This week’s chart is all about Alicia Keys, who tops the singles and albums charts in both the pop & R&B categories with her third studio album “As I Am”, and it’s first single “No One”. All of Keys’ four albums (including her 2005 “Unplugged” set) have topped the Billboard Albums chart, while “No One” marks her third #1 single, following 2001’s “Fallin'” and 2004’s duet with Usher, “My Boo”. Expect “As I Am” to have a fairly lengthy chart life, especially since Grammy darling Keys will not be eligible to take home any trophies from this album until 2009.
While T-Pain continues to make waves on the singles chart by virtue of his sheer presence, the 12-8 move of Fergie’s “Clumsy” gives the singer her fifth Top 10 single from her album “The Dutchess”. As it has become harder for artists to repeatedly crack the Top 10 on the singles chart, Fergie’s achievement is noteworthy because she is the first female artist to draw 5 Top 10 singles from one album since Janet Jackson did it in 1993-1994. She is also the first debut artist to accomplish this feat since Paula Abdul and Milli Vanilli did it in 1989-1990
This Week’s Top 10 Albums (all chart info courtesy of Nielsen Soundscan & Billboard communications)
1) “As I Am” Alicia Keys
2) “Noel” Josh Groban
3) “Taking Chances” Celine Dion
4) “Now 26” Various Artists
5) “The Ultimate Hits” Garth Brooks
6) “Long Road Out of Eden” The Eagles
7) “Mothership” Led Zeppelin
8) “American Gangster” Jay-Z
9) “Carnival Ride” Carrie Underwood
10) “Exclusive” Chris Brown
This Week’s Top 10 Singles:
1) “No One” Alicia Keys
2) “Kiss Kiss” Chris Brown feat. T-Pain
3) “Apologize” Timbaland feat. OneRepublic
4) “Low” Flo-rida feat. T-Pain
5) “Bubbly” Colbie Caillat
6) “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” Soulja Boy Tellem
7) “Good Life” Kanye West feat. T-Pain
8) “Clumsy” Fergie
9) “Cyclone” Baby Bash feat. T-Pain
10) “Stronger” Kanye West
