As expected, this week’s R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart provides a clearer picture of the impact Prince’s death has had on the singer’s sales tallies. This week, just two other artists feature in the Top 10 while just one other non-Prince single, Beyoncé’s “Formation,” lands in the coveted Top 3. Elsewhere, Desiigner’s “Panda” is pushed to #13 despite selling an impressive 101,519 units and Drake’s “Pop Style,” which stood at #3 just two weeks ago, now sits at #32.
Prince’s “Purple Rain” Remains At #1
Prince’s “Purple Rain,” the title track from the singer’s 1984 album of the same name, remains at #1 this week, selling 281,692 units during the seven days leading to April 28. The aforementioned figure serves as a 132% increase on the 121,515 units the single sold the previous week.
Prince’s “When Doves Cry” Jumps To #2
After coming in at #3 on last week’s report, Prince’s “When Doves Cry” jumps to #2 this week, selling 198,218 units during the seven days leading to April 28. This latest sales tally takes the single’s total sales since its official release to 1,583,666 copies.
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Beyoncé’s “Formation” Debuts At #3
Despite being released over three months ago, Beyoncé’s “Formation,” the lead single to her recently released album LEMONADE, has only just made its emergence on to the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart. The controversial single debuts at #3 this week, selling 174,162 units during the seven days leading to April 28.
The Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales For Week Ending 04/28/2016
#1. Prince – “Purple Rain” – 281,692 (1,467,907)
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#2. Prince – “When Doves Cry” – 198,218 (1,583,666)
#3. Beyoncé – “Formation” – 174,162 (174,162)
#4. Prince – “Little Red Corvette” – 161,470 (1,080,601)
#5. Prince – “Let’s Go Crazy” – 155,882 (1,120,303)
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#6. Prince – “1999” – 147,070 (874,433)
#7. Prince – “Kiss” – 144,037 (1,474,373)
#8. Prince – “Raspberry Beret” – 127,004 (818,425)
#9. Beyoncé – “Hold Up” – 123,164 (123,164)
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#10. Drake f. Wizkid & Kyla – “One Dance” – 121,360 (428,816)
To view last week’s Hip Hop Single Sales chart report, click here.
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