Kanye Debuts At Number 1, Ludacris Breaks 200K, E-40 Balls Out W/30K In First Week Sa

J-Banks · 12-03-2008, 12:12 PM

Kanye Debuts At Number 1, Ludacris Breaks 200K, E-40 Balls Out W/30K In First Week Sales

Taking a shot at R&B with his new album 808s and Heartbreak, mega rap star Kanye West has locked in No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 450,100 copies sold in his opening week.

According to the Nielsen SoundScan, Ye's fourth project followed in 2007's multi-platinum Graduation landing atop the charts for a third consecutive time. Unlike his previous discs known for various collaborations, the Grammy-winning rapper's new LP features only four collaborations by Kid Cudi, Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne plus Mr. Hudson and is led by popular hits "Heartless" and "Love Lockdown."

Fellow Def Jam labelmate Ludacris also debuted high on the charts this week with Theater of the Mind securing the No. 5 spot with 214,100 sold records. Following his Grammy-winning 2006 project, Release Therapy, and led by singles like "One More Drink," Luda's new album is highlighted by an assemble of guest appearances including The Game, T.I., Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Plies and more.

Despite not outselling Ye, the Southern rapper recently told SOHH his anticipation going head-to-head with Mr. West.

"I honestly felt great about it," Luda told SOHH. "Competition is one thing...this is my sixth album. You win some, you lose some. Who knows what's going to happen here but I feel like its going to be a winning day for the both of us."

Another big rapper making the charts this week is E-40 whose Ball Street Journal landed at No. 42 with over 30,700 albums sold. The Bay area icon tagged along a big list of collaborations for his 11th disc including Snoop Dogg, Akon, Bun B, Gucci Mane, Too Short, Ice T, T-Pain, Shawty Lo and more.

Source: sohh

em50achilles · 12-03-2008, 12:55 PM

haha damn kind of flopped, watch 50 blow through that shit cme Feb..only reson kanye got the big numbers last year was cuz of KIng 50

G Dogg 979 · 12-03-2008, 01:08 PM

congrats to luda...but i really feel that his album deserved to do twice as much as kanye...ludas album is near classic his best since well.....ever prolly ..but def better then his last 3...kanyes album on the other is pretty much bullshit...the amazing track with jeezy is cool..but thats about it

Yb187 · 12-03-2008, 01:34 PM

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haha damn kind of flopped, watch 50 blow through that shit cme Feb..only reson kanye got the big numbers last year was cuz of KIng 50

flopped?...ya "King 50" really blew these numbers out of the water with T.O.S eh?

WonderBoyBanks · 12-03-2008, 02:06 PM

^^^T.O.S. is one album from 50, what are the numbers on the other albums???

I agree Ludas album is sick, i keep bumping it, I haven't even heard more than 4 songs from the Kanye album because i thought it sucked that bad

_RottenApple_ · 12-03-2008, 04:06 PM

Why cant all ya dick riders just shut the fuck up i mean every fuckin post is an argument ya lil jitabugs need to stop bein emotional

props on the Info

Tha Unit On Top · 12-03-2008, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by timskelly

flopped?...ya "King 50" really blew these numbers out of the water with T.O.S eh?

Figures, they bring up a GROUP album that had so many problems, losing a member, no promo, only 2 videos and so much more shit, comparing that to a solo 50 cent album. Only the Game stans would say something like that.

Those are solid numbers for Kanye, I can see 50 doing right around the same, but he didnt have the hype like last time, his album sucks, he thinks he is the shit now, last time people wanted him to beat 50, Def Jam aint have to buy any albums this time, no need. the sales are shit, economy is bad. It is what it is, yeah he did half of what he did last time, but still solid numbers.

The Real K.I.N.G. · 12-03-2008, 06:22 PM

Luda did Plies numbers

cmrcr12 · 12-03-2008, 07:12 PM

all in all sales are down...especially hip hop. no 1 is buying that, unless its legit. thas it, kanyefans should not accept that unless thats the bar you want to set for kanye. 50 fans didnt liek the 690,000 from 50 because they expect more...like about 1 millie. so are those 690,000 acceptable today, i guess so.. if your a true hater you will say that if 50 did that same number for BISD(which i think he'll do alot better then curtis) that you would say its a flop. then you are a true hater...everyone on these boards thinks selling 400,000 is good.. to me it isnt good and 1 fuckin year ago it wasnt good for you kanye lovers either.

College dropout>>LR>>>>Grad>>>808(worst)

cmrcr12 · 12-03-2008, 07:15 PM

and for group albums....ITS A GROUP ALBUM, how many rap groups actually get albums out today.??? none, i mean jim jones did his thing, and gunit...Beg for mercy did about 300,000 sumthing its first week and no 1 thought that was a flop in 03 or 04, that was 2nd best shit to Black Album sinc eit cmae same month or week.

doteleven · 12-03-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cmrcr12

all in all sales are down...especially hip hop. no 1 is buying that, unless its legit. thas it, kanyefans should not accept that unless thats the bar you want to set for kanye. 50 fans didnt liek the 690,000 from 50 because they expect more...like about 1 millie. so are those 690,000 acceptable today, i guess so.. if your a true hater you will say that if 50 did that same number for BISD(which i think he'll do alot better then curtis) that you would say its a flop. then you are a true hater...everyone on these boards thinks selling 400,000 is good.. to me it isnt good and 1 fuckin year ago it wasnt good for you kanye lovers either.

College dropout>>LR>>>>Grad>>>808(worst)

He's right, sales are going to be down, people don't really buy albums unless its really good.

kingstyles3764 · 12-03-2008, 11:04 PM

e-40 is one of the worst fuckin rappers, he needs to just stop... as far as record sales, the reason they down is because of i-tunes and them other music stores, u dont gotta buy the album now u can just buy the songs u like, so if u plan on sellin records u need to put out a good album top to bottom period

June7 · 12-03-2008, 11:19 PM

kanye and luda got dope albums..gonna cop them both

Ritz · 12-04-2008, 02:04 AM

e-40 doin tech n9ne numbers lol big flop!!!!!!

Ed-ucation · 12-06-2008, 07:15 PM

Damn 40 really, really floped. Kanye did good numbers for a pop album and Luda well right now we can say it's ok, he's gonna go gold that's all.

12-03-2008, 12:12 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Kanye Debuts At Number 1, Ludacris Breaks 200K, E-40 Balls Out W/30K In First Week Sa Kanye Debuts At Number 1, Ludacris Breaks 200K, E-40 Balls Out W/30K In First Week Sa Kanye Debuts At Number 1, Ludacris Breaks 200K, E-40 Balls Out W/30K In First Week Sales Taking a shot at R&B with his new album 808s and Heartbreak, mega rap star Kanye West has locked in No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 450,100 copies sold in his opening week. According to the Nielsen SoundScan, Ye's fourth project followed in 2007's multi-platinum Graduation landing atop the charts for a third consecutive time. Unlike his previous discs known for various collaborations, the Grammy-winning rapper's new LP features only four collaborations by Kid Cudi, Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne plus Mr. Hudson and is led by popular hits "Heartless" and "Love Lockdown." Fellow Def Jam labelmate Ludacris also debuted high on the charts this week with Theater of the Mind securing the No. 5 spot with 214,100 sold records. Following his Grammy-winning 2006 project, Release Therapy, and led by singles like "One More Drink," Luda's new album is highlighted by an assemble of guest appearances including The Game, T.I., Jamie Foxx, Chris Brown, Plies and more. Despite not outselling Ye, the Southern rapper recently told SOHH his anticipation going head-to-head with Mr. West. "I honestly felt great about it," Luda told SOHH. "Competition is one thing...this is my sixth album. You win some, you lose some. Who knows what's going to happen here but I feel like its going to be a winning day for the both of us." Another big rapper making the charts this week is E-40 whose Ball Street Journal landed at No. 42 with over 30,700 albums sold. The Bay area icon tagged along a big list of collaborations for his 11th disc including Snoop Dogg, Akon, Bun B, Gucci Mane, Too Short, Ice T, T-Pain, Shawty Lo and more. Source: sohh __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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Ed-ucation Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 5,083 Repped: 416 Repped 98 Times in 58 Posts Neg Reps: 5 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	Damn 40 really, really floped. Kanye did good numbers for a pop album and Luda well right now we can say it's ok, he's gonna go gold that's all. __________________

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12-03-2008, 12:55 PM	#2
em50achilles Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 6,208 Repped: 4,736 Repped 622 Times in 114 Posts Neg Reps: 160 Neg Repped at 116 Times in 56 Posts	haha damn kind of flopped, watch 50 blow through that shit cme Feb..only reson kanye got the big numbers last year was cuz of KIng 50

12-03-2008, 01:08 PM	#3
G Dogg 979 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 596 Repped: 131 Repped 2 Times in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	congrats to luda...but i really feel that his album deserved to do twice as much as kanye...ludas album is near classic his best since well.....ever prolly ..but def better then his last 3...kanyes album on the other is pretty much bullshit...the amazing track with jeezy is cool..but thats about it

12-03-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
WonderBoyBanks G-uNiT SoLdIeR Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Greeley/Denver, CO Posts: 1,073 Repped: 40 Repped 93 Times in 12 Posts Neg Reps: 9 Neg Repped at 5 Times in 3 Posts	^^^T.O.S. is one album from 50, what are the numbers on the other albums??? I agree Ludas album is sick, i keep bumping it, I haven't even heard more than 4 songs from the Kanye album because i thought it sucked that bad

12-03-2008, 04:06 PM	#6
_RottenApple_ Expectin' Jun3 1st. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Paradise Posts: 3,375 Repped: 973 Repped 386 Times in 57 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why cant all ya dick riders just shut the fuck up i mean every fuckin post is an argument ya lil jitabugs need to stop bein emotional props on the Info

12-03-2008, 07:12 PM	#9
cmrcr12 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jerz/NYC Posts: 422 Repped: 74 Repped 207 Times in 36 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 3 Posts	all in all sales are down...especially hip hop. no 1 is buying that, unless its legit. thas it, kanyefans should not accept that unless thats the bar you want to set for kanye. 50 fans didnt liek the 690,000 from 50 because they expect more...like about 1 millie. so are those 690,000 acceptable today, i guess so.. if your a true hater you will say that if 50 did that same number for BISD(which i think he'll do alot better then curtis) that you would say its a flop. then you are a true hater...everyone on these boards thinks selling 400,000 is good.. to me it isnt good and 1 fuckin year ago it wasnt good for you kanye lovers either. College dropout>>LR>>>>Grad>>>808(worst)

12-03-2008, 07:15 PM	#10
cmrcr12 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jerz/NYC Posts: 422 Repped: 74 Repped 207 Times in 36 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 3 Posts	and for group albums....ITS A GROUP ALBUM, how many rap groups actually get albums out today.??? none, i mean jim jones did his thing, and gunit...Beg for mercy did about 300,000 sumthing its first week and no 1 thought that was a flop in 03 or 04, that was 2nd best shit to Black Album sinc eit cmae same month or week.

12-03-2008, 11:04 PM	#12
kingstyles3764 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: everywhere from the south to the east to the midwest, college is a trip Posts: 344 Repped: 40 Repped 15 Times in 13 Posts Neg Reps: 6 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	e-40 is one of the worst fuckin rappers, he needs to just stop... as far as record sales, the reason they down is because of i-tunes and them other music stores, u dont gotta buy the album now u can just buy the songs u like, so if u plan on sellin records u need to put out a good album top to bottom period

12-04-2008, 02:04 AM	#14
Ritz Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 631 Repped: 78 Repped 47 Times in 29 Posts Neg Reps: 39 Neg Repped at 10 Times in 10 Posts	e-40 doin tech n9ne numbers lol big flop!!!!!!