Cyrus Langhorne
Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj's new The Pinkprint album is fighting its way up the sales chart with new first-week estimates reaching 175,000 copies.
Based on weekend estimates, the album should sell at least 165,000 copies in its opening week.
Taylor Swift (Big Machine) 340-350k sales
Pentatonix (RCA) 200-210k sales
* Nicki Minaj (YMCMB/Republic) 165-175k sales
J. Cole (Roc Nation/Columbia) 115-125k sales
* D’Angelo and the Vanguard (RCA) 95-100k sales (HITS Daily Double)
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Nicki’s new album was initially expected to sell up to 165,000 units.
Nicki recently appeared on sports network ESPN to talk about her upcoming The Pinkprint solo album.Nicki Minaj’s The Pinkprint is on track for next week’s biggest chart bow, followed by D’Angelo’s out-of-the-blue return after 14 years, Black Messiah. Nicki Minaj (YMCMB/Republic) 155-165k sales D’Angelo (RCA) 95-100k sales / 100-105k SPS (HITS Daily Double)
“Yes, I’m selling an album,” Nicki said during her appearance on ESPN. “It’s like an emotional love story and it’s all these amazing things I’ve been going through last year put on one album. [Will it be a real album?] Absolutely. And you’ll love it.” (ESPN)
According to reports, Nicki’s team tried to patch up the album’s release following a leak last week.
Fans rushed to listen to and download the tunes, which include a new collaboration with Beyonce, titled “Feeling Myself,” but her label reps have moved quickly to get the unauthorized tracks taken down from a number of online sources by filing copyright complaints. A message posted on Audiomack.com, in place of a stream of the superstar duet, reads: “This song has been removed from audiomack due to a DMCA complaint.” (San Fran Gate)
Cole still putting up good numbers is a great thing for Hip-Hop!
While Ive never liked Coles flow or him as an artist as he has absolutely no charisma or personality, I’m still flabbergasted with the numbers he keeps doing. But then again its Christmas and stocking fillers must be Cole’s way, pun intended. Roc nation def got his back.
D’Angelo I see you, and I like it!!!
Nah, e has a solid fan base. He has roughly done a little better each time, but it’s always around in the same ballpark. Selling albums these days is pretty much akin to selling tap water from a homeless person. People who buy it do so because they want to support him or any artist. Why else would you buy something that even the labels are giving away for free with the streams they put up of albums?
He was right to take Nas’s advice. It’s amazing to see him mature and become successful.
You gotta give credit when credit is due so J. Cole I applaud your sir.
Swift got the most loyal fans in the world. Her album been out for months and she’s still outselling new releases. Expected at least 200k from Nicki.
Cole actually did 375k his first week
This might be the last time Nicki sells more than 100k. The curiosity is over and the stunts aren’t working as much anymore. It’s definitely a good thing to see Cole selling though as I would say that he does make decent music.