By Srikanto Mandal 23 November, 2023
In a stunning chart takeover, Chris Brown's newest album, "11:11," has swiftly ascended to the No. 1 position on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.
This achievement marks a remarkable feat as it ends SZA's remarkable year-long reign at the top, disrupting the consistent No. 1 standing of her album, "SOS."
Released on November 10 through CBE/RCA Records, "11:11" earned an impressive 45,000 equivalent album units in its debut week in the U.S., according to data from Luminate.
Streaming played a pivotal role in the album's success, contributing a staggering 38,000 units of the total 45,000, equivalent to a remarkable ...
51 million on-demand audio and video streams of the album's tracks. Traditional album units contributed 6,000 to the total, while the remaining ...
1,000 units came from track-equivalent album units, showcasing the album's broad appeal across various consumption platforms.
This marks Chris Brown's fifth No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart, a significant achievement in a career that has consistently delivered chart-topping success.
"11:11" also secures an impressive No. 2 spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and claims the ninth position on the all-genre Billboard 200, highlighting the album's widespread popularity.
The success of "11:11" translates into Brown's 12th top 10 album, underlining the artist's enduring appeal and consistency in delivering chart-worthy projects.
With eight of its songs making appearances on the Hot R&B Songs chart, including six debuts, "11:11" further solidifies Chris Brown's influence and dominance in the contemporary R&B music landscape.