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Scanning the Charts

Scanning the Charts, a subcategory of the Columns on The Musical Hype, is the place where albums sales, albums sales trends, and various Billboard chart trends are analyzed in a variety of lists and articles. This column has included numerous Billboard-fueled articles throughout the life span of the site. Former articles include BB Grooves, centered around the Billboard 200 Albums Chart, Hot 100 Jewels, centered around the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, and simply, Billboard 200. Throughout much of 2017, The Chart Scoop article covered sales and happenings on both the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100. Moving forward, the column will be more specific to a variety of chart trends.

The Chart Scoop | Foo Fighters and Cardi B Take No. 1 Honors

What’s the chart scoop this week? Foo Fighters take ‘Concrete and Gold’ to no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Cardi B Dethrones Taylor Swift on the Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2017 ago

Thomas Rhett, Life Changes [📷: Big Machine]

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The Chart Scoop | Thomas Rhett Takes ‘Life Changes’ to No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? Thomas Rhett debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Taylor Swift remains no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 20, 2017 ago

The Chart Scoop: LCD Soundsystem, Taylor Swift © Big Machine, Columbia

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The Chart Scoop | LCD Soundsystem Live ‘American Dream’ at No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? LCD Soundsystem lands its first no. 1 album on the Billboard 200, while Taylor Swift remains no. 1 on the Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 13, 2017 ago

2017 Billboard 200 Quiz © Def Jam, Kemosabe, Columbia, Mercury

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Test Your Chart Knowledge of the 2017 Billboard 200 Chart | Quiz

Have you been following the Billboard 200 All year? See what you’re made of with our random, 15-question quiz. Are you a “wannabe” or a “real”?

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 12, 2017 ago

The Chart Scoop: Taylor Swift & Lil Uzi Vert © Big Machine / Atlantic

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The Chart Scoop | Taylor Swift Ascends to No. 1 on Hot 100

Lil Uzi Vert takes Luv is Rage 2 to no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile on the Hot 100, Taylor Swift ascends to no. 1 with “Look What You Made Me Do.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 6, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Brand New Takes ‘Science Fiction’ to No. 1

On the Billboard 200, Brand New scores its first no. 1 album with ‘Science Fiction.’ On the Hot 100, “Despacito” remains no. 1 for a 16th straight week.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 30, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Kesha Takes ‘Rainbow’ to No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? Kesha earns her second no. 1 album with ‘Rainbow,’ while “Despacito” scores a rare 15th week at no. 1 on the Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 23, 2017 ago

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The Chart Scoop | Brett Eldredge Settles for No. 2

Kendrick Lamar returns to no. 1 on the Billboard 200, while Brett Eldredge settles for no. 2. Meanwhile, “Despacito” remains no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 16, 2017 ago

Arcade Fire, Everything Now [📷: Columbia]

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The Chart Scoop | Arcade Fire Launch at No. 1 With ‘Everything Now’

Arcade Fire starts at a familiar spot on the Billboard 200 – no. 1. For the 13th week, “Despacito” rules the Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 9, 2017 ago

The Chart Scoop 8.12.17 © Interscope, Columbia, Atlantic

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The Chart Scoop | Lana Del Rey Edges Tyler the Creator for No. 1

What’s the chart scoop this week? Lana del Rey narrowly beats Tyler, the Creator for no. 1 on the Billboard 200. “Despacito” is STILL no. 1 on the Hot 100.

By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 4, 2017 ago