Possibly the largest amount of releases for December, there was much debate as to who would top the rap's releases. Aside from all those debates, there was question as to weather Chris Brown would sell, considering the circumstances the singer has faced.
In the end, Chris Brown debuted at the seventh spot with a total of 102,000 copies of Graffiti purchased. With uptempo club number, "I Can Transform Ya" assisted by Lil' Wayne and Swizz Beatz, as well as smooth "Crawl", the singer faired decently with this outing. Whether the incident had effect, Brown still put up decent numbers considering the suffering album sales of this day and age.
Rap's hottest trapper, Gucci Mane, who has built up quite a following as of late, sold 90,000 of his sophomore album, The State vs. Radric Davis. Easily his best major label album, the incarcerated rapper's absence in promoting wasn't too bad, because he debuted in the top 10 on the billboard 200.
Next came in west coast veteran, Snoop D-O Double G with Malice N Wonderland. The album proved to be a worthy release from the big boss dogg, moving 59,000 units at the twenty first slot. Party vibed "I Wanna Rock" and the commercial duet with The-Dream on "Gangsta Luv" have created enough hype for the rapper to succeed.
Timbaland delivered his second installment of Shock Value, moving 39,000 units at thirty two on the chart. The Virginia originated producer, recently claimed he was quitting hip hop for its lack of growth in the past few years. Filled with club numbers and collaborations, the album features more of Timbo's vocals than the past Shock Value.
It was another disappointing debut by Virginia rap duo, Clipse who moved 31,000 units of Til The Casket Drops. Despite delivering their classically acclaimed Hell Hath No Fury last year, the duo continue to struggle in selling records and no reason to explain. Street banger, "Popular Demand (Popeyes)" is a worthy collab with Harlem favorite Cam'Ron, while the breezy "I'm Good" and celebratory yet grimy "Door Man" were all solid tracks released in promotion.
Finally New Orleans Hot Boy, B. Gizzle a.k.a. B.G. released his eleventh album in Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood. Suffering two years of sitting on Atlantic shelves, the release was said to be a strong one for the rapper who suffered with drugs and promotion. Inspirational hood anthem, "My Hood" reunites the rapper with former Cash Money producer Mannie Fresh, while Hot Boy reunion number, "Ya Heard Me" is another summer smash for the streets to celebrate. With all this, the Chopper City representer, moved 19,000 units at sixty five on the charts.
Fellow New Orleans Hot Boy member, Juvenile moved another 8,200 of Cocky & Confident, bringing his total to 31,000 units. While B.E.P. move 63,000 to surpass the 1.5 million records sold mark. 50 Cent's Before I Self Destruct moved 23,000 units to bring his total at 279,000, making it another tough week for the G-Unit leader.
Next week, Alicia Keys will debut with The Element Of Freedom, while Robin Thicke takes listeners to Sex Therapy. Will the two R&B acts put up big numbers? Will Clipse rebound or Gucci keep his top spot? Keep it locked to to realtalkhiphop for the next update.
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