing around.  And, if her live performance from tonight’s episode of ‘Tamar & Vince’ is anything to judge by, the competition should start getting worried now…

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For Tamar Braxton, the last 24 hours have been nothing short of a blessing.

Hitting the net with her scorching new single ‘Love & War‘, the last few hours have seen the cut ascend on iTunes like a bat out of hell, and is now on spot away from hitting #1. Yes, you read that right, #1.

However, in the case any doubted the true reach of the singer’s commercial power, tonight has seen her enter territory many a R&B rival has tried- and failed- to match. Territory, by the name of the UK charts.

Good news below…

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Longtime viewers of WE tv hit Braxton Family Values will be well-versed with Tamar Braxton‘s quest for stardom in her own right. Fast forward two years since the show’s launch and it looks like the youngest of the clan is onto a hit with new single ‘Love & War’.

Details after the jump…

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Next week’s sales of Taylor Swift’s ‘RED‘ may stop from her hitting the US #1, but it seems there’s no stopping Rihanna in the UK.

For, three days after the release of her new album ‘Unapologetic‘, the singer has monopolized the iTunes UK singles chart, with numerous numbers from the LP charting on the grounds of its hype alone.

Exciting details below…

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Christina Aguilera has another hit on her hands!

Yes, in what should see the number pushed as the next single to be released from her new album ‘Lotus’, her Claude Kelly crafted song ‘Just A Fool’ has continued to ascend on iTunes today… a testament to its bourgeoning popularity.

Details below…

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9 days may separate Rihanna‘s new album ‘Unapologetic‘ from her fan base ‘The Navy‘, but that hasn’t stopped them from supporting the release on a digital front.

Find out how why the singer may be on her way to scoring her first US #1 album below…

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He’s R&B’s leading contributor, and this week he releases his critically acclaimed LP ‘R.E.D.’

A  cool mesh of Dance/Pop and carefully crafted R&B numbers, the project received a major promo boost this week when the singer arrived at ‘AOL Sessions’ to perform some of his greatest hits.

Enjoy his work below…

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