Smokey Replaces Tank At Number One
Smokey Robinson debuts at number one on the Billboard R&B Album Chartfor the week of August 31, 2014 with his new CD Smokey and Friends. Trey Songz' Trigga remains at number two. Tank's Stronger CD, which debuted at number one, falls to number three. Beyonce's self-titled CD jumps three places from seven to number four. John Legend's Love In The Future remains at number five.
The remainder of the top ten: Michael Jackson's Xscape (six), Pharrell Williams' G I R L (seven), Testimony by August Alsina (eight), Mali Is by Mali Music (Nine), and Beautiful Life by Chuck Brown and The Chuck Brown Band debuts at ten.
Smokey Robinson's Smokey & Friends" duets CD debuts at number one selling 14,000 copies and replacing Tank's Stronger CD at the top of the chart. This is Robinson's highest-charting release since 1981. The album features classics composed by Smokey which he re-recorded with a different star on each song including John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Miguel, Ledisi, Ceelo Green, Aloe Blacc, Elton John, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, and John Mayer.Buy from Amazon »
Trey Songz' Trigga CD remains at number two. Songz has launched Tucker Songz Publishing to promote songwriters, producers, and aspiring artists. "As I grew as an artist, I had the opportunity to work with several well known producers and writers," Songz says. "I recognize that not everyone has access to that, but that they still have raw talent that can be harnessed into greatness. That's exactly what I intend to do with this new publishing company." Buy from Amazon »
Tank's sixth solo CD Stronger drop to number three after debuting at number one. As a member of TGT, Tank is helping to raise money for the Michael Brown Memorial Fund by being featured on the song "Don't Shoot" by The Game with several other stars including Diddy, Rick Ross and 2 Chainz.Buy from Amazon »
Beyonce's self-titled CD climbs three spots from number four to number seven. As school begins again across the country, Beyonce is providing free backpacks and school supplies to two thousand students in six cities -- Charlotte; Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Newark; and New York.Buy from Amazon »
John Legend's Love In the Future remains at number five. Legend recorded "What Kind Of Fool" with Barbara Streisand for her new Partners CD consisting of twelve duets. Stevie Wonder, Babyface, Lionel Richie, Billy Joel, and John Mayer are also featured on the album.Buy from Amazon »
Michael Jackson's Xscape CD falls three places to number six. Spike Lee honored the memory of Michael Jackson with his annual "Brooklyn Loves MJ" free outdoor party commemorating what would have been Jackson's 56th birthday on August 29, 2014.Buy from Amazon »
Pharrell Williams' G I R L drops three positions to number seven. Williams was among the artists performing at Jay-Z's Made In America two-day concert in Philadelphia on the 2014 Labor Day weekend.Buy from Amazon »
August Alsina's Testimony falls two places to number eight. Alsina will be the opening act for Usher's "The UR Experience" 27-city tour which begins November 1, 2014 in Montreal, Canada.Buy from Amazon »
Beautiful Life by the late Chuck Brown and the Chuck Brown Band debuts at number ten. Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," passed away May 16, 2012. The CD features several artists including Faith Evans, Raheem DeVaughn, and Doug E. Fresh.Buy from Amazon »
The remainder of the top ten: Michael Jackson's Xscape (six), Pharrell Williams' G I R L (seven), Testimony by August Alsina (eight), Mali Is by Mali Music (Nine), and Beautiful Life by Chuck Brown and The Chuck Brown Band debuts at ten.
1. Smokey Robinson-"Smokey & Friends"
Smokey Robinson's Smokey & Friends" duets CD debuts at number one selling 14,000 copies and replacing Tank's Stronger CD at the top of the chart. This is Robinson's highest-charting release since 1981. The album features classics composed by Smokey which he re-recorded with a different star on each song including John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Miguel, Ledisi, Ceelo Green, Aloe Blacc, Elton John, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, and John Mayer.Buy from Amazon »
2. Trey Songz-"Trigga"
Trey Songz' Trigga CD remains at number two. Songz has launched Tucker Songz Publishing to promote songwriters, producers, and aspiring artists. "As I grew as an artist, I had the opportunity to work with several well known producers and writers," Songz says. "I recognize that not everyone has access to that, but that they still have raw talent that can be harnessed into greatness. That's exactly what I intend to do with this new publishing company." Buy from Amazon »
3. Tank "Stronger"
Tank's sixth solo CD Stronger drop to number three after debuting at number one. As a member of TGT, Tank is helping to raise money for the Michael Brown Memorial Fund by being featured on the song "Don't Shoot" by The Game with several other stars including Diddy, Rick Ross and 2 Chainz.Buy from Amazon »
4. Beyonce-"Beyonce"
Beyonce's self-titled CD climbs three spots from number four to number seven. As school begins again across the country, Beyonce is providing free backpacks and school supplies to two thousand students in six cities -- Charlotte; Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; Newark; and New York.Buy from Amazon »
5. John Legend-"Love In The Future"
John Legend's Love In the Future remains at number five. Legend recorded "What Kind Of Fool" with Barbara Streisand for her new Partners CD consisting of twelve duets. Stevie Wonder, Babyface, Lionel Richie, Billy Joel, and John Mayer are also featured on the album.Buy from Amazon »
6. Michael Jackson-"Xscape"
Michael Jackson's Xscape CD falls three places to number six. Spike Lee honored the memory of Michael Jackson with his annual "Brooklyn Loves MJ" free outdoor party commemorating what would have been Jackson's 56th birthday on August 29, 2014.Buy from Amazon »
7. Pharrell Williams-" G I R L"
Pharrell Williams' G I R L drops three positions to number seven. Williams was among the artists performing at Jay-Z's Made In America two-day concert in Philadelphia on the 2014 Labor Day weekend.Buy from Amazon »
8. August Alsina-"Testimony"
August Alsina's Testimony falls two places to number eight. Alsina will be the opening act for Usher's "The UR Experience" 27-city tour which begins November 1, 2014 in Montreal, Canada.Buy from Amazon »
9. Mali Music-"Mali Is..."
Mali Is by Mali Music returns to the top ten and moves up from number fifteen to number six. Mali Music is among the producers on Jennifer Hudson's third solo CD JHUD.Buy from Amazon »
10. Chuck Brown-"Beautiful Life"
Beautiful Life by the late Chuck Brown and the Chuck Brown Band debuts at number ten. Brown, known as the "Godfather of Go-Go," passed away May 16, 2012. The CD features several artists including Faith Evans, Raheem DeVaughn, and Doug E. Fresh.Buy from Amazon »
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