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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 Chainsmokers, ‘Closer’ ft. Halsey © Disruptor/Columbia

Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers Stay Tops With ‘Closer’

After unseating Sia last week for the no. 1 spot, The Chainsmokers retain the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with “Closer” (ft. Halsey).

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago

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BB Grooves: Frank Ocean Takes ‘Blonde’ To No. 1

After a four-year hiatus, Frank Ocean has returned to the musical fold in a big way. This week, Ocean’s Blonde was the runaway no. 1 album.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago

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Billboard: Frank Ocean Easily Debuts at No. 1

On the Billboard 200 dated September 10, 2016, Frank Ocean easily nabs the no. 1-spot with his sophomore album, ‘Blonde’.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 29, 2016 ago

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Hot 100 Jewels: The Chainsmokers & Halsey Ascends To No. 1

The Chainsmokers and Halsey ascend to the no. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Closer.” Sia’s “Cheap Thrills” falls to no. 2.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 24, 2016 ago

PARTYNEXTDOOR, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) © OVO Sound/Warner Bros

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BB Grooves: PARTYNEXTDOOR Debuts at No. 3 on Billboard 200

The highest debut on the Billboard 200 chart dated September 3, 2016 is PARTYNEXTDOOR’s PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3), which lands at no. 3.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 24, 2016 ago

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Billboard: Suicide Squad Holds No. 1 On Billboard 200

Despite new releases from PARTYNEXTDOOR, Justin Moore, and Rae Sremmurd, Suicide Squad and Drake (Views) keeps spots nos. 1 and 2 warm on the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 22, 2016 ago

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Hot 100 Jewels: Major Lazer, ‘Cold Water’ Ascends to No. 2

What’s the groove on the Billboard Hot 100 this week? Sia and Sean Paul continue to hold down the no. 1 spot with the infectious “Cheap Thrills.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 17, 2016 ago

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BB Grooves: Suicide Squad Debuts at No. 1

The soundtrack to box office smash ‘Suicide Squad’ easily debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200. ‘Suicide Squad’ replaces DJ Khaled (‘Major Key’) at no. 1.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 17, 2016 ago

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Billboard: Suicide Squad Debuts at no. 1

As expected, the soundtrack to the film Suicide Squad easily debuts atop the Billboard 200 replacing DJ Khaled (Major Key). Drake (Views) remains at no. 2.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 15, 2016 ago

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