This week on the R&B/Hip Hop single sales chart, Rae Sremmurd knocks The Weeknd off the top spot after their viral hit “Black Beatles” experienced a huge spike in sales. Elsewhere this week, John Legend’s new single “Love Me Now” debuts at #7 and lastly, Drake’s “Sneakin’” plummets from #6 to #15 following a 52% decrease in sales.
Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles” Shoots To #1
Rae Sremmurd’s popular single “Black Beatles” jumps four places to #1 this week after selling 144,082 units during the seven days leading to November 10 – a 320% sales uplift on last week’s figure. The success of the cut — which features Gucci Mane — is widely attributed to the #MannequinChallenge, the latest in viral videos that features people freeze-frame on film. The song also took the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 this week.
The Weeknd Slips To #2
The Weeknd’s single “Starboy” falls to #2 this week due to the aforementioned success of Rae Sremmurd’s “Black Beatles.” The cut, which features Daft Punk, sold 62,145 units during the seven days leading to November 10 as the Canadian star prepares the release of the album of the same name.
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Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall “Juju On That Beat” At #3
Zay Hilfigerrr and Zayion McCall’s popular single “Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)” slips to #3 this week following an 8% decrease in sales. The cut sold 39,830 units, taking its total sales since its official release on to the charts to 236,163 copies.
The Top 10 R&B/Hip Hop Single Sales For Week Ending 11/10/2016
#1. Rae Sremmurd – “Black Beatles” – 144,082 (278,818)
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#2. The Weeknd f. Daft Punk – “Starboy” – 62,145 (582,570)
#3. Zay Hilfigerrr & Zayion McCall – “Juju On That Beat (TZ Anthem)” – 39,830 (236,163)
#4. D.R.A.M. f. Lil Yachty – “BROCCOLI” – 38,406 (735,237)
#5. Future f. Drake – “Used To This” – 34,075 (34,075)
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#6. Drake – “Fake Love” – 22,907 (124,066)
#7. John Legend – “Love Me Now” – 20,295 (75,675)
#8. Amine – “Caroline” – 19,103 (166,796)
#9. Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa and Imagine Dragons, with Logic and Ty Dolla Sign f. X Ambassadors – “Sucker For Pain” – 15,742 (643,000)
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#10. Young M.A. – “OOOUUU” – 15,421 (162,459)
To view last week’s Hip Hop Single Sales report, click here.
