Billboard: Shawn Mendes Takes ‘Illuminate’ To No. 1 on Billboard 200
Shawn Mendes earns another no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with sophomore effort, ‘Illuminate.’ Drake (‘Views’) slips from no. 1 to no. 2.
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Shawn Mendes earns another no. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with sophomore effort, ‘Illuminate.’ Drake (‘Views’) slips from no. 1 to no. 2.
Irish pop star Niall Horan spreads his wings and drops his debut solo single, “This Town.” The results are respectable, if predictable.
Ty Dolla $ign returns confidently on his latest mixtape, Campaign, which goes beyond mixtape status but doesn’t quite achieve album status.
The Chainsmokers remain no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while up-and-coming rapper D.R.A.M. takes “Broccoli” to no. 8, with the help of Lil Yachty.
Kings of Leon releases one of its most unique singles with “WALLS,” the second single from the forthcoming album of the same title.
Idina Menzel exceeds expectations Idina. Clearly, personal touch, authenticity, and awesome vocals go a long way to making the LP successful.
Despite new releases from Mac Miller (The Divine Feminine) and Usher (Hard II Love), Drake (Views) returns to no. 1 for a 13th, nonconsecutive week.
Gucci Mane Flexes Hard on “Bling Blaww Burr,” a promo single for the rapper’s upcoming album, ‘Woptober’.
Country heartthrob Hunter Hayes makes an enjoyable, respectable return with new single, “Yesterday’s Song.”
JoJo returns with the third single from forthcoming LP, Mad Love. “FAB.” Is jam-packed with attitude, but falls short of previous single, “Mad Love.”
Country superstar Luke Bryan doesn’t bring much “new” to the table on 2016 EP, Farm Tour…Here’s to the Farmer.
Urban contemporary superstar The Weeknd picks up where he left off in 2015 with promo single “Starboy” featuring Daft Punk.