Justin Timberlake approaches 1 Million in 1st Week Sales

Justin Timberlake is getting ready for a big comeback on the charts. The pop superstar’s new album The 20/20 Experience is approaching sales of 900K copies and could possibly even hit a million by next week.


According to Billboard, Timberlake’s first album in over six years is on track to sell between 850,000 and 900,000 copies in its opening week.

There is already talk that 20/20 could top 900,000 if it performs strongly over the weekend.



The blockbuster sales will easily give him the best-selling album of the year so far and the best-ever sales week of his solo career. His previous album, 2006′s FutureSex/LoveSounds, entered at No. 1 with 684,000.

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Billboard’s Top 10 Album Sales, Week Ending 8/13/12

Rick Ross was bumped from his number 1 spot this week by the debut of Now 43, but he still holds strong at number 2 on his second week on the charts, moving another 60k units of GFID. Congrats, homie! Get the full top 10 below.

1. Now 43 111k
2. Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t 60k
3. Frank Sinatra – Nothing But the Best 40k
4. Elle Varner – Perfectly Imperfect 33k
5. Colt Ford – Declaration of Independence 31k
6. Zac Brown Band – Uncaged 31k
7. Justin Bieber – Believe 29k
8. One Direction – Up All Night 29k
9. Adele – 21 26k
10. Kidz Bop 22 23k

Nicki Minaj #1 on Billboard Charts

Sophomore Jinx is for suckers and not 4 Nicki, her album, which debuted at No. 1 this week.


Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded lands on top of the Billboard 200 after selling 253,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The star-studded set, which features Drake, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Nas, marks the Young Money rapper’s second No. 1 album on the Billboard 200.

Her platinum debut Pink Friday opened at No. 2 in December 2010, selling 375,000 copies. It later climbed to No. 1 in February 2011.

A grateful Nicki took to Twitter to thank her fans for their support. “I’d like to thank you for making Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED #1 in the UK, US, Canada, and Japan. #LOVE,” she tweeted.

The album features the RedOne-produced single “Starships,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Shakira Signs To Roc Nation Management

Roc Nation management has landed a huge international superstar in singer Shakira reports XXL. The Colombian beauty leaves Epic management to join Mark Ronson, Melanie Fiona, Rihanna, Santigold, The Ting Tings, Wale, Andrea Martin, Ester Dean, Lab Ox, NO ID, Samantha Ronson and Solange Knowles as artists managed by the house that Jay-Z built according to Roc Nation's official website.

Roc Nation is also the recording home of artists such as Willow Smith, Jay-Z, Bridget Kelly, Hugo, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, K. Koke and Rita Ora.

Shakira is the highest selling Colombian artist of all time having sold more than 60 million records worldwide. She has also won 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, eight Latin Grammy Awards and two Grammy Awards.

Her videos on youtube have surpassed one billion views, with "Waka Waka" closing in on 450 million views alone.

Shawn "Pecas" Costner DEF JAM VP

In a 2 piece interview with Al Lindstrom, the MAN over at Def Jam Shawn Pecas drops some knowledge about his background in the business and gives some gems about the game. Watch parts 1 and 2 below

Rihanna Breaks Record On VEVO

Congrats to Rihanna who has just been named the first female artist ever to reach 2 billion views on VEVO. “First chic to EVER reach 2 BILLION hits on VEVO!!!! Congrats #RihannaNavy!!! #QueenzOfVEVO”, she tweeted. Earlier this month, RiRi was named the best ever digital selling artist. Get ‘em!

J. Cole’s “Work Out” Goes Platinum; Blue Ivy Carter Breaks A Record

It’s a good week for the folks over there at Roc Nation….and their seeds. J. Cole announced his good news earlier today, tweeting that the lead single “Work Out” from his debut album has been officially certified platinum. And that’s not all. Proud papa Jay-Z’s ode to his baby girl that featured lil’ Blue herself has already charted on Billboard‘s R&B/Hip-Hop chart at number 74, making her the youngest person ever to make the charts. How cool!

Jeezy Sells 200K 1st week Sales

After numerous delays Young Jeezy's fourth studio album, Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition, was released on December 20. With final numbers counted the album moved 233,000 units. Good enough to place 3rd on the Billboard 200 chart.

Adele's 21 shows no sign of slowing down. The album placed No. 2 on the charts with it's biggest sales week yet, moving 399,000 copies to push it's 2011 total to 5.68 million according to Billboard.

Michael Buble's Christmas album claimed the top spot on the charts, selling 467,000 copies.

Common's The Dreamer/The Believer sold 69,000 units, landing at the No. 18 spot.

Drake Sells 659,000 in 1st Week

Drake's Take Care album was expected to do big first week numbers and it delivered.

Official Nielsen Soundscan numbers come out tomorrow, but according to HitsDailyDouble, the album sold 659,190 copies to easily claim the top spot. Michael Buble's Christmas album will take the No. 2 spot with 170, 071 units sold.

Take Care marks Drake's second consecutive No. 1 selling album following his debut, Thank Me Later,which sold 447,000 it's first week out.

Nicki Sells 376 k in 1st week Sales

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