Eminem 5 Week #1 Stance Threaten By First Week Projected 'Teflon Don' Sales

According to Hits Daily Double, Rick Ross 'Teflon Don' is projected to sell 170-180K in first week sales. This could mean an end to Eminem's sizable reign on his four week #1 spot with Recovery.
Let's revisit this time next week as the Nielsen SoundScan numbers will be officially confirmed.

Usher 'Raymond V Raymond' Projected To Sell 330-350k First Week

According to Hits Daily Double based on first day sales and the digital round up, Usher 'Raymond V Raymond' is on track to sell between 330-350k first full week of release. The Hits Daily Double numbers will become more firmer a day prior (on Tuesday, April 6) to the Nielsen/Soundscan (the industry standard) numbers as we will see next Wednesday, April 7.

Ludacris 'Battle Of The Sexes' Expected To Sell 120K In First Week Sales

Way to go Luda!!

According to Hits Daily Double, the projected first week sales for Ludacris 'Battle Of The Sexes' 3/9 new release is on track to sell 120K.

The Hits Daily Double numbers will become more firmer a day prior (on Tuesday, March 16) to the Nielsen/Soundscan (the industry standard) numbers as we will see next Wednesday, March 17.

Lil Wayne 'Rebirth' Projected To Sell 140K-150K First Week

According to Hits Daily Double based on first day sales and the digital round up, Lil Wayne 'Rebirth' is on track to sell between 140k-150k first full week of release. The Hits Daily Double numbers will become more firmer a day prior (on Tuesday, February 9) to the Nielsen/Soundscan (the industry standard) numbers as we will see next Wednesday, February 10.

A far cry from 'Tha Carter 3' sales of 1 million, but let's be fair. The album leaked before Christmas, Wayne took to guitar playing, it got bumped too many times and hip hop sales are in the toilet. Considering all this, it's right in the pocket with the current trend in sales. Although, 50 Cent may regenerate his bragging rights again as 'Before I Self Destruct' sold 160K first week.

Can Lil Wayne do some last minute promotions to boost sales for 'Rebirth'? Rolling Stone Lil Wayne cover issue may help, but time is ticking fast, his jail time starts Tuesday, February 9.

Top Hip Hop & R&B First Week Sales 2009 Recap

The Nielsen/Soundscan 2009 recap, from top to bottom rounded & ranked to the thousand with the first week sold in parenthesis.

650-500K
Eminem - Relapse (609,000)

499-200K
Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3 (476,000)
Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom (417,000)
Michael Jackson - This Is It (373,000)
Mary J. Blige - Stronger With Each Tear (330,000)
Maxwell - BLACK Summers' Night (316,000)
Black Eyed Peas - The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) (305,000)
Whitney Houston - I Look To You (305,000)

199-100K
Rihanna - Rated R (181,000)
Prince - LOtUSFLOW3R (168,000)
Mariah Carey - Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel (168,000)
50 Cent - Before I Self Destruct (160,000)
Rick Ross - Deeper Than Rap (157,000)
Young Money - We Are Young Money (142,000)
The-Dream - Love vs. Money (141,000)
Justin Bieber - My World (137,000)
Jadakiss - The Last Kiss (135,000)
Trey Songz - Ready (131,000)
Robin Thicke - Sex Therapy (123,000)
R.Kelly - untitled (114,000)
Day26 - Forever In A Day (113,000)
Kid Cudi - Man On The Moon: The End of Day (104,000)
Chris Brown - Graffiti (102,000)

99-50K
Fabolous - Loso’s Way (99,000)
Keri Hilson - In A Perfect World (94,000)
Gucci Mane - The State Vs. Radric Davis (90,000)
Chrisette Michele - Epiphany (84,000)
Ciara - Fantasy Ride (81,000)
UGK - UGK For Life (76,000)
India.Arie - Testimony:Vol. 2, Love &Politics (75,000)
Drake - So Far Gone EP (73,000)
Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx pt.2 (68,000)
Leona Lewis - Echo (67,000)
Bobby Valentino - The Rebirth (64,000)
Method Man/Redman - Blackout 2 (63,000)
Asher Roth - Asleep in the Bread Aisle (61,000)
Busta Rhymes - Back On My Bullsh*t (59,000)
Jeremih - Jeremih (59,000)
Snoop Dogg - Malice N Wonderland (59,000)
Charlie Wilson - Uncle Charlie (58,000)
J.Holiday - Round 2 (55,000)
Flo-Rida - R.O.O.T.S. (55,000)
Insane Clown Posse - BANG! POW! BOOM! (50,000)

49-25K
Joe - Signature (49,000)
Lil Boosie - Superbad: The Return of Boosie Bad Azz (49,000)
Jordin Sparks - Battlefield (48,000)
Twista - Category 5 (45,000)
Notorious - Soundtrack (43,000)
Jim Jones - Prey IV Reign (43,000)
Cam'ron - Crime Pays (43,000)
Slim Thug - Boss of All Bosses (41,000)
Pitbull - Rebelution (41,000)
Mos Def - The Ecstatic (39,000)
Pleasure P - Introduction of Marcus Cooper (39,000)
Timbaland - Shock Value II (39,000)
Ginuwine - A Man’s Thoughts (37,000)
Janet Jackson - #1's (37,000)
Birdman - Pricele$$ (36,000)
K' Jon - I Get Around (33,000)
Letoya Luckett - Lady Love (33,000)
Mario - D.N.A. (32,000)
Gorilla Zoe - Don’t Feed Da Animals (31,000)
Jay Sean - All or Nothing (31,000)
Clipse - Til The Casket Drops (31,000)
Bow Wow - New Jack City pt.2 (30,000)
Tech N9ne - K.O.D. (30,000)
Sean Paul - Imperial Blaze (29,000)
Wale - Attention:Deficit (28,000)
Joss Stone - Colour Me Free (27,000)
Chris Cornell - Scream (26,000)

24-10K
Mike Jones - Voice of the Streets (24,000)
Brian McKnight - Evolution of a Man (24,000)
Ryan Leslie - Ryan Leslie (23,000)
Twiztid - W.I.C.K.E.D. (23,000)
Juvenile - Cocky & Confident (23,000)
Paul Wall - The Fast Life (22,000)
Matisyahu - Light (22,000)
Tech N9ne Collabos - Sickology 101 (21,000)
Ace Hood - Ruthless (20,000)
Ghostface Killah - Ghostdini The Wizard of Poetry (19,000)
B.G. - Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood (19,000)
DJ Drama - Gangsta Grillz pt.2 (18,000)
Teena Maire - Congo Square (18,000)
Maino - If Tomorrow Comes… (18,000)
Slaughterhouse - Slaughterhouse (18,000)
Queen Latifah - Persona (18,000)
Heather Headley - Audience Of One (15,000)
K'naan - Troubadour (15,000)
Street Sweepers Social Club (14,000)
Joe Budden - Escape Route (13,600)
Dorrough - Dorrough Music (13,000)
Trick Daddy - Finally Famous:Born A Thug Still A Thug (13,000)
Sean Kingston - Tomorrow (13,000)
Amerie - In Love & War (12,400)
Mims - Guilt (12,000)
D-Block - No Security (12,000)
Jay-Z - BP Collectors Edition (12,000)
Triple C's - Custom Cars and Cycles (12,000)
Ryan Leslie - Transistion (11,900)
Rakim - The 7th Seal (11,500)
Wu-Tang Clan - Chamber Music-v.1 (10,000)
New Boyz - Skinny Jeanz & A Mic (10,000)

9,000-5,000
Project Pat - Real Recognize Real (8,800)
DJ Quik & Kurupt - BlaQKout (8,800)
Brother Ali - Us (8,600)
KRS-One & Buckshot - Survival Skills (8,400)
Fat Joe - Jealous One's Still Envy 2 (J.O.S.E. 2) (8,300)
Playaz Circle - Flight 360:The Takeoff (7,900)
Blakroc - Blaroc Project (7,500)
Alchemist - Chemical Warfare (7,000)
Felt 3 - A Tribute To Rosie Perez (7,000)
Beanie Sigel - The Broad Street Bully (6,500)
Q-Tip - Kaamal The Abstract (6,500)
Wiz Khalifa - Deal Or No Deal (5,900)
J Dilla - Jay Stay Paid (5,800)
Jacka - Tear Gas (5,800)
La Coka Nostra - Brand You Can Trust (5,400)
Krizz Kaliko - Genius (5,400)
Freeway - Philadelphia Freeway 2 (5,300)
Electrik Red - How To Be A Lady v.1 (5,000)

4900-100
Lil Wyte - The Bad Influence (4,900)
Royce da 5'9" - Street Hop (4,600)
F.L.Y. - Jamboree (4,500)
Skyzoo - The Salvation (4,500)
Juicy J - Hustle Til I Die (4,400)
Snoop Doggy Dog - The Lost Sessions v.1 (4,400)
Pastor Troy - Feel Me or Kill Me (4,200)
Skull Gang Starring Juelz Santana (4,200)
Capone N Noreaga - Channel 10 (4,000)
DJ Paul - SCALE-A-TON (4,000)
B-Real - Smoke and Mirrors(3,900)
Mack 10 - Soft White (3,800)
Cage - Depart From Me (3,700)
N.A.S.A. - Spirit of Apollo (3,500)
Yo Gotti - CM2 (3,500)
Swollen Members - Armed To The Teeth (3,400)
Z-Ro - Cocaine (3,400)
Wyclef Jean - From the Hut, The Projects To The Mansion (3,300)
Saigon - Warning Shots 2 (3,100)
Mayer Hawthrone - A Strange Arrangement (3,000)
Grouch & Eligh - Say G&E! (2,800)
M.O.P. - The Foundation (2,100)
Zion I - The Take Over (2,000)
Pretty Ricky - Pretty Ricky (1,027)
Fat Joe - Presents K.A.R. (250)

Young Money On Track To Sell 120K-130K First Week Sales

According to Hits Daily Double based on the first day sales round up, Young Money album 'We Are Young Money' is on track to sell between 120k-130k first week of release.

The Hits Daily Double numbers will become more firmer a day prior (on Tuesday, December 29) to the Nielsen/Soundscan (the industry standard) numbers as we will see next Wednesday, December 30.

50 Cent 'Before I Self Destruct' Squeaks Out 160K First Week Album Sales

50 Cent and 50's label Interscope really turned on the heat with 2 in-store events in the Tri-state area and a week earlier jumpstart with iTunes which brought in 46k adding to the mix. 50's last record 'Curtis' bore 691K first week with a little help from the Kanye West sales competition. With overall sales down and the public's interest in 50 Cent down 'Before I Self Destruct' 160K Nielsen/Soundscan number is probably on target sales wise, but some what of a disappointment for 50 and hip hop in general.

50 Cent 'Before I Self Destruct' On Track To Sell 140K-150K For 1st Week

According to Hits Daily Double based on first day sales and the digital round up, 50 Cent's 'Before I Self Destruct' is on track to sell between 140k-150k in it's first full fledged week of release. The Hits Daily Double numbers will become more firmer a day prior (on Tuesday, November 24) to the Nielsen/Soundscan (the industry standard) numbers as we will see next Wednesday, November 25.

It was also revealed that the exclusive iTunes release of 50's 'Before I Self Destruct' available November 9 sold 46K of its digital formated release which is added to the grand total of sales as it stands. (read related post below for more info).

On a side note, G-Unit's 'Terminate On Sight' sold a little over a 100K in it's first week back in the Summer of 2008. Amazing how things change.

Related:
50 Cent: Fudging the Numbers?

Wale 'Attention Deficit' On Track To Sell 25k-28k First Week

According to Hits Daily Double based on first day sales, Wale 'Attention Deficit' is on track to sell between 25k-28k in it's first week of release. The Hits Daily Double numbers will become more firmer a day prior (on Tuesday, November 17) to the Nielsen/Soundscan (the industry standard) numbers as we will see next Wednesday, November 18.

Triple C's 1st Week Estimated Sales

According to Hits Daily Double, Triple C's latest release 'Custom Cars & Cycles' have sold an estimated amount of 11,523 first week sales.

As Nielsen/Soundscan numbers officially come out tomorrow (Wednesday) which is the benchmark used in the industry, the Hits Daily Double numbers are pretty close with their estimations to Nielsen/Soundscan on numbers sold throughout the country.

Jay-Z: 'The Blueprint 3' On Track To Sell 300-500K, #1 Record Likely

according to Hits Daily Double

Rap icon Jay-Z’s The Blueprint 3, the first release from his Roc Nation imprint through Atlantic Records, will debut at #1 on next week’s HITS album chart with a total between 300-350k.

Good indicator. Soundscan numbers will come out next Wednesday 9/16 though.

and according to Billboard

Jay-Z is on course to net his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 next week, as "The Blueprint 3" should cruise to the top of the chart. It's tough to predict how many copies the Roc Nation set will sell in its first week, but chart prognosticators have suggested a bow of anywhere between 350,000 and 500,000.

"The Blueprint 3" was originally scheduled to drop on Sept. 11 in order to mark the eighth anniversary of the first "Blueprint" release. However, its physical release was shifted to Sept. 8, likely as a response to the set's leak to the Web on Aug. 31. The digital version of the album is exclusive to Rhapsody through Sept. 11, after which all digital providers will start selling the set.

Most of the marketing and promotion of "The Blueprint 3" had been aimed at the Sept. 11 date and this weekend. Therefore, it's difficult to properly project what first week sales will be without knowing how the forthcoming weekend will shake out.

If Jay-Z indeed debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 next week, it will be the rapper's 11th chart-topper, pushing him ahead of Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the most No. 1 albums. Among all acts, only the Beatles, with 19 chart-toppers, have more.

Beatles, Elvis... Jay-Z's in good company.

Slaughterhouse First Week Expected Sales At 22K *correction*

Preliminary numbers via hits daily double, which tallys sales before Nielsen Soundscan officially publishes their numbers each Wednesday.

**edit** It's official, Slaughterhouse - Self Titled does 18K on Nielsen Soundscan first full week sales.

Eminem on track to sell in the mid 500,000 *update*

According to Hits Daily Double based on first day sales, 'Relapse' is projected to sell somewhere in the mid 500k range for the first week and is on track to be next week's number #1 album in the country.

*update* According to Billboard.com as of May 20, Em is now projected to sell up to 650K first week sales on 'Relapse'. Not bad.

(sources Hits Magazine Daily Double & Billboard.com)