Prince’s name rings loud throughout the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart this week. Following the singer’s untimely death on April 21, fans have flocked by the boatload to purchase his music and celebrate the life of one of the world’s most revered and bestselling musicians. This week, the Top 10 is comprised of eight tracks from the cultural icon, including songs from his widely regarded magnum opus, Purple Rain. However, it’s worth noting that this week’s report only covers the sales tallies up until the end of April 21, the day of Prince’s death, so be sure to check back next week to see the full impact of the singer’s passing on his sales figures.
Prince’s “Purple Rain” Soars To #1
Prince’s “Purple Rain,” the title track from the singer’s 1984 album of the same name, lands atop of the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart this week, selling 121,515 units during the seven days leading to April 21. The single, which is widely considered as one of Prince’s signature records, is one of many songs from the iconic singer that have experienced a rapid spike in sales over the past week.
Desiigner Remains At #2
Desiigner’s “Panda” continues to experience a week-on-week increase in sales. The single sold 112,550 units during the seven days leading to April 21, taking its total since its official release onto the charts 12 weeks ago to 416,376 units.
Prince’s “When Doves Cry” Takes #3 Spot
In addition to his “Purple Rain” single, Prince’s “When Doves Cry” re-enters the charts at #3 this week, selling 100,226 units during the seven days leading to April 21.
The Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales For Week Ending 04/21/2016
#1. Prince – “Purple Rain” – 121,515 (1,186,215)
#2. Desiigner – “Panda” – 112,550 (416,376)
#3. Prince – “When Doves Cry” – 100,226 (1,385,448)
#4. Prince – “Little Red Corvette” – 85,181 (919,131)
#5. Drake f. Wizkid & Kyla – “One Dance” – 85,158 (307,456)
#6. Prince – “Kiss” – 81,544 (1,330,336)
#7. Prince – “Let’s Go Crazy” – 75,218 (964,403)
#8. Prince – “1999” – 64,691 (727,363)
#9. Prince – “I Would Die 4 U” – 52,035 (561,772)
#10. Prince – “Raspberry Beret” – 49,263 (691,421)
To view last week’s Hip Hop Single Sales chart report, click here.
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Hes trending because our society is so fucking pathetic prince is whats on every entertainment medias front page so he himself is “trending” so everyone who didnt even listen to prince or who never ever even has listened to prince even all are rushing out now to hear him so then when they cry about losing prince and it being a huge tragedy and what not and when other people are talking about it they can feel like they are involved even though thete just fake ass people too bad thats the majority of our population…i didnt listen to much prince but you have to respect a guy in the game for so long and who brought great music to the people who enjoyed hims ears but im not going to turn to a full fledged prince fan just because hes gone may he rest in peace… its mj all over again let all the fake vultures flock!