Drake's Album Spikes More Than 8,500% In Sales

Forbes

26-05-2025

Drake's Some Sexy Songs 4 U is a bestselling title in America once more. The set, released earlier in 2025, skyrockets on the Billboard charts this frame. It has performed well for months, but this time around, sales are driving its resurgence.
The project was recently released on vinyl, and fans showed up in a meaningful way. The collaborative effort earns a very welcome boost up the rankings thanks to a massive increase in pure purchases, tied directly to the wax drop.
In the past tracking frame, Some Sexy Songs 4 U sold just under 9,300 copies, according to Luminate, the organization that gathers sales and streaming data that powers the Billboard rankings. That's a lofty figure for any hip-hop project, especially one that's been out for several months.
The week prior, Some Sexy Songs 4 U managed to sell only 100 copies. Of course, that number doesn't include streaming activity, and total consumption was much, much more impressive. From one frame to the next, Drake and PartyNextDoor's album saw its sales grow by an incredible 8,557%.
That spike of several thousand percent ensures Some Sexy Songs 4 U gains considerable ground on the charts in the U.S. After managing just a few weeks on the Top Album Sales chart previously, Drake and his production partner reappear at No. 7 — only a handful spots shy of the set's No. 3 peak.
The title also returns to the runner-up rung on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It remains in that position on the Top Rap Albums ranking, where it has stood out as a strong performer since it debuted.
Some Sexy Songs 4 U launches on one tally this frame, as it opens at No. 4 on the Vinyl Albums chart. The set gives both Drake and PartyNextDoor their first top 10s on the list of the bestselling vinyl-only offerings in the country.
Drake also climbs on the Billboard 200, as general consumption of Some Sexy Songs 4 U rises alongside purchases — though sales are largely to thank. The collection, which improves two spaces to No. 5, moved more than 47,000 equivalent units, which is up more than 17% from just days ago.
Drake has long been a top star on the Billboard rankings, dating back nearly two decades. He has largely relied on streaming platforms to power his massively popular albums and singles, with sales never being a determining factor — especially not vinyl. But now, he appears to be embracing the vinyl craze that has overtaken younger Americans, and Some Sexy Songs 4 U stands out as his biggest win in that space.