QueenofCopyPaste Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 THIS CHART STORY BELONGS TO EVERYBODY Def Jam's Logic has emerged as the clear winner in this week's Sales Plus Streaming (SPS) Chart race, taking the #1 prize with a total north of 251k for third album Everybody. The rapper made a strong D2C showing, thanks to his rabid fanbase. For much of the week, it was a real squeaker of a race, and Mercury Nashville’s Chris Stapleton battled admirably through the final inning. The bearded troubadour’s From a Room: Volume 1 wrapped things up at #2 with a strong 222k. (On the Album Sales Chart, Stapleton did in fact receive #1 honors. His set moved approximately 206k units, while Logic’s moved 199k.) It’s also worth noting that his breakout set Traveller—originally out in 2015—leaped #33-22, up 67% with upwards of 23k, in tandem with the release of the new album. As for the other debuts, Russ’ There’s Really a Wolf (Columbia) bows at #7 with 49k, NOW’s Now 62 comes in at #9 with 36k and Diana Krall’s Turn Up the Quiet (Verve) appears at #14 with 30k. Hollywood’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 sees a big jump this week as a result of the movie’s opening. The soundtrack bounds #9-4, up 134% with 87k. By the way, Awesome Mix: Vol. 1—originally out in 2014—re-enters the chart at #29 with just south of 18k. And there’s another film-related re-entry worth mentioning. Republic’s Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack flies in at #21 with 24k, as the DVD hits stores. Strange choice for a Mother’s Day present, but we ain’t judging. Mommy…? When it comes to SPS marketshare, UMG is #1 with 69% (…hehe, 69, hehe…) and WMG is #2 with 16%, while SME follows with 14% and the indies hold 1%. Streeting this week are albums from Columbia’s Harry Styles (in case you hadn’t noticed) and Southern Ground/Atlantic’s Zac Brown Band. YOUR TOP 20: A RACE TO THE FINISH (UPDATE) The duel for #1 at SPS between Logic and Chris Stapleton keeps taking more twists and turns, with the battle causing both projects to blow past their initial (and even updated) forecasts. After the latest surges by both titles, Logic (with big streaming and D2C) has edged into the lead, while word of mouth on Stapleton remains stellar. Expect more drama before they reach the finish line. (*) Logic (Def Jam) 220-225k SPS (*) Chris Stapleton (MercuryNashville) 215-220k Kendrick Lamar (TDE/Interscope) 145-155k Vol. 2 Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 2 (Hollywood) 70-80k Drake (YMCMB/Republic) 60-65k Ed Sheeran (Atlantic) 40-50k (*) Russ (Columbia) 43-47k Bruno Mars (Atlantic) 40-45k Gorillaz (Parlophone/WarnerBros.) 40-45k Moana (Walt Disney) 30-35k (*) Now 62 (NOW) 30-35k The Chainsmokers (Disruptor/Columbia) 30-35k Epic AF (Epic) 30-35k Dance Latin #1 Hits (Universal Latin) 28-32k (*) Diana Krall (Verve) 27-30k Migos (Quality Control) 27-30k Future (FREEBANDZ/Epic) 27-30k The Weeknd (XO/Republic) 25-28k Khalid (Epic) 23-26k Chris Stapleton (MercuryNashville) 22-25k (*) Debuts Chris Stapleton could bookend our Top 20 on Friday as the race for #1 tightens. Today is the closest it’s been between Stapleton and Logic with both projecting to 200-210k SPS. Expect a fight to the finish. Here’s how it looks at midweek. (*) Chris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 200-210k SPS, 185-195k album (*) Logic (Def Jam) 200-210k, 130-140k Kendrick Lamar (TDE/Interscope) 145-155k, 35-45k Vol. 2 Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 2 (Hollywood) 70-80k Drake (YMCMB/Republic) 60-65k, 3-4k Ed Sheeran (Atlantic) 40-50k, 14-17k (*) Russ (Columbia) 43-47k, 20-23k Bruno Mars (Atlantic) 40-45k, 18-21k Gorillaz (Parlophone/Warner Bros.) 40-45k, 22-25k Moana (Walt Disney) 30-35k, 18-21k (*) Now 62 (NOW) 30-35k The Chainsmokers (Disruptor/Columbia) 30-35k, 6-8k Epic AF (Epic) 30-35k Dance Latin #1 Hits (Universal Latin) 28-32k, 1k (*) Diana Krall (Verve) 27-30k, 26-29k Migos (Quality Control) 27-30k, 2-3k Future (FREEBANDZ/Epic) 27-30k, 1-2k The Weeknd (XO/Republic) 25-28k, 6-8k Khalid (Epic) 23-26k, 3-4k Chris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 22-25k, 17-19k (*) Debuts THE CHART BATTLE CONTINUES The battle for #1 between Def Jam’s Logic and Mercury Nashville’s Chris Stapleton has tightened up considerably and is now too close to call, with both looking to land on the SPS chart at around 200k. Could TV appearances, D2C and other factors shift the balance? Stay tuned for our midweek projections to see if we can name a winner yet. NEW RELEASES: SPLIT CHART? It looks like Logic and Chris Stapleton will split the two big charts next week. After one full day of sales and streams, Logic appears headed to the top of our SPS chart while Stapleton will likely take the sales crown. As expected, Logic is streaming much heavier than Stapleton, projecting at nearly 10 to 1 for the week. Look for an update on Monday. Logic (Def Jam) 225-240k SPS, 155-165k albumChris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 185-200k, 175-185kRuss (Columbia) 36-41k, 18-20k http://m.hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=306325 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlla Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Something tells me Chris might outperform him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoneHome Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Logic That's amazing. Chris too. Great numbers overall this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I thought Chris' album was out and I jumped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenofCopyPaste Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Logic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamvladd Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Couldn't really get into Chris (haven't listened to his last album in full) but I'll give him another try. Slay tho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexanderao Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Would be incredible numbers for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridayteenage Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) I was expecting 300k+ for Chris. His album was pretty huge, esp for a country artist who radio is meh about. tons of longevity too Edited April 26, 2017 by fridayteenage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recordyear Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Would be cool for Chris to end the drought of Billboard 200 #1 country albums since Jason Aldean's They Don't Know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dussymob Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Logic needs to come through with that first number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenBLadyG Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Chris and Logic, SLAYING! Talent truly winning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentboy Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Streaming is certainly hip hops new best friend. A platform country acts certainly cant compete on. Edited April 26, 2017 by Rentboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridayteenage Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 I mean, in theory they could. But country esp females generally never got on a level playing field in terms of digital sales, Taylor excepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monster Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Ugh I hate Logics corny ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FanOfPop Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 HDD updated their estimates: Quote Logic (Def Jam) 225-240k SPS, 155-165k albumChris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 185-200k, 175-185kRuss (Columbia) 36-41k, 18-20k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenofCopyPaste Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Chris :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLuckyOnes Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Logic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexanderao Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Amazing for Logic. Surprised to see Chris's decrease, but those are still very good numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamun Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Am I the only one who doesn't know who Logic is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 How much does Traveler opened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I only know logic because I stan the guy who painted his albums cover. The white hip hop stans have come out in force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otter Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 The fact that he opened higher than all pop girls not Beyonce, Taylor and Adele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FanOfPop Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: How much does Traveler opened? Opening week: 27 000 pure sales Week after CMAs: 153 000 pure sales (177 000 SPS) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowino Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 10 minutes ago, Sgt. Pepper said: How much does Traveler opened? Abysmal grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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