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The Verge
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
May 30, 2025 at 9:20 AM EDT
Victoria Song Say Drake... I hear you like your Nokias... blung? Listen, it's early and I'm not Kendrick. However, behold this iced-out Nokia phone and wallet chain that jeweler Alex Moss made for Drake's Some Sexy Songs 4 U album. Hypebeast has the details but apparently this project took four months to complete and has over 150 carats of diamonds. I think this counts as a wearable.
Forbes
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake's Album Spikes More Than 8,500% In Sales
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.
Forbes
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake Beats Taylor Swift On The Albums Chart With Multiple Comebacks
Drake and Taylor Swift often trade places when it comes to which artist claims the most real estate on the Billboard 200. Sometimes it's the hip-hop superstar, while at other times, the singer-songwriter takes the crown. This frame, Drake occupies the most spots on the ranking of the biggest full-lengths and EPs in the U.S. — but not by much. He edges out the female powerhouse by just one placement, as two of his projects return to the tally. A pair of Drake albums bounce back onto the Billboard 200 this week, landing almost side by side. Thank Me Later returns at No. 187 on the 200-spot ranking, which blends sales and streaming activity. More Life follows close behind at No. 189. According to Luminate, just 10 equivalent units separate the two titles. Both collections moved between 8,480 and 8,500 equivalent units in the past tracking frame, with pure sales making up a tiny fraction of those numbers. One managed almost 20 pure purchases, while the other didn't even crack double digits. Drake lays claim to eight positions on the Billboard 200 this week. Most of his collections are climbing, while a handful remain steady. His collaborative set with PartyNextDoor, Some Sexy Songs 4 U, is still his highest-rising effort. That's unsurprising, as it's only been on the roster for 10 weeks, and it is still being promoted with a slew of big singles. That project holds at No. 5. Another reliable performer, For All the Dogs, is stationary at No. 93. Meanwhile, Take Care lifts to No. 40, Views rises to No. 79, Certified Lover Boy ascends to No. 101, and Scorpion moves up to No. 134. Taylor Swift fills seven spaces on the Billboard 200 this frame – just one fewer than Drake. In most weeks, that would be more than enough for her to dominate, but the rapper's resurgence gives him the edge this time around. Swift appears on the list with The Tortured Poets Department (No. 11), Lover (No. 52), Folklore (No. 64), Midnights (No. 65), 1989 (Taylor's Version) (No. 70), Reputation (No. 115) and Red (Taylor's Version) (No. 159).
Forbes
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Drake Breaks With Tradition On The Radio With Multiple Rising Hits
Drake earns three rising hits from Some Sexy Songs for You, but Kendrick Lamar outshines him with ... More four from GNX and replaces himself at No. 1. LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Drake speaks onstage during Drake's Till Death Do Us Part rap battle on October 30, 2021 in Long Beach, California. (Photo by) Drake has spent more than a decade dominating nearly every Billboard ranking there is. It's not unusual to see his name appear multiple times on a single tally, especially when he has a new project out. But this week, he's doing something slightly different, even for him. While he often spreads out his hits, selecting one single to focus on for each radio format – as is common music industry practice – he's currently gaining ground with several tracks from the same project. All of the wins that belong to Drake on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart this frame come from his recent collaborative effort Some Sexy Songs 4 U, created with fellow musician PartyNextDoor, and they're all on the way up. 'Give Me a Hug,' one of the standout solo cuts from Some Sexy Songs 4 U, improves from No. 10 to No. 8. Just behind it, 'Nokia' rockets from No. 36 to No. 28. Lower on the ranking, 'Somebody Loves Me,' which features PartyNextDoor, steps up from No. 37 to No. 31 this period. None of the tracks from Some Sexy Songs 4 U that are currently charting on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay list have been around for long. 'Give Me a Hug' is the longest-running hit, and it has only spent four weeks on the ranking. The other two—'Nokia' and 'Somebody Loves Me'—both debuted just one frame ago, though they may stick around for weeks to come as they rise. While Drake is soaring with three tracks from Some Sexy Songs 4 U, his frequent chart rival Kendrick Lamar also fills multiple spaces on the same radio list — and he actually manages to outdo his fellow hip-hop superstar. Lamar currently claims four spots on the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, mostly thanks to tunes from his new album GNX. 'Luther,' the set's current single, holds at No. 2 this week. 'TV Off,' a fan-favorite with Lefty Gunplay, slips slightly from No. 1 to No. 3. Two more cuts also appear on the same tally at the same time, as 'Squabble Up' holds steady at No. 11, while 'Peekaboo,' which credits AZChike, debuts at No. 35. Perhaps the most impressive chart move connected to Lamar this frame is that he replaces himself at No. 1. 'TV Off' loses its crown – but it's '30 for 30,' another smash he's credited on, that takes its place. The song, another joint effort with SZA, bolts from No. 5 to No. 1.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sabrina Carpenter Announces Additional North American Dates for ‘Short n' Sweet' Tour
Sabrina Carpenter is heading back on the road as part of her 'Short n' Sweet' tour, with plans to perform in five different cities across several nights later this year. The singer plans to start her next batch at Pittsburgh's PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 23-24. She'll stage three nights at New York City's Madison Square Garden (Oct. 29 and 31, Nov. 1), two at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena (Nov. 4-5) and two at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena (Nov. 10-11), before heading over to Los Angeles' Arena for three closing nights on Nov. 20 and 22-23. More from Variety Drake and PartyNextDoor's 'Some Sexy Songs 4 U' Replaces Kendrick Lamar at No. 1 on Albums Chart Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon Open 'SNL50' With Emotional Performance of 'Homeward Bound' Sabrina Carpenter Enlists Dolly Parton for 'Please Please Please' Remix, Set for 'Short n' Sweet' Deluxe Edition Openers for the tour include Amber Mark, Ravyn Lenae and Olivia Dean on select dates. The latest string of shows comes on the heels of last year's North American tour, which featured 33 sold-out dates across the United States and Canada. Earlier this month, Carpenter released a deluxe version of 'Short n' Sweet,' featuring four additional songs including a newly minted version of 'Please Please Please' featuring Dolly Parton. Cash App Card pre-sale for the new tour begins on March 4 at 10 a.m. local time followed by Team Sabrina presale at 12 p.m. local time. General onsale begins March 7 at 10 a.m. local time. Check out the tour dates below: 10.23.25 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena10.24.25 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena10.29.25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden10.31.25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden11.1.25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden11.4.25 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena11.5.25 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena11.10.25 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena11.11.25 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena11.20.25 – Los Angeles, CA – Arena11.22.25 – Los Angeles, CA – Arena11.23.25 – Los Angeles, CA – Arena Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win? What's Coming to Netflix in February 2025
