SZA’s ‘SOS’ Returns To No. 1 on Billboard 200 Following Release of Deluxe Album ‘Lana’

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As a seasoned gamer and music enthusiast, I’ve been following the Billboard charts for years, and it’s always exciting to see my favorite artists climb to the top spot. SZA’s album “SOS” has been a staple in my playlist since its release, and I couldn’t be happier to see it break records and remain at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard 200 with the deluxe version “Lana.” It just goes to show that good music never fades, and SZA’s talent is truly timeless.

I remember when I first heard “SOS” back in 2022, and it instantly became one of my go-to albums for a chill, introspective vibe. The album’s unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and pop elements make it stand out from the crowd, and SZA’s soulful vocals are unmatched in the industry.

It’s also impressive to see “SOS” hold the record for the most weeks at No. 1 for an R&B/hip-hop album by a woman since Mariah Carey in 1991, and having the longest gap between weeks at No. 1 with 22 months is truly remarkable. I can’t wait to see what SZA does next!

I also appreciate that several holiday albums joined the week’s top 10, as it adds a festive touch to the charts during this season. It’s always great to have classic albums like Michael Bublé’s “Christmas,” Bing Crosby’s “Ultimate Christmas,” Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song,” Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” and Frank Sinatra’s “Ultimate Christmas” on the charts, reminding us of the joy that music brings during the holidays.

Overall, it’s been an exciting week for music, and I can’t wait to see what 2023 will bring. And as a final note, I couldn’t help but chuckle when I saw Kendrick Lamar move down to No. 5, Taylor Swift falling to No. 7, and the “Wicked” film soundtrack dipping to No. 8. It just goes to show that even the biggest names in music can’t always hold onto the top spot!

This week, SZA has taken the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart again with her album SOS, after the release of its deluxe edition titled Lana.

In the week ending December 26th, the latest version of this album accumulates a total of 178,000 units equivalent to an album, comprising 167,000 streaming-equivalent album units (from 220.22 million on-demand streams), 10,000 in album sales, and 1,000 in track-equivalent album units. This is the 11th time this album has reached number one on the Billboard 200, not consecutively. Moreover, this album holds the record for the most weeks at number one for an R&B/hip-hop album by a woman since Mariah Carey in 1991, and it also has the longest gap between its weeks at number one with 22 months.

As a long-time music enthusiast and someone who has spent countless holidays surrounded by the warm, familiar sounds of classic Christmas albums, I am thrilled to see that timeless collections like Michael Bublé’s “Christmas,” Bing Crosby’s “Ultimate Christmas,” Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song,” Mariah Carey’s “Merry Christmas,” “A Christmas Gift for You From Phil Spector,” and Frank Sinatra’s “Ultimate Christmas” are once again gracing the top 10 charts this week. These albums have been an integral part of my holiday celebrations for years, providing comfort, joy, and a sense of nostalgia that makes the season feel complete. The fact that these albums continue to resonate with people year after year is a testament to their enduring quality, and I am grateful for the artists who have given us such beautiful music to cherish during this special time of year.

In other areas of the chart, Kendrick Lamar drops to position 5, Taylor Swift slips to position 7, and the Wicked movie soundtrack slides to position 8.

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2024-12-31 06:26