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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.

Hot 100 Jewels: Sia and Those ‘Cheap Thrills’ the ‘One’ to Beat

For a second consecutive week, Sia – with the help of reggae artist Sean Paul – holds the no. 1 spot on the Hot 100 with “Cheap Thrills.”

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago

Gucci Mane, Everybody Looking © Atlantic

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BB Grooves: Gucci Mane Has ‘Everybody Looking’ at No. 2

Despite a strong showing (contextually) from southern rapper Gucci Mane (Everybody Looking), Drake (Views) remains at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 3, 2016 ago

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Billboard: Gucci Mane ‘Everybody Looking’ Debuts at No. 2

Despite a “valiant” effort from recently freed rapper Gucci Mane (Everybody Looking), Drake (Views) remains at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 1, 2016 ago

NEEDTOBREATHE, H A R D L O V E © Atlantic

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BB Grooves: NEEDTOBREATHE Takes ‘HARDLOVE’ to No. 2

In news that will shock no one, Drake spends his 11th week at no. 1 with ‘Views.’ Who is the victim of being stuck behind Drizzy this week? NEEDTOBREATHE.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 27, 2016 ago

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Billboard 200: Drake Spends 11th Week at No. 1

Drake won’t be stopped. For an 11th nonconsecutive week, Views sits at no. 1, holding off NEEDTOBREATHE (HARDLOVE) from the top spot.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 25, 2016 ago

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BB Grooves: ScHoolboy Q Settles for No. 2 on Billboard 200

In a slow sales week, Drake (‘Views’) reclaims no. 1 on the Billboard 200. Schoolboy Q’s fourth album, ‘Blank Face LP’, settles for no. 2.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago

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Drake Reclaims No. 1 on Billboard 200, ScHoolboy Q No. 2

After “taking a week off,” Drake returns to his rightful spot – atop the Billboard 200. As for ScHoolboy Q, the West Coast MC settles for no. 2.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 18, 2016 ago

Blink-182, California © BMG Rights Management

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BB Grooves: Blink-182 Take ‘Cali’ To The Penthouse

Blink-182 takes California to no. 1 on the Billboard 200 after nine long, arduous weeks with Drake’s ‘Views’ reigning supreme.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 13, 2016 ago

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Blink-182 Dethrone Drake for No. 1 On Billboard 200

After spending nine weeks at no. 1, Drake has finally been dethroned from the top of the Billboard 200. Blink-182 take the no. 1 spot with ‘California.’

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 11, 2016 ago

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BB Grooves: Drake Rules the Roost for Ninth Straight Week

In this week’s edition of BB Grooves (a column examining the biggest stories on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart), Drake spends a ninth week at no. 1.

By the musical hype, 9 years ago

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Drake Makes It Nine Atop Billboard 200

Drake simply won’t stop dominating the Billboard 200, or the music industry itself. ‘Views’ spends its ninth week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 4, 2016 ago

Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Getaway [📷: Warner Bros]

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BB Grooves: Red Hot Chili Peppers Can’t Stop Drake

For an eighth week, Drake’s ‘Views’ tops the Billboard 200. What does that mean? Red Hot Chili Peppers’ highly anticipated ‘The Getaway’ settles for no. 2.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsJune 28, 2016 ago