Young Jeezy's "TM103" sells over 200,000 first-week units, while Common's "The Dreamer / The Believer" makes a strong mark on the charts, and Roscoe Dash's EP shows hopefulness.
Jeezy sells over 200,000
Atlanta Hip Hop superstar Young Jeezy's third
Thug Motivation debuted at #3. Over 230,000 units behind the #1 spot (Michael Buble), Jeezy's fourth solo album was the last release of Def Jam Records Rap year with appearances by Jay-Z, Devin The Dude and Andre 3000. The album, which suffered delays for nearly two years, features production from Drumma Boy, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and longtime affiliated producer Shawty Redd.
Common makes mark on charts
Since leaving Geffen Records for Warner Brothers, Common returned with his first album in three years,
The Dreamer / The Believer. This work was the first since 2002's
Electric Circus without Kanye West's production involvement, but rather he was a reunited with early musical associate No I.D., who did full production. The album features Nas, also with John Legend and poet Maya Angelou.
Here are the most notable sells for the week of 12/18/11-12/25/11
#3. Young Jeezy -
TM 103: Hustler's Ambition - 233,000 (234,000)
#5. Drake -
Take Care - 131,000 (1,175,000)
#7. Rihanna -
Talk That Talk - 99,000 (472,000)
#16. LMFAO -
Sorry For Party Rocking - 74,000 (475,000)
#17. Common -
The Dreamer / The Believer - 69,000 (69,000)
#22. Lil Wayne -
Tha Carter IV - 56,000 (1,882,000)
#76. Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa -
Mac & Devin Go To High School Soundtrack 20,000 (59,000)
#83. The Roots -
undun - 18,000 (84,000)
#132. Roscoe Dash -
J.U.I.C.E. - 9,500 (9,500)
#140. Childish Gambino -
Camp - 8,700 (92,000)
