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April 2, 2009 New Prince Starts Strong + Top Albums
Prince’s new album, Lotusflow3r, sold exclusively through Target, leads early sales figures. Whether or not it will debut atop the Billboard Top 200 next week remains to be seen – it sees strong competition from country act Keith Urban.
In other music news, the 30th installment of the Now series opens at the top of this week’s Billboard Top 200, selling 146,000 copies. The compilation features singles by Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and the PCD. The Hannah Montana soundtrack debuts in the number two slot, selling 139,000 copies. Hannah Montana: The Movie opens in theatres April 10th. The Twilight soundtrack enjoys a 37% spike in sales to 102,000 for the week. Songwriter Keri Hilson sees her debut album, In A Perfect World… open in the fourth spot with 94,000 copies. Rounding out the top five, Kelly Clarkson’s All I Ever Wanted moved 52,000 copies in its third week of release.
See the top ten albums after the jump.
1. Various / Now 30 / 145,976
2. Hannah Montana / Hannah Montana Soundtrack / 138,700
3. Various / Twilight Soundtrack / 102, 012
4. Keri Hilson / In A Perfect World… / 94,078
5. Kelly Clarkson / All I Ever Wanted / 51,608
6. U2 / No Line On The Horizon / 51,179
7. Lady Gaga / Fame / 45,279
8. Papa Roach / Pray IV Reign / 42,449
9. Jim Jones / Pray IV Reign / 42,818
10. Martina McBride / Shine / 41,457
media_man
April 2, 2009 at 11:37 am
come on KERI!!!
Tor're
April 2, 2009 at 2:07 pm
C’MON PRINCE…I’m so Thankful, B.SCOTT, actually posted SUMTHIN about PRINCE, he’s POP MUSIC ROYALTY and his NEW CDS are HOTT!!!
I’m Looking 4ward 2 PRINCE’S CHART DEBUT.
#1 OR #2 PRINCE WILL ALWAYS BE ON TOP OF HIS GAME!!!!
ChrissyDior
April 2, 2009 at 2:23 pm
So true Tor’re. Prince is pure greatness. His performances on Jay Leno was amazing.
enuf-is-enuf
April 2, 2009 at 3:19 pm
luv me sum prince!
Anna
April 2, 2009 at 11:10 pm
The album(s) are amazing. Two full Prince albums and one from his protege and new flame, Bria Valente and every song is fire. My favorite “Chocolate Box” and “No More Candy for You”… get it from Target asap for three discs of beautiful music for your soul
luvsong
April 3, 2009 at 12:37 am
the prince collection was hot. i’m really feeling Bria Valentes cd very melodic and she has a nice voice
Luna
April 3, 2009 at 5:06 pm
Hey Purple Party People…I Love Me Some PRINCE and The Numbers don’t LIE, Prince is still relevant in Music, even if he doesn’t play by the rules of the music “in-dust-ry”, thats exactly what it is on radio and on mtv.
Nothin but DUST.
If your in Detroit, Join me for The LotusFlow3r CD Release Party, details @ http://www.newpowerdetroit.com
Its April 4th iN Lincoln Park!
terrance kemp
April 15, 2009 at 9:31 pm
once again Prince has shown he is on his game, and the rest of the industry is still trying to figure it out and him out. bottom line is the industry sucks and Prince Rocks. his new albums kick but . his new leading lady has nice vocals and smooth music to go with it but when she needs to kick it off she can go and make you pay notice. so great to see an artist who focuses on putting their art and skills out for you to hear and not trying to make cookie cutting bull &**())…… Prince is on his game and he does not need billboard to validate him … Rock Hard in A Funky Place Prince you the Artist to deal with.
BabyBoyeE
April 20, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I have MAD RESPECT for Prince as an artist and true testament of staying power in the industry! Haven’t heard the new albums YET, but I am sure they are great and amazing as always! Keep doing what you do Prince!